Two Touch: Random World Cup Musings

And then there were eight.

Five of the eight teams left in the World Cup, have clearly positioned themselves within the top tier of international soccer (see power rankings below), and even sadly, the United States does not find themselves within the group, even when presented with the proverbial ‘golden opportunity.’

Two Touch: Random World Cup Musings

Brief observations thus far through the first 11 days of the tournament: