World Cup Quarterfinals Set to Kick Off

Sports Buzz host Mike Richman and VOA’s Carla Babb analyze the World Cup with a focus on the opening round of the knockout stage and the upcoming quarterfinals.  The two VOA sports experts also evaluate the performance of the U.S. team, which was eliminated due to a 2-1 loss to Belgium in the first round of the knockout stage.  Richman and Babb discuss whether the Americans’ run to the knockout round and the tremendous interest it garnered in the United States will elevate the popularity of the sport in the U.S.