In some ways, things haven’t changed much in American soccer.
Category: World Cup 2022 (Soccer)
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How South Korea Knocked Uruguay Out of the World Cup
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
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
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
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.
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It’s the World Cup’s Hot Accessory. But Should Fans Wear It?
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.