We believe in ourselves. And while nobody can predict the number of U.S. fans who will pack the Arena das Dunas on Monday for the team's opener against Ghana, up to half the 39,000-plus seat stadium may well be filled with red, white and blotto supporters. This game is too close and nerve-wracking for some slow, sensual dance. Every four years, the support in the States grows exponentially. NATAL, Brazil — U.S. Soccer went through its allocation of about 2,000 tickets and was oversubscribed for this match in a jiffy. As for the revenge stuff, Klinsmann says he can live with it. Check HuffPost's World Cup dashboard throughout the tournament for standings, schedules, and detailed summaries of each match. Did the United States play poorly against Ghana? Ghana has been underdogs every time, the last two tournaments. Being in the Arena das Dunas when John Brooks scored the winner against Ghana was, unsurprisingly, absolutely insane. The information contained in Goal.com may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without the prior written authority of Goal.com, The Black Stars midfielder said it takes a lot of “believe and determination” to win this “war” against the USA who would not want to lose for the third time against Ghana. The 2014 World Cup in Brazil has begun. They believe that they will win, as the chant goes. But we're the ones the field, we're the players, not the fans.". The US Men's National Team stretches during training at Estadio das Dunas in preparation of their game against Ghana on Monday. He said it will take a great deal of hard work for the Black Stars to be third time lucky against The Stars and Stripes, who had lost two previous World Cup clashes against the west Africans. By scoring in record time and playing through a badly injured nose, Dempsey put his stamp on Brazil 2014. This time, the crowd figures to be considerably more pro-American. Team captain and striker Asamoah Gyan, who scored the winner four years ago against the U.S. with a wicked left footer in overtime, said on Sunday he believed Ghana was the better side, and predicted the fans will not win the match. It is not going to be easy for only us, but Germany and Portugal too,” the midfielder opined. We are going to do our best to come out [of the group]. Want to figure out how the United States can get out of Group G? He was optimistic Ghana will go far at Brazil 2014 and rallied Ghanaians to sustain their support for the team at the Mundial. Besler was the second US player forced out of the game with a hamstring injury. The United States have a World Cup opening win, and it couldn't have been any more dramatic. The exact timeline is still up in the air, but the United States manager is confident his striker will return the in next few weeks. "It's going to make the game very difficult," Gyan said. 21-year-old John Anthony Brooks scored with just four minutes left to play as the USA finally defeated Ghana at the World Cup. Here's Jurgen Klinsmann celebrating Clint Dempsey's goal. 164 comments / new June 16, 2014 It's like beating the same team twice during an NFL season, then facing them again in the playoffs. We'll embrace them and make them work.". 21-year-old John Anthony Brooks scored with just four minutes left to play as the USA finally defeated Ghana at the World Cup. Juventus midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah has earmarked the group game between Ghana and the USA tonight at the 2014 World Cup as the toughest. With team spirit we can move forward. We're not worried about that stuff at all. Real recognize real, don't tread on this. "I don't think it's revenge," he said. The Nuremberg, Group E win meant that Ghana advanced to the last 16.. In Rustenberg, the two teams competed in a Second Round match. The US Men's National Team stretches during training at Estadio das Dunas in preparation of their game against Ghana … "In our game, no matter what circumstances are, this group is ready to make it go an extra mile," Klinsmann said. World Cup 2014 - Ghana vs. USA | The Huffington Post Match Preview. Americans bought more World Cup tickets for this tournament than residents of any other country except Brazil. Mentally, it's difficult to beat them for a third time. USA vs. Ghana, 2014 World Cup preview: Must-win for both teams With European giants looming, nothing but all three points will do for the United States and Ghana… Click here to watch video. 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