Very impressive by Canada, beating both PR and Cuba. They certainly earned their top spot in the group. But their success is being overshadowed by Italy, which (on Tuesday) beat the U.S., 8-6, and then came back the next day (yesterday) to crush Mexico, 9-1!
I saw a clip from an interview with the US manager, who apparently didn't realize they needed to win against Italy to be assured of going through to the quarter finals. There was some explanation about the rules being complicated that I found ... unconvincing.
My partner and I have each picked a non-US team to cheer for. He chose Japan, and I'm pulling for the Dominican Republic.
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If Italy beats Mexico today, looks like Italy and the USA also go through.
[Edit: Typo amended. - Wesley J, Circus Host]
My partner and I have each picked a non-US team to cheer for. He chose Japan, and I'm pulling for the Dominican Republic.