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As Argentina Tries to Win the World Cup, the Rest of Latin America Cheers Against It
Rather than rally behind the tournament’s last Latin American team, other countries in the...
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Scrandle turns stadium food into a daily taste test
An eternity and a half ago, I wrote about Footy Scran, a growing database of the most appetizing...
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Antonio Rattín, Whose World Cup Expulsion Led to Penalty-Card System, Dies at 89
The ejection of the Argentine soccer star during a 1966 match against England led to the...
I Think I Know How This World Cup Will End. I Hate It.
All signs point to one team.
Empty Seats for Messi’s Argentina Put Focus on World Cup Ticket Prices
The Argentine team and its superstar, Lionel Messi, have been among the biggest draws at the World...
England and Norway, Old Friends, Resurrect a Rivalry for the World Cup
Along with historic and diplomatic ties, England’s club soccer teams have loyal fans in...
A Norwegian Soccer Player Has Captivated an Unlikely New Audience. There’s a Surprisingly Heartening Reason Why.
The hulking striker is turning a curious faction of soccer nonfans into die-hard acolytes.
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The World Cup Vibes Had Gone Down, Down, Down. Then Came a Knockout I Almost Couldn’t Handle.
My family is French—and Moroccan. Yes, I almost just lost my mind.
As France and Morocco Take the Field, Colonial Past and Global Present Will Mix
History hangs over the World Cup quarterfinal between France and its former protectorate. These...
Norway’s Philosophy of Sports Is Very Different From America’s. Only One of Them Is Still in the World Cup.
We’re fundamentally misunderstanding the point of sports.
Heartbreak and Anger in Egypt Over a Stinging World Cup Loss to Argentina
After watching Egypt lead for almost the entire match, a last-minute victory by Argentina has...
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“Overturn This”: Trump Savaged as U.S. Crashes Out of World Cup
Is President Donald Trump a sports jinx or just a corrupt fool? Trump is once again an...
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As Messi Dominates the World Cup, a War Is Waged Over Maradona’s Image
A multimillion-dollar battle for a soccer god’s brand is being waged across continents,...
What Trump’s FIFA Scandal Says About His Politics
Now the whole world is getting a lesson in presidential coercion.
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FIFA Loses Control of World Cup After Bending the Knee to Trump
President Trump’s intervention to lift the red card ban on U.S. Men’s National Team...
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Fatigue, Tension, Joy: England Pulls a World Cup All-Nighter
The game against Mexico started at 2 a.m. in Britain. Pubs were allowed to stay open unusually late...
Belgium Expresses Shock After FIFA Lifts U.S. Player’s Suspension
The American striker Folarin Balogun is eligible to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on...
BREAKING: US Star Folarin Balogun Cleared to Play in Next World Cup Match in Shocking Ruling
A stunning ruling by FIFA will pave the way for US soccer star Folarin Balogun to play Monday night...
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Canada Has a New Obsession: Soccer
A surprising World Cup run ended on Saturday against Morocco, but the Canadian successes, as a team...
For Cape Verde, There’s Victory in Their World Cup Defeat
The tiny African nation was eliminated from the World Cup by one of soccer’s biggest powers,...
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Mexico’s Secret 12th Man in the World Cup: Baby Jesus
The tradition of dressing up a baby Jesus statue began in a Mexico City church nearly 60 years ago....
Mexico’s Secret 12th Man in the World Cup: Baby Jesus
The tradition of dressing up a baby Jesus statue began in a Mexico City church nearly 60 years ago....
Cape Verde Faces Argentina’s World Cup Juggernaut. Its Fans Aren’t Stressed.
Cape Verde, a tiny African archipelago, was thrilled to qualify for the World Cup, let alone take...
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For Congo Fans, the Thrill of Victory Was so Close, Until It Wasn’t
Congo lost 2-1 to England on Wednesday night, after spending most of the game winning.