I've watched other World Cups, with the same level of disinterest. Soccer is IMO 99.9% a ball going between the two offensive zones at a snails pace. I"m a huge hockey fan, so I do enjoy games that involve bringing a "ball" (puck) into a zone onsides and attacking a net protected by a goaltender. Soccer is like hockey on lithium and ether IMO.
But, I will concede you that there's something to be said for tension even as there's not a lot of action. I catch a lot of flack for being a baseball fan, people telling me how boring that game is, and I understand why they might think that, but there's palpable tension between the pitcher and batter in baseball, esp. post season/World Series, that few if any sports can equal.
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