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Where does Mexico's soccer team stand after losing to the US?
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Sep 11, 2013
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Where does Mexico's soccer team stand after losing to the US?
Winning that match qualified the U.S. for next year's World Cup in Brazil, but Mexico is now in danger of not getting in. With more on what this means for both nations is Dave Denholm, soccer commentator for Fox Sports.
Mexico fans cheer before the start of the Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier against USA at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, September 10, 2013. USA won 2-0.
Mexico fans cheer before the start of the Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier against USA at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, September 10, 2013. USA won 2-0.
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Fans of the U.S. Men's National Team cheer as the squad takes the field for pre game warm ups before taking on Mexico at Columbus Crew Stadium on September 10, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio.
Fans of the U.S. Men's National Team cheer as the squad takes the field for pre game warm ups before taking on Mexico at Columbus Crew Stadium on September 10, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Winning that match qualified the U.S. for next year's World Cup in Brazil, but Mexico is now in danger of not getting in. With more on what this means for both nations is Dave Denholm, soccer commentator for Fox Sports.

One thing that is no fantasy is the United States national soccer team's berth for the 2014 World Cup.

Eddie Johnson scored on a corner kick in the 49th minute, and Landon Donovan later added another goal as the U.S. beat Mexico 2-0 in Columbus, Ohio.

Winning that match qualified the U.S. for next year's World Cup in Brazil, but  Mexico is now in danger of not getting in. With more on what this means for both nations is Dave Denholm, soccer commentator for Fox Sports.