The World Cup has excited soccer fans and piqued many Americans’ interest, even as the sport continues to face an uphill climb.

Now Ohio State teammates, native Croatians Ivan Njegovan and Andrija Jelavic are taking the chance to cheer on their country in the World Cup. ⚽

The couple celebrated Spain's 3-0 during the knockout stage match against Austria

Fans of Norway and Ivory Coast described the World Cup matchup at Dallas Stadium as a dream, a point of national pride, a chance at making history.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands began Saturday by cheering the Dutch past Sweden in Houston. The monarchs ended the day by watching Curacao make some history against Ecuador in Kansas City.

Seas of red-clad Norwegian supporters are rowing shoulder to shoulder at stadiums, schools, even a nursing home. Not everyone is thrilled.

Viktor Hovland is currently in second place at the Travelers Championship after a brilliant second round.

Soccer fever has taken over the United States with the World Cup, and the Mall of America is inviting people to watch the games on its 22-foot-wide TV. The Mall of America is hosting “Football in the Mall” events,