Democrats Are Taking Latino Voters for Granted
The party has the money and machinery. Why is so little of it going toward Hispanic outreach?
World Cup
What a Soccer Scandal Says About Dog-Whistle Politics
The resignation of German soccer star Mesut Özil isn't just about racism in the soccer establishment. It's a case study in how Western countries talk about immigration and identity.
England’s World Cup Team Is the Anti-Brexit
For once, the soccer squad is packed with coolheaded, collaborative stalwarts. Prime Minister Theresa May's cabinet, on the other hand, is full of grandstanding loudmouths.
The World in a World Cup
If soccer is a window into human nature, why is it so hard to apply its insights to everyday life?
The Joy of Watching a World Cup Without the U.S.
Why I'm relieved the men's national team didn't qualify for Russia this year
Playing Geopolitics With the World Cup
Russia's new stadium in Kaliningrad sends a message, backed up by war games.
Sepp Blatter’s Very Bad Year
As his world began to crumble, the FIFA president rode a wave of delusion to an eventual eight-year ban from the sport.
How to Build a World Cup Winner
Why German soccer holds the key to soccer success
Photos: Brazilian Riot Police Squashed a Big Protest During the World Cup Finals
A standoff in Praça saens Pena, and tense fans on the Copacabana. Matthew Niederhauser’s Photo Diary: Day 15
Was This the Last Great World Cup?
Russia and Qatar loom, as does a return to defensive-minded play
England Have Won Wars Against Argentina and Germany. Football Matches, Not So Much.
Deciding who to root for in the World Cup final is not so easy if you're English
If Hamlet Gave Argentina’s Pre-World Cup Final Speech
Alejandro Sabella channels the Prince of Denmark
What the World Cup Looks Like to a Refugee Child
"Germany are playing with a lot of self-confidence." Sounds right to us.
Photos: Displaced Brazilians Protest as Argentina Prevails in Sao Paulo
A visit with the squatters of the Copa do Povo. Matthew Niederhauser's Photo Diary, Day 14
What Will We Take From This Tournament?
Some World Cups write a beautiful romance, but more often they offer up troubled stories
Your 2018 Team USA World Cup Starting Lineup
Unabashed speculation from the Goal Posts crystal ball
Was This the Best World Cup Uniform of All Time?
If there was a trophy for dressing well, Peru would walk away with it
I Love Messi, But I'm Rooting for Germany. Here's Why You Should, Too.
I know it makes me a traitor. But neuer deutscher Fußball has won me over.
Tim Howard Is Great, But I'll Take Manuel Neuer Any Day
He might not be the flashiest, but the Bayern keeper is quietly leading Germany to victory
