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June 24, 2014
Matthew Niederhauser
Photos: The Brazilian City That the World Cup Turns into a Ghost Town
Matthew Niederhauser's photo diary: Day six
June 24, 2014
Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff
Why Is the American Media So Obsessed with Karim Benzema?
France has a great team this year. Don't sell the other guys short.
June 24, 2014
Laurent Dubois
Algeria - France Would Be a Truly Historic Showdown
A slightly premature second round preview
June 24, 2014
Aleksandar Hemon
When the Going Gets Tough, the Hardcore Fan...Stops Watching
Flares, boos, and fascist chants in Croatia
June 23, 2014
Miles Kohrman
The Passion of Miguel Herrera, in GIFs
El Piojo is our favorite person in this World Cup, hands down
June 23, 2014
Brenda J. Elsey
A Team to Charm Even the Chilean Left
La Roja have a country in the international headlines for happier reasons
June 23, 2014
Rabih Alameddine
Just How Good Would France Be if Every French-Born Arab Player Opted to Play for Les Bleus?
And another puzzle: How is Laurent Blanc still coaching—anywhere?
June 23, 2014
Alex Massie
Maybe Cristiano Ronaldo Isn't the Answer, He's the Problem
Would Portugal be better without him?
June 23, 2014
Fernando Rodriguez-Vila
The Portugal Game Will Make U.S. Soccer Converts Appreciate One of the Sport's Great Pleasures: The Gut-Wrenching Draw
Still can't stop thinking about it, can you?
June 23, 2014
Kevin Alexander
The U.S. Should Have Won the Group of Death
We believed that we would win
June 22, 2014
Daniel Campos
Towards an Ethic of World Cup Fandom
A philosopher in Brazil ruminates on how to be a good fan
June 22, 2014
David Thomson
If the English Premier League is the Best in the World, Why do the Three Lions Crash and Burn?
It’s not fair, mum!
June 22, 2014
Aleksandar Hemon
Its Dragons Felled, Bosnia Reflects on Defeat
A nation’s dream comes to an end.
June 21, 2014
Daniel Alarcón
As Colombia Celebrates the World Cup, a Constant Reminder of War
You just have to turn on the radio.
June 21, 2014
Yannis Palaiologos
The Team That Refuses to Die
Greece is down on points but full of fight.
June 21, 2014
Andrew Helms
An Open Letter to England Fans: Uncle Sam Wants You!
There’s no need to be afraid, you might actually like what you find.
June 21, 2014
Matthew Niederhauser
Photos: Brazilian Vendors, Sticking it to FIFA, Set Up a DIY Fan Fest of Their Own
Matthew Niederhauser’s World Cup Photo Diary: Day Five
June 21, 2014
Kevin Alexander
USA - Portugal Preview: Why the Americans Should Play Ugly (Again) to Record (Another) Sweet Win
Sometimes to win the beautiful game you have to play without beauty.
June 21, 2014
Maia Booker, Miles Kohrman
Photos: There's a Stadium in Germany Where You Can Bring Your Couch and Watch the World Cup
A 20,000-seat living room is the best kind of living room.
June 20, 2014
Elizabeth Winkler
A Less Smooth Soccer Ball is Actually More Predictable When It's Kicked
Science explains pressure distribution shifts!

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