Lucas Hernandez was lost for the tournament when he injured his knee in France’s opener.
Category: World Cup (Soccer)
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Theo Hernandez, France’s Goalscorer, Stepped Up After His Brother, Lucas, Fell
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Why Is Antoine Griezmann France’s Most Important Player?
The New York Times – Sports:Mbappé and Giroud score the goals, but Griezmann is the brain and creative force for France.
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Messi and Argentina Are Headed to the World Cup Finals
The New York Times – Sports:Defying age and his opponents, Lionel Messi gets a little help from his friends.
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How Many Times Has Argentina Been to the World Cup Finals?
The New York Times – Sports:Lionel Messi has never won a World Cup, but he now gets another chance.
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These Soccer and World Cup Movies Have Big Goals
The New York Times – Movies:Soccer movies are often eclectic and at times unclassifiable, drawing from multiple continents and genres.
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Pouring Through a Crisis: How Budweiser Salvaged Its World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:Taken by surprise by Qatar’s decision to ban beer at stadiums, the company remade its marketing strategy in real time.
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Kane’s Miss Will be Another Ghost to Haunt England
The New York Times – Sports:England will need a villain, and the referee Wilton Sampaio is likely to join Kane in that group.
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How Morocco Beat Portugal
The New York Times – Sports:In a display of defensive grit and attacking verve, Morocco’s formula moves it one step closer to the final.
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A Two-Goal Lead Disappears, So Argentina Has to Do It the Hard Way
The New York Times – Sports:An all-time comeback ends in defeat for the Netherlands as Lionel Messi advances in his last World Cup.
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Brazil’s World Cup Hopes Fell Apart in 15 Minutes
The New York Times – Sports:A favorite in the World Cup, Brazil is headed home after failing to hold onto a lead in extra time.
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Brazil and Neymar Advance to World Cup Quarterfinals
The New York Times – Sports:A carefree dismantling of an overmatched South Korea was a joy for Brazil and its coach.
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Here’s How Extra Time and Penalty Kicks Work in the World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:Every game in the knockout stages requires a winner.