How happy are you for the beggining of the World Cup, or how does it feel in your country?
549954
Well im pretty excited.  The world Cup goes on every four years so, everytime it ends i cant wait for it to come around.  In my country soccer is the number one sport.  Ecuador is my hometown, and since they have made it to the world cup for the second time in a row, i cant wait to see them play.. Ecuador has come together, and all the problems are nothing compared to the passion soccer brings in everyones life.
359681
I'm Scottish and I WILL be supporting England during the World Cup.   I know a lot of people who will not be supporting them but my attitude is that we are one very small island in a great big world and we should be united together rather than bicker amongst ourselves.\n\nCome on ENGERLAND !!
1153973
My overall view of the cup... hmmm...\n\nWell since you asked, here goes:\n\nThe World Cup of Soccer... it's the most watched sports competition in the world, a game and an event that unites & divides the entire planet!  This year the world cup soccer tournament arrives in Germany where the host country (part of it anyways, once known as West Germany) won a 2nd title in 1974.\n \nThe world's largest sporting event has only gotten bigger during the last 3 decades:  2.7 million people in stadiums across South Korea & Japan in 2002, it was where the Germans returned to the World Cup Final and lost to Brazil.\n \n32 world cup teams will battle it out in Germany over a 31 day period.  The battle is for the most coveted trophy in the world, the FIFA World Cup Trophy (see picture above in the upper right hand corner).  It is a piece of hardware that measures 14" high and weighs 11 pounds.  Also at stake is an entire nation's pride.\n\nEvery 4 years, FIFA (the international governing body of soccer) holds a month long tournament.  32 teams qualify from 6 zones: Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, North America (and Oceania as a single zone), Central America and the Caribbean.\n\nHow is it played?  The 32 teams are broken into 8 groups. Each team plays the other 3 teams in its group, the top 2 teams from each of the original 8 groups advance to the round of 16 (16 teams left at this point).   The round of 16 is played this way:  The winner of each group plays the 2nd place team of another group.  The winners from the round of 16 advance to the quarter-finals (8 teams left at this point).  Winning teams from the quarter-finals advance to the semi-finals (4 teams left at this point) and are guaranteed two more games - because World Cup teams play for 3rd place also.  The winning teams of the semi-finals play in the World Cup final (for 1st & 2nd place), the losing teams of the semi-finals play for 3rd place.\n\nFIFA held the 1st World Cup in 1930, and aside from skipping 1942 & 1946 (due to obvious reasons: World War II), has held the tournament every 4 years since then.  There have been 17 previous tournaments.  \n\nWho do I think will win?  That question can hold a few different possible answers.  Brazil holds the record for winning the most world cups with 5 world cups so they are the favorites.  Italy & West Germany (Germany now since reunification in 1990) are tied at 2nd place with 3 world cups each.  Uruguay & Argentina are tied at 3rd place with 2 world cups each.  England & France are tied at 4th with 1 world cup title each.\n\nMy heart lies with team Italy but five-time champions Brazil are the definite favorite - which would be an unbelievable 6th title and would be twice as many as any other team.  Another favorite is Czech Republic based on their #2 World Ranking according to FIFA.  Holland is ranked 3rd, Mexico is ranked 4th and USA is ranked 5th tied with Spain.  But those are just current FIFA World rankings, they can't determine the actual World Cup outcome: How you get to Germany and How you play in Germany are two different things!  Fan favorites and real contenders like Italy, Portugal, England, Germany, Argentina among other teams will obviously leave their respective marks on this tournament.  \n\nGo Italy!  Forza Italia!!!
625827
I am pulling for my country's team in the World Cup.
1115628
That was AWESOME!  It was exciting...wide open....offensive minded soccer....that was  a coach doing his homework....a team forcing their pace of play and a team cracking under preasure.\n\nThat was World Cup Soccer!!
1122267
Actually, I (as an American) have developed a new love for football.  I used to be completely disinterested, but now I can't get enough!  I have a friend from Lebanon and a friend from England and I love talking to them about the World Cup.  \n\nOne of the things I noticed about  Team USA is that they are not as refined at playing football as the other nations.  For this reason, I watched them only to see how far they would go.  I knew that they would lose to Ghana, that much was obvious.  But I suppose the team to watch now is Brazil?  Everyone seems to be talking about Brazil and Ecuador.  But I don't know, I've only watched about four games so far.  I may have nothing to add, but I will certainly be reading the questions and comments from this section.  \n\nFIFA World Cup has at least one new American fan!   Go Brazil! (I think.)  Or maybe, Go Ecuador!!
