Its streak of advancing to the knockout stage in seven straight World Cups is dangerously close to ending.
Category: World Cup (Soccer)
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Mexico’s Love-Hate Relationship With Argentina Haunts the Team’s World Cup Matchup
A legacy has led to success, but not always enough of it.
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Mexico’s love-hate relationship with Argentina haunts the team’s World Cup matchup.
A legacy has led to success, but not always enough of it.
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What We Learned About the U.S. In Its Match Against England
A feisty 0-0 tie against World Cup contender England gave the U.S. a chance — and perhaps the courage — to advance in the tournament.
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The U.S. Team Looks Different. But it Sounds Different, Too.
This squad has developed an English lilt.
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At the World Cup Iran’s Anthem Was a Tense Moment For Players and Fans
While players halfheartedly sang, the anthem was met by a mix of cheers and boos from the stands.
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Brazilians Give Thanks Today — for Their Team’s World Cup Opener
School, banks and government offices closed early on Thursday, and just about everyone was off work, unless they were serving beer or frying something.
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Los aficionados galeses que viajaron a España en lugar de Catar
Por primera vez en 64 años la selección de Gales llega a una Copa del Mundo. Muchos de sus aficionados, hambrientos de sueños mundialistas, eligieron un destino cálido más asequible, y con menos restricciones.
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A Saudi Win at the World Cup Rings Out Across the Arab World
Even the country’s de facto leader had downplayed expectations. After a win over Lionel Messi’s Argentina, one of the most shocking results in World Cup history, Wednesday will be a national holiday.
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Dutch Fans Stand by Their Team, if Not the World Cup
Human rights issues in Qatar have turned many in the Netherlands off the World Cup.
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Everyone Is on a Long and Forlorn Search for Goals
A team hoping to reach the knockout rounds can’t score only perfect goals. It must score the cheap and scrappy ones, too. And this U.S. team does not, at least not as often as it should.
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Senegal vs. Netherlands: Live Match Updates
Senegal is dangerous but without Sadio Mane, they’ll have its hands full with Netherlands.