Look out world, the Yanks are starting to get a kick out of football (soccer)!

England's as good as out, Spain too. But the USA is still in the game. And a draw with mighty Germany will see the Yanks enter the next round. The USA is even No 2 in Group G:

No wonder Americans are following the 2014 World Cup:

One writer ((below), however, just can't resist an "offside" commentary (TODAY, June 24):

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Finally, here are two other noteworthy commentaries in TODAY:

Why China does not want to be No 1 economy now

http://www.todayonline.com/chinaindia/china/why-china-does-not-want-be-no-1-economy-now

The great backlash against globalisation

http://www.todayonline.com/commentary/great-backlash-against-globalisation