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Spain, fond of passing, bows out meekly when forced to shoot.

After failing to break through in regular and extra time, Spain missed all three of its penalty kicks and lost to Morocco.

Black and Spanish: A National Team Starts to Reflect All of Its Nation

An increasingly diverse Spain squad is drawing in fans who had once seen it as a symbol of their country, but not necessarily of them.

Black and Spanish: A National Team Starts to Reflect All of Its Nation

An increasingly diverse Spain squad is drawing in fans who had once seen it as a symbol of their country, but not necessarily of them.

The Giant World Cup Rookie and an Enduring Dutch Mystery

The Netherlands is Europe’s most reliable talent factory. Unless you need a goalkeeper.

The U.S. Cleared a Big World Cup Hurdle. The Knockout Round Poses Another.

The U.S. victory over Iran sent it to the round of 16, with a match against the Netherlands on Saturday. But the team already has...

Germany Meets the Moment and Keeps its World Cup Hopes Alive

A single moment shows just how fast a team’s journey can turn.

Lionel Messi Saves Argentina’s World Cup

Argentina’s biggest star scored the goal that saved the day. Enzo Fernández scored the one that made him smile.

England Gets a Look at Itself, and Isn’t Sure It Likes What It Sees

Coach Gareth Southgate was unruffled by a scoreless draw against the United States. But it revealed concerns lurking just below the surface.

Richarlíson, Brazil and, maybe, the start of something special.

Richarlíson scored both goals for Brazil, one of the tournament favorites, as it opened with a win against Serbia.

Brenden Aaronson Won Over Leeds. Can He Win at the World Cup?

Christian Pulisic might be the standard-bearer for the United States World Cup team, but it is Brenden Aaronson who has captured hearts in England.