Students from Florida A&M University and Shantou University report from South Africa on Ghana's 2-1 win against the U.S. Watch as fans celebrate the victory with chants of "Yes, You Can't!"

Slavery hasn’t taken the World Cup from me; indeed, I still get to revel in the bulk of the happiness the tournament provides. But what I don’t get to do is celebrate it the way many of my friends celebrate it.

America earned some respect, and a precious point in its first World Cup meeting with England in 60 years.

Several key players in the 2010 World Cup are sidelined because of injuries. But there's plenty of star wattage to go around. Take a look at The Root's list of black soccer -- or football -- players to watch in South Africa.