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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.…
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Senegal Responds Quickly to a Dramatic Goal to Reach Knockout Stage
Ecuador had just tied the game, and a draw would have eliminated Senegal from the World Cup. But Kalidou Koulibaly…
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How to Watch the U.S. vs. Iran at the World Cup
The Americans will play Iran on Tuesday in their final match in the group stage. Here’s how to watch, and…
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The Fans Screamed for Qatar. Their Passion Hid a Secret.
DOHA, Qatar — Midway through the second half of Qatar’s match against Senegal at the World Cup, the drumming stopped…
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Mexico’s view from last place: ‘We still have some hope.’
Entering the World Cup, there were many questions about the Mexican national team. How good was the squad, really? Was…
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Call It Football or Soccer. The U.S. Is Claiming It as Its Own.
AL KHOR, Qatar — The chant came from deep in one corner of the stadium, ringing out loud and clear…
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England Gets a Look at Itself, and Isn’t Sure It Likes What It Sees
AL KHOR, Qatar — For four fleeting, glorious days, all was right and all was well in England’s world. Gareth…
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For Mexico, an Unlucky Seven
DOHA, Qatar — Of all the soccer playing countries in the world — and there are many — only two…
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Roleplay Off the Field Helps the Eagles on It
PHILADELPHIA — When safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson came to the Eagles in a trade with the New Orleans Saints a week…
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N.F.L. Week 12 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game
Heading into the final third of the regular season, a number of teams are experimenting at quarterback. For Houston and…
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