On paper, Tuesday's World Cup showdown between Germany and the U.S. is a classic matchup between the two best teams in the world — one an unstoppable force, the other an immovable object.
Consider their histories:
— They are the only two countries to win multiple Women's World Cup titles.
— Germany has been the best offensive team in this tournament, scoring 20 goals, while the U.S. and goalkeeper Hope Solo have been the best defensively, allowing just one score.
— And in the 12 years that FIFA has been rating the top women's teams, Germany and the U.