The U.S. Braced For the World Cup. It Fell in Love Instead.

Amid anxiety over how the United States would welcome the world, cities like Lawrence, Kan., and...

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Your ‘Live’ World Cup Broadcast Is Not Really Live

Everyone is watching the goals after they happen, and some get them significantly faster.

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In Bangladesh, Argentina’s Soccer Team Finds a Huge Fan Base

Bangladesh has never qualified for the World Cup. But every four years, many in the country adopt...

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England and Norway, Old Friends, Resurrect a Rivalry for the World Cup

Along with historic and diplomatic ties, England’s club soccer teams have loyal fans in...

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Heartbreak and Anger in Egypt Over a Stinging World Cup Loss to Argentina

After watching Egypt lead for almost the entire match, a last-minute victory by Argentina has...

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The World Cup Gave Mexicans a Fantasy They Won’t Soon Forget

The Mexican team’s early success united and electrified the nation, giving fans a reason to...

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Cape Verde Faces Argentina’s World Cup Juggernaut. Its Fans Aren’t Stressed.

Cape Verde, a tiny African archipelago, was thrilled to qualify for the World Cup, let alone take...

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For Congo Fans, the Thrill of Victory Was so Close, Until It Wasn’t

Congo lost 2-1 to England on Wednesday night, after spending most of the game winning.

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¿Y Si Sí? The World Cup Delivers Hope to Mexico

Mexico’s World Cup run has electrified the nation, drawing hundreds of thousands into the...

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3 People Die During World Cup Celebrations in Mexico City

A man, 44, and two women, ages 19 and 48, died from asphyxiation, the authorities said, as crowds...

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Driver Is Reported Dead Days After Plowing Into World Cup Fans in Mexico

The episode appears to the most significant violence after wins by the Mexico national team, which...

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Norway’s ‘Viking Row’ Is a Fan Phenomenon at the World Cup

Seas of red-clad Norwegian supporters are rowing shoulder to shoulder at stadiums, schools, even a...

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Wimbledon Is One Place That Won’t Screen England in the World Cup

The tennis tournament, a bastion of sometimes stuffy rules, has no plans to broadcast World Cup...

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At the Stadium and Far Away, Cape Verde Fans Embrace the Possible

Cape Verdeans were ecstatic when their country qualified for the World Cup. Their joy has now been...

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At World Cup Soccer Game, Palestinian Emblems Abound

Jordan’s first qualification for the World Cup also means a World Cup berth for Palestinians,...

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Canada Has Its Elbows Up and Arms Wide Open at the World Cup

Facing President Trump’s threats, many Canadians have taken a defensive stance to their...

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World Cup Ticket Prices in Mexico City Too Expensive for Most Fans

The opening game in Mexico City took place amid weeks of protests from groups including...

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As World Cup Begins, Mexico City Becomes a Global Stage

Supporters of the national team gathered inside and outside Mexico City Stadium for the opening of...

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