The New York Times – Sports:
A favorite in the World Cup, Brazil is headed home after failing to hold onto a lead in extra time.
Author: James Wagner
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Messi’s Score Sets Tone for Argentina in World Cup Win
The New York Times – Sports:
Messi had not previously scored in an elimination game during the World Cup.
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Belgium’s Golden Generation Reaches the End as Croatia and Morocco Move On
The New York Times – Sports:
Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku failed to covert several close-range chances in the second half in a 0-0 draw with Croatia, which advanced to the round of 16. Morocco won the group.
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Messi and Argentina Advance as Mexico Is Eliminated
The New York Times – Sports:
Argentina recovered from its opening loss to Saudi Arabia and secured passage to the knockout stage. Poland also advanced, despite losing, because it had a better goal differential than Mexico.
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Senegal Responds Quickly to a Dramatic Goal to Reach Knockout Stage
The New York Times – Sports:
Ecuador had just tied the game, and a draw would have eliminated Senegal from the World Cup. But Kalidou Koulibaly extended his country’s run.
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Canada has one more game before turning its focus to 2026.
The New York Times – Sports:
Guaranteed a spot in the next World Cup, Canada aims for one positive result.
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Mexico’s View From Last Place: ‘We Still Have Some Hope’
The New York Times – Sports:
Its streak of advancing to the knockout stage in seven straight World Cups is dangerously close to ending.
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For Mexico, an Unlucky Seven
The New York Times – Sports:
El Tri has advanced out of the group stage in seven straight World Cups. It is only then that the problems start.