The New York Times – Sports:
Richarlíson scored both goals for Brazil, one of the tournament favorites, as it opened with a win against Serbia.
Category: World Cup 2022 (Soccer)
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Brazilians Give Thanks Today — for Their Team’s World Cup Opener
The New York Times – Sports:
School, banks and government offices closed early on Thursday, and just about everyone was off work, unless they were serving beer or frying something.
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Brenden Aaronson Won Over Leeds. Can He Win at the World Cup?
The New York Times – Sports:
Christian Pulisic might be the standard-bearer for the United States World Cup team, but it is Brenden Aaronson who has captured hearts in England.
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African Teams Pad World Cup Rosters With European Recruits
The New York Times – Sports:
More than 130 players at the World Cup represent a country other than that of their birth. A few of them committed only months before the World Cup.
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How Japan Upset Germany, the World Cup’s Latest Fallen Favorite
The New York Times – Sports:
After a pregame protest against FIFA’s armband ban, the Germans lost their lead and then lost control of their group.
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How Germany Protested FIFA Decision That Blocked Rainbow Armbands
The New York Times – Sports:
Soccer’s governing body had moved to block a plan by seven European team captains to wear armbands promoting gay rights by threatening them with yellow cards.
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Peek Inside a $200-a-Night ‘Room’ at the World Cup in Qatar
The New York Times – Sports:
The ads didn’t lie, but container life might not be for everyone.
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A Saudi Win at the World Cup Rings Out Across the Arab World
The New York Times – Sports:
Even the country’s de facto leader had downplayed expectations. After a win over Lionel Messi’s Argentina, one of the most shocking results in World Cup history, Wednesday will be a national holiday.
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The Suburb That Powers Canada Soccer
The New York Times – Sports:
With seven players from Brampton on Canada’s World Cup roster, the diverse city near Toronto has played a big part in the country’s return to the world’s biggest stage.