In some ways, things haven’t changed much in American soccer.
Category: World Cup 2022 (Soccer)
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The U.S. World Cup Team Is Notably Diverse, but the Pipeline Needs Help
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How South Korea Knocked Uruguay Out of the World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:Ghana came up short on the opportunity to avenge its infamous 2010 defeat to Uruguay. In the end, neither team celebrated.
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Belgium’s Golden Generation Reaches the End as Croatia and Morocco Move On
The New York Times – Sports:Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku failed to covert several close-range chances in the second half in a 0-0 draw with Croatia, which advanced to the round of 16. Morocco won the group.
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How Japan’s Win Over Spain Knocked Germany Out of the World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:Japan surprisingly emerged at the top of its group, and Spain also advanced. Those results meant Germany, a former champion, was eliminated.
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Pulisic Is Recovering but Still Uncertain on US vs Netherlands
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports:Frappart, a 38-year-old French referee, has more experience on the men’s stage than any other woman.
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It’s the World Cup’s Hot Accessory. But Should Fans Wear It?
The New York Times – Sports:Head scarves in the colors of the participating teams have become fan favorites in Qatar. Rather than object, locals say they like the twist on a traditional look.
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What the World Cup Looks Like Off the Field
The New York Times – Sports:Our photographers in Qatar show what the world’s biggest soccer tournament looks like from the streets of Doha and beyond.
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$150 World Cup Jerseys Made by Workers Getting $2.27 a Day
The New York Times – Business:Garment workers in Myanmar earn less than $3 a day to produce soccer apparel for Adidas. Some say they were fired after asking factory owners for a raise.
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Messi and Argentina Advance as Mexico Is Eliminated
The New York Times – Sports:Argentina recovered from its opening loss to Saudi Arabia and secured passage to the knockout stage. Poland also advanced, despite losing, because it had a better goal differential than Mexico.
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Tunisia’s World Cup exit was a wild ride. Denmark’s was a frustrating one.
The New York Times – Sports:Two games, played simultaneously in stadiums only six miles apart, settled the Group D standings: France (6 points) edged Australia (6) on goal difference, and left Tunisia (4) and Denmark (1) packing their bags.
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To Get the Best Perks at the World Cup, You Have to Be a V.V.I.P.
The New York Times – Sports:If you desire truly cushy treatment, it’s not enough to be a V.I.P. What you want is to be a V.V.I.P., sipping free cognac and rubbing elbows with the emir.