The New York Times – Sports:
Iva Olivari and Ivancica Sudac have served Croatia’s federation since before it joined FIFA. They have had, in different ways, the job of a lifetime.
Category: Soccer
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World Cup: England Soccer Fans Seek Beer in Qatar
The New York Times – Sports:
Qatar’s late changes to the rules for drinking at World Cup stadiums is only a temporary inconvenience if you know where to look.
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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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A Strong Start Slips Through Americans’ Fingers in World Cup Opener
The New York Times – Sports:
A late penalty gave Wales the opening it needed to pull to a draw with the U.S.
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Senegal vs. Netherlands: Live Match Updates
The New York Times – Sports:
Senegal is dangerous but without Sadio Mane, it’ll have its hands full with the Netherlands.
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World Cup: England Beats Iran as Protests are Shunned
The New York Times – Sports:
Ticket confusion and the squelching of various forms of protest overshadowed a fairly routine victory.
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Why the World Cup in Qatar Brings Fans Joy and Anxiety
The New York Times – Sports:
Two things can be true at the same time: The World Cup will dazzle fans and also make them dizzy over the human rights issues where the event is staged.