is the world cup more exciting than olympics?
467016
the world cup is the best thing since sliced bread
929137
waiting 4 entire years for each world cup is what makes the world cup so great...so important, and so huge\n\nany shorter of a time in between world cups would make it mean less, and being the world cup champion wouldn't mean as much
406119
It's certainly cool here in England (we call it football)and it is the world's most popular sport. Look out for the Football World Cup starting in Germany this June. The US have qualified and will have done well if they get to the knock out stages. The first games are on a 4 team, league basis with 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw and none for a loss. They play each other once, 3 games in total. The top 2 teams in each group qualify for the next rounds where it becomes a straightforward knockout in each match. Win - and you advance towards the final. It is a hell of a lot bigger than the Olympics, although most Americans do not know of it's existence. Get your kids playing on to an adult level. With your population you should be worldbeaters - but you are nowhere near it. Catch the World Cup on TV if you can. The atmosphere will be phenomenal!
526649
Without a doubt  "World Cup Soccr"  both mens and womens.  Involving the world and it's world class athletes.  Internationally the game of passion and skill.  where americans are used to seeing high scoring games, soccer has usually low scores, but the battle from start to finih is fantastic, nearly every moment filled with action.
255779
The World Cup is and will always be the biggest sporting event in the world. Every country in the world competes and dreams of being crowned the champions of the greatest sport in the history of sport. The best players in the world square off agaisnt team mates and friends, so it is not solely about the competition. It is about the entire world coming together to watch and participate in a common like. It is about passion and emotion even for those thousands of miles away. It is about nationalism, when a country becomes one in support for their team. To me, the world cup isnt even about the football (even though thats an amazing part of it) but its about the people who love the sport so much that the entire world unites together for a whole month and can forget about all their problems and instead focus on the  excitement and pure skill that is football.
1122944
Yes absolutely. \nGhana is fun to watch, and it is sad they are out so early. It is shame boring dull teams like Ukraine are progressing because the tournament roster and good teams have to go home, denying us chance of watching some good games.
549954
Well im pretty excited.  The world Cup goes on every four years so, everytime it ends i cant wait for it to come around.  In my country soccer is the number one sport.  Ecuador is my hometown, and since they have made it to the world cup for the second time in a row, i cant wait to see them play.. Ecuador has come together, and all the problems are nothing compared to the passion soccer brings in everyones life.
320175
This is because of the buzz created by the World Cup, which is a big world-wide soccer event which is held every four years in different host countries. This summer it will be hosted in Germany, and there a great expectations from many national teams.
1018109
what the hell is the world cup?
469531
You answered your own question, dude. Germany would be the place to be. You get to go sightseeing...in Europe...and you get to enjoy the fever pitch of some of the most adoring fans in any sport. I love baseball too. But the WBC isn't exactly the insanity that is the World Cup.
453445
yes it is. yes because you have the whole world watching it and every contry come together for one cause ( THE FAMOUS WORLD CUP TROPIE)
414407
I'm not a Yank - just north - Canadian.  The game is really taking off here.  Both my kids are playing competitive soccer and loving it.  My son quit hockey to focus on soccer all year - smart kid.  It's a great game and for all the people who think it's boring, it is because they don't understand the subtleties of the game.  A lot of people find baseball boring but only if they don't see all the little things going on.  Soccer (football) is full of so many skilled moves that casual viewers miss - especially the European and South American players.  The World Cup is going to be awesome.  Go England (until my son leads Canada to the Cup in about 2018).
865930
Yes, that would probably make it more exciting than it already is!! \nMany good teams have not won the world cup, they need the opportunity to shine!
335949
In terms of a football competition, the FIFA World Cup.\n\n      However, as an overall athletic event, the Olympics, due to their history, and the amount of countries and people they bring together, is by far the better one.
154388
I used to watch the Olympics when I was a little kid, but now I find them quite boring.  \n\nIt just doesn't interest me at all.  I suppose I would rather see the nations of the world get together to try to figure out our problems, then seeing a bunch of people ice skating.  \n\nHowever, for some people it is entertaining and it makes their lives better, and that is great.  It just doesn't do that for me.
474046
i would say NO, i believe the best World cups are the ones From Mexico, 70 and 86, those both world cups made history like the hand of god of maradonna in 86 and the great pele on 70 when he shine most ... hope its a good world cup but i dont think its going to be the best ever. :)
1183004
You are right. Unfortunately, despite all it's wonderful qualities, The World Cup is the modern version of war for some people who prefer to hate the other teams  than to enjoy the game...