THE WORLD CUP SOCCER S GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP Matt Doeden M MILLBROOK PRESS MINNEAPOLIS
INTRODUCTION WORLD DOMINANCE chants chants from frenzied fans echo across the packed stadium Flags and banners wave in the breeze Camera flashes light up the stands as a midfielder boots a long pass in front of the goal Dirt flies from underfoot when a forward streaks toward the ball The goalkeeper dives as the forward unleashes a blazing shot Victory in the world's biggest soccer tournament is at stake and it all comes down to this moment It's the final match of the World Cup the crown jewel of international soccer Since its modest beginnings in 1930 the World Cup has exploded in popularity creating an international soccer community in a way that no other sport can match It only happens once every four years and worldwide bragging rights are on the line Mario Götze right scores a goal for Germany in the 2014 World Cup final match Germany won the game 1 0
