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Against Belgium, USA motivated by support
Brazil Soccer WCup US Heal WEB
United States goalkeeper Tim Howard talks to reporters before a training session in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Saturday, June 28, 2014. - photo by Associated Press
SAO PAULO — The last time the U.S. played in a World Cup in Brazil, just one American reporter was on hand, using vacation time and paying his own way. Sixty-four years later, about 100 credentialed U.S. media members are covering the tournament — and that doesn't even include staffers from the networks broadcasting the games. Back home, millions of people are watching on giant screens or office computers, at bars and public gatherings.