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The Giant World Cup Rookie and an Enduring Dutch Mystery
The Netherlands is Europe’s most reliable talent factory. Unless you need a goalkeeper.
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How Japan’s Win Over Spain Knocked Germany Out of the World Cup
Japan surprisingly emerged at the top of its group, and Spain also advanced. Those results meant Germany, a former champion, was eliminated.
Pulisic Is Recovering but Still Uncertain on US vs Netherlands
Recovering from “a pelvic contusion” incurred on his game-winning goal this week, Christian Pulisic described his anxiety watching the rest of the match on a cellphone on his way to a hospital.
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Referee Stéphanie Frappart Will Lead First All-Woman Team at World Cup
Frappart, a 38-year-old French referee, has more experience on the men’s stage than any other woman.