Argentina entered the tournament as one of the favorites in its star’s final chance at the trophy.
Category: World Cup 2022 (Soccer)
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Iranian Fans with Pre-Revolutionary Flags Denied Entry to the England Game
On the field, Iran’s players staged their own silent protest by declining to sing their country’s national anthem.
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Rewe Ends Sponsorship to Protest FIFA’s Decision on #OneLove Armbands
Rewe ended its long sponsorship of Germany’s soccer federation on Tuesday.
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The History Behind the Welsh National Team’s Anthem
The 1983 tune by Dafydd Iwan, a Welsh folk singer, seems to follow the team everywhere.
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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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England vs. Iran Live Match Updates
Iran’s goalkeeper was injured early on as England was threatening.
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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.
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Gregg Berhalter Leads USMNT Eager for World Cup Redemption
After an embarrassing failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, the U.S. has returned to the event with a new identity instilled by its coach.
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Qatar Embraced Its Big World Cup Moment, but Didn’t Like the Ending
At last it was here, the last word in Qatar’s attempt to announce itself to the world, to showcase all that it could do, all that it could build. Then the soccer started.
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How to Watch the U.S. at the World Cup: Schedule, Roster and Expectations
The Americans are back in the tournament and face a critical first game against Wales. Here’s how to watch, and what to watch for.
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At the World Cup, Gareth Bale and Wales Embrace the Games of a Lifetime
Bale and his teammates have never seen Wales play in a World Cup. His nation has waited even longer.
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In Asian Town, Workers Who Built the World Cup Gather to Watch It
Qatar’s big show would not have been possible without migrant workers. On Sunday, thousands gathered to gaze at some of their work.