World Cup fans pack Dupont Circle in Washington, DC to watch Team USA take on Germany and advance to the next round. (Ju

The speaker expresses initial optimism about the World Cup, despite doubts about advancing from the group stage. They now believe the competition is open to anyone. The speaker shows strong support for the USA team, chanting enthusiastically and looking forward to the finals and the next group stage.

What was the initial sentiment of the speaker regarding the USA's chances in the World Cup?

• Indifferent to the outcome

• Confident they would win

• Pessimistic about advancing

• Certain of reaching the finals

How did the speaker's view change as the World Cup progressed?

• They remained indifferent

• They became more pessimistic

• They believed any team could win

• They lost interest in the tournament

What phrase did the speaker repeatedly chant to show support for the USA team?

• Go USA!

• USA! USA! USA!

• Win USA!

• USA all day!

What future event does the speaker confidently predict for the USA team?

• Reaching the finals

• Winning the World Cup

• Drawing the next match

• Losing in the next round

What is the speaker's overall tone towards the USA team's performance?

• Indifferent

• Disappointed

• Supportive and optimistic

• Critical and harsh