In Group E, ایتالیا میلّی فوتبال تیمی went through to the Round of 16 conceding just one goal (an own goal) by کریستیان زاکاردو in the group phase against the آمریکا بیرلشمیش ایالتلری میلّی فوتبال تیمی. The US bowed out of the tournament after disappointing results against the Czech Republic and Ghana, 0–3 and 1–2, respectively, despite a 1–1 draw (finishing with 9 vs 10 men) against Italy. Tournament debutant Ghana joined Italy in the round of 16, following victories over the Czech Republic and the United States. دنیله ده روسی was suspended for 4 games following his sending-off against the United States.