The New York Times – Sports:
A late shock goal in extra time forced penalty kicks. Croatia made the most of them.
Author: Andrew Das
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Gonçalo Ramos: The World Cup Spotlight is Now His
The New York Times – Sports:
The 21-year-old striker for Benfica started in place of Cristiano Ronaldo, and instantly became Portugal’s new goal-scoring hero.
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Here’s How Extra Time Works in the World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
Every game in the knockout stages requires a winner.
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Pulisic Is Recovering but Still Uncertain on US vs Netherlands
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Recovering from “a pelvic contusion” incurred on his game-winning goal this week, Christian Pulisic described his anxiety watching the rest of the match on a cellphone on his way to a hospital.
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Tunisia’s World Cup exit was a wild ride. Denmark’s was a frustrating one.
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Two games, played simultaneously in stadiums only six miles apart, settled the Group D standings: France (6 points) edged Australia (6) on goal difference, and left Tunisia (4) and Denmark (1) packing their bags.
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Christian Pulisic, on the Mend, Says He’ll Play on Saturday
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Pulisic was injured scoring the winning goal for the U.S. against Iran on Tuesday.
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The World Cup Continues for the US Will Christian Pulisic be Part of It?
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The United States beat Iran, 1-0, but the price of victory may be a high one: Christian Pulisic was taken to the hospital after sustaining an abdominal injury.
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Iran Calls for U.S. to Be Expelled From World Cup
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U.S. Soccer angered Iran by posting a doctored Iran flag on social media. The Americans said the decision was intentional but later deleted the posts.
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Rewe Ends Sponsorship to Protest FIFA’s Decision on #OneLove Armbands
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Rewe ended its long sponsorship of Germany’s soccer federation on Tuesday.