After a pregame protest against FIFA’s armband ban, the Germans lost their lead and then lost control of their group.
Category: World Cup 2022 (Soccer)
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Germany Protests FIFA Decision That Blocked Rainbow Armbands
Soccer’s governing body had moved to block a plan by seven European team captains to wear armbands promoting gay rights by threatening them with yellow cards.
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Peek Inside a $200-a-Night ‘Room’ at the World Cup in Qatar
The ads didn’t lie, but container life might not be for everyone.
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A Saudi Win at the World Cup Rings Out Across the Arab World
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.
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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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France vs. Australia: Les Blues Show Off Their Depth Against the Socceroos
Australia generated a handful of chances, but France dominated possession and unleashed 23 shots on Australia’s goal.
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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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Mexico and Poland Draw and Miss a Chance to Gain the Upper Hand in Their Group
The match took on a different complexion even before kickoff, following Saudi Arabia’s stunning upset of Argentina in the other Group C match on Tuesday.
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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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Denmark vs. Tunisia Final Score: World Cup Match Highlights
Denmark had more of the ball, but Tunisia’s swarming defense, and a few ill-timed bad passes, frustrated its efforts.
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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.