Like Solitaire?
But I should talk; love to watch PGA golf, have been known to leap up and cheer in front of the TV when someone makes a birdie. But the thing is, many players make birdies and the cameras are always there, keeping the tension of the game.
Maybe soccer needs "stars." Or holes in the field.
I think during this WC, at least 80% of the time a game is either tied or within one goal, which means at any moment a game can completely change. Other than Germany-Portugal and Spain-Netherlands, there have been relatively few routs this World Cup.
I used to think soccer was boring, and sometimes it is. But I find baseball to be quite boring too and I used to be a big fan. With a rooting interest for the US team, the game can be exciting, at least at times. But undeniable are the skill and athleticism of the players.