This is a video clip from the NBC news. Most Americans don't pay much attention to soccar, but at least we know that it is happening!
You can listen for some of this vocabulary:
extravaganza
swath
grind to a halt
over-reach
venue
prize money
goes out early
historic
far and away
plus
bracket
uphill battle
easy on the eyes
americanized
Enjoy!
oops, I forgot to add the link!
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/world-cup-2014-what-to-expect-from-soccers-biggest-tournament/