The New York Times – Sports:
Cameroon became the first African team to beat Brazil in a World Cup, but it wasn’t enough to advance. Switzerland’s victory secured it a spot in the knockout stage, along with Brazil, which had already qualified.
Category: World Cup 2022 (Soccer)
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The United States and Netherlands: A Round of 16 Preview
The New York Times – Sports:
The Americans face the Dutch as underdogs Saturday. But as the U.S. captain, Tyler Adams, said about this World Cup, “A lot of teams that might be underdogs in these games have come out on top.”
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The U.S. World Cup Team Is Notably Diverse, but the Pipeline Needs Help
The New York Times – Sports:
In some ways, things haven’t changed much in American soccer.
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How South Korea Knocked Uruguay Out of the World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
Ghana came up short on the opportunity to avenge its infamous 2010 defeat to Uruguay. In the end, neither team celebrated.
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How Japan’s Win Over Spain Knocked Germany Out of the World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
Japan surprisingly emerged at the top of its group, and Spain also advanced. Those results meant Germany, a former champion, was eliminated.
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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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Pulisic Is Recovering but Still Uncertain on US vs Netherlands
The New York Times – Sports:
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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Referee Stéphanie Frappart Will Lead First All-Woman Team at World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
Frappart, a 38-year-old French referee, has more experience on the men’s stage than any other woman.
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Who Made Your World Cup Jersey?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Garment workers in Myanmar earn less than $3 a day to produce soccer apparel for Adidas. Some say they were fired after asking factory owners for a raise.