Why World Cup may be a win for Brazil after all

Season 2014

World Cup is an accomplishment for Brazil, despite losses and costs

While Germany celebrated it 1-0 win over Argentina in the final game of the 2014 World Cup, Brazil faced its loss and the high cost of hosting. Judy Woodruff talks to Tommy Smyth of ESPN and Matthew Futterman of The Wall Street Journal from Rio Janeiro about the legacy of this year’s tournament, and the future of U.S. soccer.

AIR DATE 7/14/14

Why World Cup may be a win for Brazil after all

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