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Two Favorites, Two Underdogs, Too Good
France and Argentina entered the World Cup as contenders, but Croatia and Morocco have proved to be worthy challengers for…
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Ronaldo In Tears After What Could Be His Final World Cup
DOHA, Qatar — After the final whistle, after Morocco had upset Portugal, 1-0, on Saturday to become the first African…
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This is now Morocco’s World Cup.
DOHA, Qatar — Another step for Morocco, another step for the Arab world, another push to a new frontier for…
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Another France Is Possible. Look at Its World Cup Team.
I will never forget the joy and solidarity that followed France’s 2018 World Cup victory. I watched in Paris, and…
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What Happened to the Qatar Women’s National Team?
A squad that featured in the host nation’s bid to host the World Cup in 2010 hasn’t played a game…
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In Today’s N.F.L., Good Backups Pay Off (and Are Getting Paid)
Backup quarterbacks have been thrust into action at a high rate this season. A handful are keeping their playoff-bound teams…
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A Two-Goal Lead Disappears, So Argentina Has to Do It the Hard Way
LUSAIL, Qatar — Argentina almost did it the easy way. For a while, Lionel Messi and his teammates were coasting.…
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After Brazil’s Shocking Defeat, Take a Close Look at What the Team Has Become
SÃO PAULO, Brazil — When the moment came, Neymar was nowhere to be seen. With Brazil needing to score a…
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Judge to Hear Justice Dept. Contempt Request in Trump Documents Case
The department wants the court to force a representative of Donald J. Trump to swear under oath that there are…
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In India, Fiercely Loyal Soccer Fans (of Brazil and Argentina)
A soccer-loving stretch of an otherwise cricket-mad country has taken sides and erected huge displays of devotion during the World…