The Americans face the Dutch as underdogs Saturday. But as the U.S. captain, Tyler Adams, said about this World Cup, “A lot of teams that might be underdogs in these games have come out on top.”
Category: World Cup 2022 (Soccer)
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The United States and Netherlands: A Round of 16 Preview
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The U.S. World Cup Team Is Notably Diverse, but the Pipeline Needs Help
The New York Times – Sports:In some ways, things haven’t changed much in American soccer.
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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.