With matches on a 30-second delay, China’s television network is able to replace crowd shots with close-ups of coaches.
Category: Soccer
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A Mural Celebrated Migrant Workers. When the World Cup Began, It Was Gone.
A mosaic of photographs once decorated Qatar’s showpiece stadium in Lusail. Now a V.I.P. entrance sits beside the spot.
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Mexico’s View From Last Place: ‘We Still Have Some Hope’
Its streak of advancing to the knockout stage in seven straight World Cups is dangerously close to ending.
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Cheer, Chant, Clean: Japan Takes Out the Trash, and Others Get the Hint
Japanese fans went viral for cleaning up after a World Cup victory. Fans from other countries are following their example.
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Croacia y sus primeras damas del fútbol
Iva Olivari e Ivancica Sudac han trabajado en la federación croata desde antes de que ingresara en la FIFA.
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Croacia y sus primeras damas del fútbol
Iva Olivari e Ivancica Sudac han trabajado en la federación croata desde antes de que ingresara en la FIFA.
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Lionel Messi Saves Argentina’s World Cup
Argentina’s biggest star scored the goal that saved the day. Enzo Fernández scored the one that made him smile.
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Mexico’s Love-Hate Relationship With Argentina Haunts the Team’s World Cup Matchup
A legacy has led to success, but not always enough of it.
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Mexico’s love-hate relationship with Argentina haunts the team’s World Cup matchup.
A legacy has led to success, but not always enough of it.
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Saudi Commuters Descend on Doha for an In-and-Out World Cup
A victory over Argentina inspired a kingdom’s soccer fans. And when Qatar is just a short flight, you go.
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What We Learned About the U.S. In Its Match Against England
A feisty 0-0 tie against World Cup contender England gave the U.S. a chance — and perhaps the courage — to advance in the tournament.
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England Gets a Look at Itself, and Isn’t Sure It Likes What It Sees
Coach Gareth Southgate was unruffled by a scoreless draw against the United States. But it revealed concerns lurking just below the surface.