1018535
I can't answer yet as to whether or not this year's World Cup will be special because it all hinges on the final outcome. I am of course cheering for England, all the way! \n\nI'm mostly sanguine with the results so far, though I was very disappointed to see England allow bloody Sweden to tie up their match this evening. The Three Lions will have to do better than that from here on out or risk facing elimination. \n\nI expect England to defeat Ecuador in the Round of 16 and then to face Germany (who will doubtless beat Sweden). That quarterfinal match may prove to be the best and most hotly contested of the lot. I hope England emerges victorious and ultimately wins it all... though getting past your Brazilian squad will prove an extraordinarily difficult task, Moon.\n\nCOME ON, ENGLAND!!!
968898
Yes you did pretty well. We will see next year at the world cup.
1091489
No!  I have been watching the World Cup since 1990.  I went to the World Cup when the finals were at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.  Sat in the second row, 50 yard line.  It's been an up and down of emotions these past years.  The thing that impresses me the most is the competition of teams when they play.  Each country does not want to let their country down by losing so they play hard.  I hope Ronaldo gets to play the next game for Brazil.  What do you think of the USA's opening game this past Monday?  Yes, I will keep watching the World Cup.  I have been playing soccer since 5 yrs. old.
1050728
Well Boot, it would be nice if you can give some decent tips for the final group games or the 2nd rd.\nI have been having a dreadful World Cup\n\nYou IM me with any of your tips.\n\nCheers.
380825
What is football to me... it changed my life, i played it when i was young kid for about 2 years in a team, then i left it then started at 15, been playing it ever since.. i am currently 19 playing in state league in Sydney, Australia... it changed me physically, mentally, socially. It made me realise that it changed the life of many children in disadvantaged communities all over the world, away from drugs and fighting. It is great for World Peace... Maybe not for England VS Argentina.. but it is still good. :D
1116951
that is awesome, what ever ur age what ever ur colour, sport could be for all. i love soccer football, enjoying with the world cup.
1149396
Yes I do.  I haven't seen this game yet (will see it tonight) now I'm really excited.  I love to watch games that I don't have a vested interest in - because I'm not nervous about the result.  I watched Japan/Brazil, Ghana/USA.  They're all looking quite good.\nWhat a great sport this is.\n\nI have to comment on Answers999 - what a typically boorish American attitude.  Things they don't understand, can't do, or just plain don't like - has no value to them.   No wonder they are so popular (sic) around the world.\n\nNice one Francis!
1179181
Yeah it can suck pretty bad.Especially if your team is losing.And worst if they did not qualify altogether.But I've got nothing to complain about,Czech is in,and we're gonna take it.\n\nDun't be upset if you don't really appreciate the beautiful game,everyone has different fancies.\n\nBtw,most of the people here are poseurs.They don't care about the world cup.They just want to be part of the 'in crowd'.You'll find they mostly support Brazil,Argentina or England.\n\nSome advice,the world Cup is a beautiful experience and I really think nobody should ever miss out on it.So if u really want to get into the action,try watching certain teams like Czech,Spain,Italy or Brazil.They make the game interesting.\n\nI applaud you for coming out and just saying it.Most people wouldn't have.\n\nCzech Republic rulezz and we are gonna win tonight,\nWOOHOO!
1060113
It's a pretty good game. I've been playing it and I think it's pretty tough. You can either play in the world cup as it is in real life with the groups the same or try to qualify with any team you want. As you beat teams you get their stamps and if you really want to pass the game then you should get all the stamps. Their is online play that I haven't checked out yet because I'm not good enough yet and I would get killed. From 1-10 I would rate it a 7.
1110229
It is the greatest sport on Earth. The US is slowly but surely becoming accustomed to the sport. I have been looking forward to this World Cup for a long time.
418634
I grew up in France, but this is the year of the Germans. The cup is in Germany and the crowd is going to really boost their play.