Jozy Altidore

It was a solid showing for the United States as they warm up for their Confederations Cup playoff with Gold Cup winners Mexico at the Rose Bowl on October 10.

There's a title to win, the stakes are high and the world is watching with bated breath - it's the 2014 FIFA World Cup. So what does it take to win the most important game in the world? What do the players do in those moments before walking on to the field? What is their pre-game ritual?

Jozy Altidore's brace helped the United States beat Nigeria 2-1 in their final FIFA World Cup warm-up at home.

US coach Jurgen Klinsmann is optimistic that Altidore, who has scored in his past five matches with the national team, will be available when the Americans visit Costa Rica on Friday for a 2014 World Cup qualifying match.

Jozy Altidore scored a goal in each half and gave the US a 2-1 victory over Brazil on Friday, sending the Americans to the second round of the Under-20 WC.

It was a solid showing for the United States as they warm up for their Confederations Cup playoff with Gold Cup winners Mexico at the Rose Bowl on October 10.

There's a title to win, the stakes are high and the world is watching with bated breath - it's the 2014 FIFA World Cup. So what does it take to win the most important game in the world? What do the players do in those moments before walking on to the field? What is their pre-game ritual?

Jozy Altidore's brace helped the United States beat Nigeria 2-1 in their final FIFA World Cup warm-up at home.

US coach Jurgen Klinsmann is optimistic that Altidore, who has scored in his past five matches with the national team, will be available when the Americans visit Costa Rica on Friday for a 2014 World Cup qualifying match.

Jozy Altidore scored a goal in each half and gave the US a 2-1 victory over Brazil on Friday, sending the Americans to the second round of the Under-20 WC.