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The $1m World Cup fail that proves this game makes fools of us all: Day five recap
24+ min ago (1399+ words) Yamal can't believe Spain have been held by Cape Verde Getty Images The World Cup saw one of its biggest ever surprises when Cape Verde, playing its first game at the tournament, held Spain " European champions and many people's favorites…...
Iranian team criticizes World Cup organization, says Gianni Infantino has promised to help
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (709+ words) Infantino attended Iran vs. New Zealand in Miami after being present for Belgium vs. Egypt in Seattle earlier on Monday. Imagn Images via Reuters / Kiyoshi Mio INGLEWOOD, Calif. " Two Iranian players and head coach Amir Ghalenoei criticized World Cup organizers…...
Welcome to The Athletic's How To Series, where experts show you how to copy your heroes
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (630+ words) If you've been watching the World Cup closely " really closely " you'll have spotted the cow's tail. It made a rare appearance at Met Life Stadium in New Jersey on Saturday during the second half of the Brazil versus Morocco game,…...
Women's soccer storylines at the men's World Cup. Plus: Emma Hayes saves the hydration break
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (1267+ words) Justin Setterfield / Getty Images Read to the end to find out which early aughts icon is already booked to DJ the U. S. women's post-World Cup party in 2027." Now, in today's Full Time: Let's start with the most informative minute you'll experience…...
How migration, colonial ties and tweaks to FIFA eligibility rules have made this the diaspora World Cup
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (1396+ words) The first Englishman to play at a World Cup did not represent England. George Moorhouse, a Liverpool-born former Tranmere Rovers striker, lined up for the United States at the inaugural tournament in 1930. The U. S. finished joint-third with a squad that also…...
Calculating the scale of Cape Verde's World Cup shock using rankings, landmass and projections
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (862+ words) Rarely has a 0-0 draw at a World Cup been so eagerly anticipated" and then celebrated. When the full-time whistle blew in Atlanta on Monday morning it was clear we had all just witnessed something significant. Tournament debutants Cape Verde had…...
Our experts" World Cup expectations for England: "Anything less than the semis would be a failure"
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (1238+ words) Thomas Tuchel had a clear mission statement when he was appointed England head coach at the end of 2024. After years of abject failures, underachievement or agonising near-misses, Tuchel was hired to end England's wait for a major international men's trophy,…...
The Athletic's How To Series: we'll teach you to dribble like Ronaldo and master Iniesta's Croqueta
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (169+ words) The New York Times From the Cruyff and Maradona turns to the elastico, rainbow flicks and a piece of skill named after a tapas dish, it's time for some individual flair. We are talking about the dribbling moves and the…...
Gianni Infantino aiming to attend two World Cup games per day using private jet
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (522+ words) Infantino has attended a number of games since the tournament began last week. Reuters / Lisi Niesner Gianni Infantino is aiming to attend two World Cup fixtures a day by making use of a private jet. The FIFA president was in…...