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The Whole World is Watching: Faces of the World Cup

Jun 18, 2010 05:51 AM

Possibly the greatest thing about the World Cup? Nearly the entire world has joined together to watch. Opposing teams, sure. But there's something amazing about the simultaneous excitement across the globe. The World Cup is the most widely viewed sporting event in the world. An estimated 715.1 million people watched the final match of the 2006 World Cup held in Germany!

Newsweek presents a series of fans, completely engrossed, supporting a myriad of countries in bars across New York City:

"If you can't be in South Africa, there may be no better place on the planet to watch the World Cup than New York City. There's a bar for partisans of every country, and a passionate fanbase, often made up of recent immigrants, to fill it. We'll follow fans in these bars throughout the city throughout the World Cup, as they experience the agony and ecstasy of the world greatest sporting event."

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South Korea v. Greece

2-0 South Korea

Sik Gaek

Sunnyside, Queens

Excited fans wearing red shirts cheering at a live event.

A group of people wearing red clothing, smiling and enjoying a lively event.

Crowd cheering and clapping at an event.

A crowd of fans in red shirts cheering in a restaurant.

Group of people watching a screen intently, wearing red shirts with South Korean designs.

England v. United States

1-1 tie

Connolly's Pub & Restaurant

Manhattan

A man deep in thought, resting his chin on his hands.

Group of people celebrating in a sports bar.

Group of people celebrating and cheering in a lively atmosphere.

Man looking upwards near a window with flowers and a city backdrop.

South Africa v. Mexico

1-1 tie

Madiba

Fort Greene, Brooklyn

Audience members engaging with a presentation or performance.

Crowd of diverse people engaged in lively conversation at a social gathering.

A woman in a blue soccer jersey showing intense emotion during a game.

Fans reacting during a soccer match while wearing team jerseys.

A crowd of enthusiastic fans cheering and celebrating at an event.

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