The New York Times – Sports:
Head scarves in the colors of the participating teams have become fan favorites in Qatar. Rather than object, locals say they like the twist on a traditional look.
Category: World Cup 2022 (Soccer)
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What the World Cup Looks Like Off the Field
The New York Times – Sports:
Our photographers in Qatar show what the world’s biggest soccer tournament looks like from the streets of Doha and beyond.
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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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Tunisia’s World Cup exit was a wild ride. Denmark’s was a frustrating one.
The New York Times – Sports:
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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To Get the Best Perks at the World Cup, You Have to Be a V.V.I.P.
The New York Times – Sports:
If you desire truly cushy treatment, it’s not enough to be a V.I.P. What you want is to be a V.V.I.P., sipping free cognac and rubbing elbows with the emir.
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England Remakes the Case for Itself With a 3-0 Win Over Wales
The New York Times – Sports:
By toppling Wales, England advanced to the knockout stages, and reinvigorated itself.
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The U.S. Cleared a Big World Cup Hurdle. The Knockout Round Poses Another.
The New York Times – Sports:
The U.S. victory over Iran sent it to the round of 16, with a match against the Netherlands on Saturday. The team already has much to be proud of.
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The World Cup Continues for the US Will Christian Pulisic be Part of It?
The New York Times – Sports:
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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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.