With only a day left until the opening game it is almost impossible to get away from the hype of this year's World Cup. People on the street in Berlin are either talking about their favorite team or about how much they are annoyed by this soccermania. I've decided to enjoy the games as much as possible without favoring one team from the beginning.

There is always the classic underdog that I like to root for. Last time Senegal filled this position. However, I am not sure yet who might catch my attention this year. Of course, the Brazilian team is always good to favor as well. This team is always a joy to watch, and the chances of "your" team winning are excellent. My home country is not playing so the closest I can get is the American team. Hopefully, they will have a few good games.

On one hand, I would love to be more passionate about one team to get the full excitement of the World Cup. On the other hand, I am perfectly happy the way it is. I can watch the games, eat my Bretzel, drink some beer and don't have to worry about getting into a fight. After all, it is just a sport.