World Cup- Are Americans Excited?

[Buzz Rules]

If I had to guess, a survey of 100 Americans today would probably reveal that at least 50% have no idea that the World Cup is upon us.

15 percent.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Most are focused on Ohio St. beating Maryland over the World Cup.

 

[Mercdesman]

I am sure am!!! GO USA!!!!!

 

[Buzz Rules]

I am sure am!!! GO USA!!!!!

Welcome to the Disboards.

 

[Lilsia]

Sorry I think you misunderstood what I was meaning with my post It was just a light play on the fact that if you go a few hours south of where you live is in stark contrast to your soccer desert if you will. I totally get what you're saying, I wouldn't have made my comment to someone states away but you're not that far from me, that's all

I highly doubt people in the western half of my state care as much about soccer lol

Oh yep, totally true. It very much depends on demographics.

 

[soccerdad72]

I am in no way defending FIFA, which is probably the second most corrupt sports organization behind the IOC.

That being said, I’m curious on how many of the people “boycotting” the World Cup watched any of the Beijing Olympics?

 

[Wakey]

Leeds United (my local team) player Tyler Adams named USA captain.

 

[WEDWDW]

Watching the Opening Ceremony.

The Theme is Global Unity and understanding our differences if I am following correctly.

Reports are some European Captains will be wearing non FIFA approved "ONELOVE" armbands(at the risk of Pre Game Yellow Cards).

World Cup 2022 is going to be VERY interesting!

 

[RedAngie]

RedAngie’s fearless Group Stage Predictions to Advance

A
Netherlands
Ecuador

B
England
USA

C
Argentina
Mexico

D
France
Tunisia

E
Germany
Spain

F
Belgium
Croatia

G
Brazil
Serbia

H
Portugal
Ghana

 

[DVC92]

No!

 

[georgina]

I am in no way defending FIFA, which is probably the second most corrupt sports organization behind the IOC.

That being said, I’m curious on how many of the people “boycotting” the World Cup watched any of the Beijing Olympics?

I think the entire US team should have boycotted them. The farce with the Uyghur skier in the opening ceremony was over the top, especially since the last one in the opening ceremony (in 2008) is in prison for 14 years,

 

[DCLMP]

15 percent.

Those are people from other countries that immigrated here.

 

[DCLMP]

I can't speak for Americans; but for this American the answer is......

NO

I work with a lot of people from India and Iraq and they are excited. They don't understand why Americans aren't.

 

[goofy4prez]

Most are focused on Ohio St. beating Maryland over the World Cup.

I know that I was more interested in Ohio State beating Maryland than the World Cup. I'll be even more interested next week when the Buckeyes take on that "team up north." I've tried to like soccer. I even had a little interest in it some years ago when there was a professional indoor soccer league in Cleveland. Not trying to be offensive to those who like the game of soccer, but I'd rather watch a bocce ball match or curling.

 

[DCLMP]

Not trying to be offensive to those who like the game of soccer, but I'd rather watch a bocce ball match or curling.

I agree with you, but it's hard to explain that to people that love "soccer". They don't get my dislike and I don't get their like. Apparently were the only country in world that doesn't get it, but even that doesn't convince me that it's worth getting. I have tried....I really have.

 

[sam_gordon]

I agree with you, but it's hard to explain that to people that love "soccer". They don't get my dislike and I don't get their like. Apparently were the only country in world that doesn't get it, but even that doesn't convince me that it's worth getting. I have tried....I really have.

Not trying to be argumentative, but have you watched a complete game (may take more than one) where you actually cared what team won? It's possible having a "rooting interest" may help make the game more interesting.

My family (myself, DW, mom and dad before he passed away) came to realize how exciting soccer is by watching the kids play. My mom even told me today she watched the first half of the Qatar game today. Before our kids started playing, I couldn't watch 5 minutes of a match.

For me, baseball is an EXTREMELY boring game to watch. But talk to a fan who just watched a 1-0 game through 9 innings... same thing.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Not trying to be argumentative, but have you watched a complete game (may take more than one) where you actually cared what team won? It's possible having a "rooting interest" may help make the game more interesting.

My family (myself, DW, mom and dad before he passed away) came to realize how exciting soccer is by watching the kids play. My mom even told me today she watched the first half of the Qatar game today. Before our kids started playing, I couldn't watch 5 minutes of a match.

For me, baseball is an EXTREMELY boring game to watch. But talk to a fan who just watched a 1-0 game through 9 innings... same thing.

The ratings for the Wales and England games will blow out the ratings for any college football game. Period. My 15 percent comment was meant to say that 15 percent who don’t care about sports in general or don’t own any media devices won’t have a clue about the matches. But the majority of the country will watch both games in what ever media format will suit them (radio, text format, or streaming at work or tv at home). People underestimate the ratings in this country when it comes to the World Cup. Gen Y and Z will be driving the ratings up this World Cup due to streaming/app access while at work. This is the most accessible World Cup. And before anyone says it should be boycotted, it’s just a fact that 90 percent of the world won’t care about the controversial issues once team USA kicks the ball tomorrow. When December 19th comes, majority of the media will loose interest on post Qatar 2022 World Cup issues and go straight into the Christmas/New Years holiday.

 

[Buzz Rules]

Those are people from other countries that immigrated here.

Not true. The 15 percent are who don’t own media or don’t care about global sports competition or sports in general. The ratings will show this. More people will be streaming this tournament more than ever before. 7 billion will watch globally even with the small amount of boycotters. Sponsors didn’t pull out, so consumers feel almost no guilt watching. Plus, for those in the West that haven’t followed the build up to the tournament, they will be unaware of the controversy surrounding the tournament. It’s a win for media and advertisers (even if it’s morally despicable).

 

[Buzz Rules]

I agree with you, but it's hard to explain that to people that love "soccer". They don't get my dislike and I don't get their like. Apparently were the only country in world that doesn't get it, but even that doesn't convince me that it's worth getting. I have tried....I really have.

I would just say that this tournament has the most talented national teams in the world and some of the greats (Messi and Ronaldo) will be retiring soon after. So history alone might make it worth watching and the fact that the USA and Canada have their most talented squads ever playing.

 

[Buzz Rules]

I work with a lot of people from India and Iraq and they are excited. They don't understand why Americans aren't.

It’s a shame India always has a disappointing qualification campaign. They should host a WC just to qualify (yes, this is my swipe at Qatari team’s abysmal quality).