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FILE - In this Thirsday, June 19, 2014 file photo, Palestinians watch a World Cup football game on a wide screen on the beach of Gaza City. Politics and conflict are never far from soccer in the Middle East, but this year's World Cup has been entangled with unprecedented sectarian violence and soaring tensions between Arab countries, pushing fans to watch matches in secret or even on a channel owned by region's number one enemy _ Israel.(AP Photo/Khalil Hamra, File)

Arab football fans turn to Israel TV for World Cup

By BARBARA SURK - Associated Press

Brazil's coach Luiz Felipe Scolari runs next to goalkeeper Julio Cesar during a practice session at the Granja Comary training center, in Teresopolis, Brazil, Monday, July 7, 2014. Brazil will face Germany on Tuesday in a World Cup semifinal match without Neymar. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Brazil vs Germany: How do they compare?

By MATTIAS KAREN - Associated Press

Brazil's coach Luiz Felipe Scolari looks on during a news conference, the day before the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Brazil and Germany, at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Monday, July 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

World Cup: Neymar’s teammates left to carry Brazil in star’s absence

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

Pew Research: Only a quarter of Americans tracking Iraq violence

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

United States' head coach Jurgen Klinsmann talks during a press conference following a training session in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, June 17, 2014. The United States will play against Portugal in group G of the 2014 soccer World Cup on June 22. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

SNYDER: Turns out, Jurgen Klinsmann pushed the right buttons for U.S.

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Jack Cooper, 24, center, of Washington, and others, react while watching the US-Germany World Cup soccer match, Thursday, June 26 2014, during a viewing party sponsored by the German Embassy at Dupont Circle in Washington. (AP Photo/Connor Radnovich)

D.C. to host outdoor World Cup viewing party

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

Germany's Andre Schuerrle celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Germany and Algeria at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Monday, June 30, 2014. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

World Cup: Germany squeaks past Algeria in extra time

By Andrew Dampf - Associated Press

Costa Rica's Michael Umana runs to goalkeeper Keylor Navas after scoring the winning kick in a penalty shootout at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Costa Rica and Greece at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Sunday, June 29, 2014. Costa Rica won 5-3 on penalties after the match ended 1-1. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

World Cup: Costa Rica into quarterfinals after shootout win over Greece

By Gerald Imray - Associated Press

Netherlands' Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, right, celebrates with Wesley Sneijder after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the Netherlands and Mexico at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, Sunday, June 29, 2014. The Netherlands won the match 2-1. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

World Cup: Dutch shock Mexico with pair of late goals

By Mike Corder - Associated Press

Colombia's James Rodriguez celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Colombia and Uruguay at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

James Rodriguez, Colombia blank Uruguay to advance in World Cup

By Mattias Karen - Associated Press