Group Stage Rule Change Could Cost USA World Cup Progress After Shock Upset

A controversial rule change in the World Cup group stage is threatening to derail the United States men's national team's campaign. Following a stunning upset in Group B, where underdogs Costa Rica defeated England 2-1, the Group of Death has been blown wide open. The new regulation alters how tiebreakers are calculated, placing greater emphasis on goal difference and goals scored in matches between tied teams. For the USA, currently level on points with England but trailing on goal difference,...