11.   Soccer fever was ablaze.

12.   The country is buzzing with soccer fever.

13.   High-profile politicians such as former finance minister Jin Nyum could become victims of soccer fever as they struggle to attract public interest.

14.   By stark contrast, co-hosts Japan seemed to be resisting soccer fever with baseball dominating television screens.

15.   Many people said they would watch television if games are on, but it seems soccer fever is in short supply in the baseball-mad country.