Five final, devastating reminders of what might have been

Four consecutive World Cups, one big position switch, boundless heart

It's an exercise in baroque self-reflection.

Les Fennecs may have lost, but they reminded us of the joy of the game

Soy argentino, pero a veces no puedo ver el Mundial en español

Greece comes to terms with the national team's World Cup exit

Name your poison, we've taken it.

The fabulist patriot's guide to the most important sporting event in American history

Even if Colombia loses, he's already done enough

But that didn't stop USMNT fans from coming out in droves; Matthew Niederhauser's Photo Diary, Day Nine

Much like the country, Brazil's performance against Chile was both heaven and hell

"Please stay in your seat with your seat belt fastened" does not apply when the game goes to penalties

Miles run per goal scored, versus most miles run, period

He's the guy everyone loves to hate, but his arrogance and narcissism are part of what makes him great.

Facing Germany in the Round of 16, Les Fennecs have a chance to avenge the wrongs of 1982.

Our picks for the strikes we'll remember from a tournament already known for its scoring

Matthew Niederhauser's (waterlogged) photo dispatch.

Hours before their must-win game, Ghana's Sulley Muntari and Kevin Prince-Boateng have been suspended indefinitely.

Michael Bradley has run 15 miles over two games. Some backup would have been nice.

It was Zeus arranging pieces on the gameboard, Athena whispering something in someone’s ear.