One of the worst things about World Cup is that it's really hard to follow it from work, especially if you aren't working from a sports bar.

So, for all you folks bemoaning your ability to take a 2 hour lunch after arriving to work 'a bit late', here are a few possible alternatives: (if you can get it through the firewall)

TVUPlayer.zip - download and install, then watch the games by clicking on the channel you want from the list of channels (ESPN2).

Or try ESPN 360

XM Satellite Radio will be broadcasting in the US. Your English voice will be Phil Schoen, and Spanish will be Andres Cantor. While FiFA has clamped down on no internet streaming of the games in English, there are several sites with non-stop discussion that is almost like commentary.

Check out Soccer Audio it is a site you will want to bookmark for future reference!

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Do you have any good links to share?
Post 'em in the comments!