USA and Algeria become the neutrals' choice at World Cup

The runners up in Groups G and H have both been on a footballing journey in Brazil

USA football squad
(Image credit: Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Two teams with very different football backgrounds made it into the last 16 of the World Cup on the final day of the group stage.

The USA and Algeria booked the runners-up spots in Groups G and H, sending Portugal and Russia packing and outperforming established nations including England, Spain and Italy.

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