To clear up somethings....
Soccer is gay, therefore having aids is actually an advantage, hence African and latin countries are good at it, lots and lots of aids in those places.
Poor countries are good at it because their people are uneducated, and therefore too stupid to ever think of picking up the ball. That's why the enlightened countrys (USA) sports like basketball and football involve using ones hands, I mean really it's just common sense.
And lastly, no really, Americans don't give a shit about the world cup or soccer in general, it's lame.
HTH taco bell approved.