I was talking with a friend the other day about the World Cup and the fact that it would be perhaps the best global sporting event to see in person. All eyes will be on how FIFA ®, the World cup organizing body, utilizes the “digital channel” to allow the billions of fans who cannot fly to Germany (let alone get tickets) enjoy the games. Here’s a story from the UK talking about one effort to monetize the qualifying games.

As for me, I think it could be one of the greatest videoblogging opportunities ever. If someone gave me a press credential, I’d be there.