So if you don't want to know the outcomes of today's games (New Zealand v. Slovakia or Ivory Coast v. Portugal) read no further.
Still with me? Here we go:
Fun Item #1: Later today, one of the strangest match ups in WC history will kick off: Brazil vs. North Korea. Brazil is, of course, a favorite to win the whole thing and its players are known around the world. North Korea's team, much like the country itself, is shrouded in mystery and is a Marmaduke-sized underdog to the Brazilians. I half expect the N. Koreans to line up with 6 defenders, 4 midfielders and no forwards. Here's a video of the N. Korean team working out in a public gym! This game has got strange result written all over it.
Fun Item #2: Earlier today, the most exciting finish of the tournament occurred, when the "just happy to be here" New Zealand team stunned Slovakia. (BTW, New Zealand have the worst nick-name of any team to play in this World Cup: the All-Whites. Apparently it has nothing to do with race or ethnicity. It's a nod to their Rugby team's name, the All-Blacks. Still, the ESPN commentators insisted on calling them Kiwis during the match.) The goal came with just seconds left in injury time as New Zealand were pressing for a tying goal and got one from one of their defenders who had pushed forward. The game finished moments later a 1-1 draw, which was a great result from the team many considered the worst in the tournament. Watch the final goal here.
Fun Item #3: Relive the thrilling goals from the US v. England game -- in LEGO!
Fun Item #4: For the ladies, Kickette offers the 5 hottest US players here. Or vote for the hottest player in the entire tournament here.(Vote for Gooch!)
Fun Item #5: For the guys, rate international soccer WAGs (wives and girlfriends of soccer players) here.
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