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Tuesday, July 06, 2010  Tentacle trauma: Paul the octopus says Spain will sink Germany at World Cup

Friday, June 25, 2010  With a victory, the Americans would advance to a quarterfinal matchup versus Uruguay or South Korea on July 2 and match the farthest the U.S. team has advanced since the first World Cup in 1930. Confidence is soaring.

Thursday, June 24, 2010  Another huge audience is expected for Saturday's second-round game against Ghana, which starts at 2:30 p.m. EDT on ABC.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010  With the U.S. perhaps three minutes from elimination, Jozy Altidore was stopped on a breakaway by goalkeeper Rais Bolihi. Donovan hustled in and kicked in the rebound to win Group C Wednesday.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010  A victory or possibly a tie would move the United States into the knockout rounds on a high that will set off midday celebrations back home.

Thursday, June 17, 2010  They played 62 games over four years just to get ready for the World Cup, convinced obsessive preparation and attention to detail would turn around their fortunes after a quick exit in 2006.

Wednesday, June 09, 2010  American soccer players have been on magazine covers and the nightly news shows in ever increasing numbers. The World Cup is receiving unprecedented promotion in the United States.

Tuesday, June 08, 2010  ESPN is making a big investment in the 2010 World Cup and figuring that soccer is no longer a foreign sport to Americans.

Monday, May 17, 2010  The former president will serve as honorary chairman of the nation's bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup. The United States submitted the paperwork for the bid to FIFA last week.

Monday, March 30, 2009  Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger joins board for US World Cup bid.