Is anyone else excited about the world cup?

[Shizeric]

I know people post from all over the world, so I hope to get some opinions from more than just Americans...but I am overwhelmingly excited about the world cup. It will consume my life for the next month.

 

[Alejandro]

As a matter of fact. I won't come to work tomorrow because I want to watch the inaugural ceremony as well as the match between Mexico and South Africa.

 

[Shizeric]

I work at a school, and my entire day will be spent just watching the games on the projector, ignoring whatever lesson plan I am supposed to be using.

 

[lea]

our house has turned green and gold......i went to get into my car and there are 2 socceroo flags hanging off it....our 1st game is monday morning at 430am....it is going to be a very exciting 41 days....
...........GO SOCCEROOS.......

 

[tomkeogh]

Yea, my girlfriend has been wondering why I have been so nice to her doing cleaning and cooking......it is because she is not going to see me for a month...bring on saturday

England vs the USA I have dubbed the game 'friendly fire'

Good luck everyone my Axolotl are supporting mexico

 

[Azhael]

Please don´t lynch me, but i absolutely despise football xDD
While you people are open-mouthed, eyes like plates and in more tension than Pamela Anderson´s bra, i´m wondering why the heck the whole country must be submitted to the torture of yet another football cup...when...oh when will someone win the blasted football once and for all!!!

 

[Mark]

For a non-football fan I normally get into the world cup. I have my game planner, dedicated beer/worms fridge and HD channels at the ready. If we (England) beat the USA tomorrow we'll hopefully sail through to the last 16. We'll then crash out of the tournament, somewhere before the final. It's always best to be prepared for massive disappointment when supporting England. Being half Dutch I'll be cheering on Holland too.

Surprising to see a US member post about the world cup. I didn't know (real) football was popular in the US. You guys tend to stick to your own sports.

Azhael - Spain are the favourites so football fever is going to be hard to avoid

 

[Azhael]

Tell me about it....the whole friking country is going to be boiling with shouting fans. Everytime my neighbours yell i intend to give them a round of very loud heavy metal (by the sound of it they seem to enjoy rubbish pop)

Anyway, excuse my blind hatred Enjoy the kicking, the shouting and the goal scoring thingy!!

 

[Shizeric]

Surprising to see a US member post about the world cup. I didn't know (real) football was popular in the US. You guys tend to stick to your own sports.

I like most sports, but soccer during the large tournaments is up there with my favorites. I like HOlland as well, but of course I will rooting for the US.

Nothing "friendly" about tomorrow's game between the US and England.

 

[Bellabelloo]

I am dreading the football, I resent how much it takes over my life. My older boys and husband love the game ( I have one son playing for Tottenham goal keepers academy) .I expect every thing will be on hold 'till the evil game is over. It annoys me that so many people are now suddenly so proud to display their flag for this event..and just to gall me further my neighbours have put up a huge flag between our gardens. . My heart sank further when I saw it goes on for a month...I have been in so much denial I had hoped it may be only on for a week. I feel a full dose of the miseries coming on.:uhoh:

 

[Mac Myers]

World Cup. Is that where they play that game with the round spotted ball for 90 minutes and then the score is like 1 to zero or something?

 

[tomkeogh]

World Cup. Is that where they play that game with the round spotted ball for 90 minutes and then the score is like 1 to zero or something?

The ball has not been spotted since the NFL used pig skin! I struggle to understand why American's in general do not like 'soccer' it combines aspects of all your sports, The positional tactics used in American football is much the same, the fluidity and adrenaline of basket ball, the mentality of hockey and soccer fans and culture is similar, and you sit down bored for a couple hours drinking beer like baseball.

If there are any Americans who have never given soccer a chance no is the time. the best players in the world are on show, if you can catch a Brazil, Spain or Holland match you will have a great chance of seeing the beautiful game as it was intended to entertain.

Please do not watch USA vs England it is going to be a boring match.

 

[Mac Myers]

I struggle to understand why American's in general do not like 'soccer'

Well... It's big in schools.... it was big for awhile in the 70's (I still have a Rodney Marsh Jersey from the "Rowdies"). But like baseball and Golf... Most Americans find it boring. Maybe because they've never given it a chance. Like Golf and Baseball.... It's fun to play but hell to watch. Lot's of pickup lines but not much gettin' the girl.

Please do not watch USA vs England it is going to be a boring match.

I won't. Besides... if the USA wins it'll freak you out. The Americans on our team take that game seriously. I predict a high scoring game... maybe a 1-1 draw.

 

[tomkeogh]

It will be a tense game we are not playing too great right now but hopefully the US team is not quiet good enough to take advantage!

 

[Alejandro]

I am like Mark, not a big fan until the World Cup comes.

Hey Rodrigo, Spain may end up at the finals!

 

[Infinitii]

Watch a bit of footie now and then but never miss the World Cup. Even if we're not going to win gotta cheer England on to the bitter end. Got a bit of German blood in me not too far back so I always root for them too.

 

[Shizeric]

I just yelled so loud on Dempsey's goal that my friend heard me from their car in our driveway.

 

[Shizeric]

The ball has not been spotted since the NFL used pig skin!

It's sort of spotted this year. (If you count large spots).

 

[Slimy2]

I can't believe the English goalkeeper made such a poor mistake losing the ball and I hope the US goalkeeper is okay since his injury. This is an exciting game!

 

[Alejandro]

I agree with Cameron, poor English goalkeeper!
The match between The Netherlands and Denmark promises to be a good one.