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Jun 7th 2014, 10:41 pm

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In the round-robin rounds there is the potential for twice as many disappointing outcomes.

Ah, but success = winning the World Cup. No prize for getting out of the group.

Jun 7th 2014, 10:46 pm

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Ah, but success = winning the World Cup. .....

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.... We are all doomed.

'Nuff said.

Jun 8th 2014, 12:37 am

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I live in Little Brazil.

It is bonkers here with the imports. Also with the Guatemalans and Ecuadorian s. the natives, not so much.

I plan to watch as much of it as possible...but that might not be all that much

Jun 8th 2014, 1:38 am

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Depends how you define "Americans". The World Cup might have significant support in certain demographics, such as those with Hispanic heritage, and younger ones who play at school or college. But I don't believe there is much interest in the bulk of the run-of-the mill white and black US population. Any wider interest is a four-yearly phenomon, a bit like the 2wk/ year tennis fans in Britain.

Ha ha, yes I see your point. I still think the common thought that America doesn't care about football (proper football) just doesn't seem to be the case from what I can see. Although I would agree, it's definitely the younger generation that are pushing it, my FIL thinks footie is the most boring sport in the world. Yet will happily sit and watch a baseball game which has less excitement than the old test card as far as I'm concerned! I did hear though the fastest growing sport in the US is rugby. Dunno how true that is. Not very I doubt as I can't seem to find coverage of the England tour in NZ anywhere

Jun 8th 2014, 1:46 am

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I did hear though the fastest growing sport in the US is rugby.

well, the USA are the current Olympic champions in rugby (union).

Jun 8th 2014, 1:54 am

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some american Boys will play "English " football in school just till a certain age ,maybe 8-9 then they switch to baseball , I doubt any young boys are interested in rugby It's the same as American football isn't it .

Jun 8th 2014, 1:59 am

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yes, in the same way that baseball is the same as rounders and basketball is the same as netball.

Jun 8th 2014, 2:05 am

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode...group=p0208h7j

1966 in colour.

Interesting how times have changed so much, and grounds. I think my first trip to Everton must have been late 70's.

Jun 8th 2014, 2:19 am

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America will win the world cup before England ever do.

Jun 8th 2014, 3:23 am

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America will win the world cup before England ever do.

Hasn't Greg Dyke implemented some sort of 20 year plan to help England win the World Cup? I totally agree with this though. Once the MLS becomes a proper league rather than a cash cow for retired Europeans, and it offers the same sort of money and stardom other US sports offer, they will become a footballing powerhouse. Luckily, by then, I'll probably have my citizenship so I'll be able to jump on the bandwagon. Better start practicing my chant LOL.

Jun 8th 2014, 3:32 am

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America will win the world cup before England ever do.

Again. damn it, don't forget to say again!

Jun 8th 2014, 3:52 am

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US?

Not in my lifetime.

Jun 8th 2014, 4:22 am

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one of my old friends in ohio was messaging me today asking me about the world cup and how it works. (was it a bracket type of thing). She is interested because her son is a soccer fan, but he rates Englands chances as dismal and USAs even worse lol.

Im quite excited to watch Englands game but im expecting to get disappointed - especially after failing to beat even 'honduras today.