When Gonzalo Segares says USA will approach Tuesday’s showdown with Germany with “no fear”, it’s with a conviction that leaves no doubt he believes his team can triumph. The Americans have mixed attacking verve and energy with impressive defensive resilience so far at the FIFA U-17 World Cup™, qualifying as runners-up from a group featuring France, Korea Republic and Burkina Faso. They are now primed for their biggest test yet in the Round of 16. Germany, the reigning European champions, have won all three of their matches in Indonesia so far. “From the beginning, these matches are why we wanted to be here,” coach Segares told FIFA. For these experiences, for these boys to be challenged, and for them to play against the best. It will be a great match and we’ve shown we can compete with anyone. “We have a fighting spirit, and we have some quality players. We will have no fear. Why would we fear anybody?”