I love it! And it’s great for the whole wide world. And Americans will learn how to play. Because now I’m an American and I love that Americans will win, in the future. [Note: The Americans disappointed this World Cup — tying once, losing twice and failing to make it out of the first round group stage.]

Mercy Mensah

I’m watching [Germany and Switzerland]. Ghana [is] going to get a Cup. I’m from Ghana – born in Ghana. I’m a former player. [Note: Ghana defeated the U.S. 2-1 to surprisingly advance to the next round where they lost to Brazil on Tuesday.]

Samuel Guyamfi

I’ve been a big fan since I was 9 years old. I’ve played the game in Colombia. It’s been [growing] since Pele was here with the [NY] Cosmos teams. It’s getting bigger and bigger. The US is doing a good job playing the game. [Note: The U.S. had its best showing ever when it made it to the quarterfinals in 2002.]

Cesar
Osorno

I was following it when the U.S. was there. I didn’t expect too much because there’s so many good teams in the world. Right now, I have friends from Australia, so I’m rooting for Australia.. [Note: Underdog Australia (the Socceroos) barely lost to Italy, 1-0, in the round of 16 on Monday]

William Alicea

I’m following the World Cup for the first time, because I see how it brings people together. You realize it’s a worldly thing. I think Brazil is a team that has it pretty much together, as well as Germany. [Note: Host Germany plays Argentina in the quarterfinals and is on a collision course to play Brazil in the final.]

Pedro Ruiz