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Heroic Messi saves Argentina's World Cup as Mexico's tactical tweaking fails
Argentina would've been eliminated from the World Cup with a loss to Mexico. After a tight, nervy first half, Messi stepped up.
Are Argentina finally becoming less reliant on Lionel Messi?
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SATURDAY'S MATCHES
LOOKING AHEAD
World Cup 2022: How every team can reach the round of 16
The group stage at the 2022 World Cup continues, as 16 teams look to win a place in the knockouts. Here's what every nation needs.
BIG SHOES TO FILL
Who will step up for Brazil in Neymar's absence?
WORLD CUP DAILY
France reach last 16, Messi and Argentina bounce back: World Cup daily
A loss to Spain will see Germany eliminated in the group stage for a second straight World Cup. Here's the latest and what's ahead at the World Cup.
LEWY GETS LONG-AWAITED GOAL
SOCCER
Lewandowski ends World Cup goal drought as Poland claim vital win vs. Saudi Arabia
Robert Lewandowski capped off a gutsy, tireless performance in Poland's 2-0 win against Saudi Arabia with his first-ever goal at a World Cup.
Why Lewandowski's first World Cup goal meant so much to him
TRANSFERS
Transfer Talk: Man United end Leao pursuit as Ronaldo exit changes plan
Man United had been linked to Leao, a winger, but now that Ronaldo is gone, they are shopping for strikers instead. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Where next for Cristiano Ronaldo after Man United exit?
TEAM USA'S ROCK
'Grandpa' of the US, Ream has become indispensable in Qatar
Tim Ream was so seldom selected, he had "made peace" with not going to the World Cup. After a surprise call-up, he's been the USMNT's MVP in Qatar.
U.S. LOOKS TOWARD IRAN MATCH
Will Gio Reyna start in USMNT's crunch game vs. Iran?
Adams promises 'ultra-aggressive' USMNT in Iran decider
Top Headlines
- Messi: Argentina have finally arrived at WC
- Messi leads Argentina to vital win over Mexico
- Mexico seek goal rush in group stage finale
- Mbappe double sends France to WC last 16
- 'Genius' Ronaldo won pen vs. Ghana - FIFA panel
- Queiroz: Klinsmann's Iran comments a 'disgrace'
- Casemiro: Star-filled Brazil almost pity WC rivals
- Canada jibe fallout: Croatia boss wants respect
- Sources: Man Utd eye Gakpo, Leao deals in Jan
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Predicting the entire 2022 World Cup, from Qatar vs. Ecuador to the final
We did it after the World Cup draw, but let's go again: Here are our expert predictions for every single game of the 2022 tournament. Let's ride!
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2022 World Cup guide: Star players, must-see games, betting and more
Here's a chance to catch up on everything before the 2022 world Cup begins -- must-see games, betting, players to watch and more.
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Qatar World Cup 2022: Sportswashing, security and soccer
Is Qatar hosting the World Cup all about sportswashing, or are there more subtle and layered reasons for its hosting FIFA's flagship competition?
