Even the country’s de facto leader had downplayed expectations. After a win over Lionel Messi’s Argentina, one of the most shocking results in World Cup history, Wednesday will be a national holiday.
Category: Soccer
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The Suburb That Powers Canada Soccer
With seven players from Brampton on Canada’s World Cup roster, the diverse city near Toronto has played a big part in the country’s return to the world’s biggest stage.
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On Fox Sports, Viewers Get a World Cup Scrubbed of Controversy
Other broadcasters are questioning Qatar’s treatment of migrant workers and its laws against homosexuality. Fox Sports’ coverage, heavily sponsored by Qatar, is focused on the matches.
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Ronaldo and Manchester United Part Ways ‘By Mutual Agreement’
The exit for the superstar comes as Ronaldo is playing for Portugal in the World Cup.
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Meet the First Ladies of Croatian Soccer
Iva Olivari and Ivancica Sudac have served Croatia’s federation since before it joined FIFA. They have had, in different ways, the job of a lifetime.
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World Cup: England Soccer Fans Seek Beer in Qatar
Qatar’s late changes to the rules for drinking at World Cup stadiums is only a temporary inconvenience if you know where to look.
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Dutch Fans Stand by Their Team, if Not the World Cup
Human rights issues in Qatar have turned many in the Netherlands off the World Cup.
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Everyone Is on a Long and Forlorn Search for Goals
A team hoping to reach the knockout rounds can’t score only perfect goals. It must score the cheap and scrappy ones, too. And this U.S. team does not, at least not as often as it should.
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World Cup: England Beats Iran as Protests are Shunned
Ticket confusion and the squelching of various forms of protest overshadowed a fairly routine victory.
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Senegal vs. Netherlands: Live Match Updates
Senegal is dangerous but without Sadio Mane, they’ll have its hands full with Netherlands.
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Hector Bellerin, Soccer’s Most Stylish Man
Héctor Bellerín is a fullback for F.C. Barcelona. Off the field he’s a men’s wear influencer and fashion designer.
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Why the World Cup in Qatar Brings Fans Joy and Anxiety
Two things can be true at the same time: The World Cup will dazzle fans and also make them dizzy over the human rights issues where the event is staged.