I for one am looking forward to this world cup JUST to enjoy one without fekkin vuvuzelas - ruined last one for me I also think excitement will pick up once it approaches and people start planning "exotic" times to be drinking in the pub If there is less excitement these days it could be the saturation of football generally coupled with the fact that once this was a rare opportunity to see unknown and amazing talent. These days, that talent is already known, paid for and playing on your TV every week