Defending champion France lost Paul Pogba and N’golo Kante before the tournament and Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema after arriving at World Cup.
Author: Nancy Armour, USA TODAY
Just win, baby. USMNT knows exactly what it needs to do to advance at World Cup | Opinion
In the modern era, USMNT has advanced to World Cup’s knockout rounds every time it’s finished group stage with four points or more.
USMNT earns point, and some massive respect, in 0-0 draw with England at World Cup | Opinion
The Americans outplayed mighty England, and 0-0 draw gave them another point. They must beat Iran in the World Cup Group B finale Tuesday to advance.
Good job, FIFA! Edicts on LGBTQ support only serve to keep the controversy going |Opinion
Had FIFA let players wear “OneLove” armband, it would have been a story for a day or two. It worried about upsetting its sugar daddy, the Qatar emir.
Upsets are making this World Cup messy and chaotic, and it’s absolutely glorious | Opinion
Argentina and Germany, two teams considered to be favorites at the World Cup, are facing bleak futures after opening-game upsets.
Listen up, USMNT, Argentina: There are still many ways to get out of World Cup group | Opinion
One bad result doesn’t have to derail your entire World Cup. In 2010, Spain lost its first group game in South Africa and still won World Cup title.
Iran shows the World Cup what it means to have courage of your convictions | Opinion
Iran’s players were silent for national anthem to show support for widespread uprisings prompted by death of Mahsa Amini, who died in custody.
After stellar first half, USMNT’s inexperience shows late in draw with Wales at World Cup
Wales’ Gareth Bale converted a penalty in the 82nd minute after USMNT’s Walker Zimmerman hauled him down from behind for a 1-1 draw Monday.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s screed on Qatar criticisms wrong, inappropriate | Opinion
Qatar has been criticized for laundry list of human rights abuses, including exploitation of migrant workers and criminalization of homosexuality.
DeAndre Yedlin’s role as USMNT’s ‘glue guy’ as important at World Cup as defense | Opinion
DeAndre Yedlin is the only player on USMNT’s 26-player roster with World Cup experience, coming off the bench in last three games in Brazil in 2014.