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.
Category: World Cup (Soccer)
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What We Learned About the U.S. In Its Match Against England
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The U.S. Team Looks Different. But it Sounds Different, Too.
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports:Senegal is dangerous but without Sadio Mane, they’ll have its hands full with Netherlands.
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How to Watch the U.S. at the World Cup: Schedule, Roster and Expectations
The New York Times – Sports:The Americans are back in the tournament and face a critical first game against Wales. Here’s how to watch, and what to watch for.
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How Europe Decides Who Wins the World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:The global appetites of Europe’s major leagues shape talent pipelines from South America to Africa. That picks winners and losers long before the games are played.
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Senegal’s Aliou Cissé on World Cup Hopes and How FIFA Slights Africa
The New York Times – Sports:“What matters at the World Cup is experience,” Senegal’s coach says. “How do you want to have experience if you go to the World Cup every 20 years?”