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You can't go deep in a World Cup if you can't score goals; the USA were doomed
The USA boast about hanging with big teams instead of beating them. The main problem is easy to identify.
The USA accomplished a lot, but left everyone wanting more
The national team showed potential that captivated a wide audience watching back home.
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WORLD CUP DAILY
England, France showdown, Neymar injury watch, Monday's best bets
England and France to meet in the quarterfinals. Will Neymar be fully fit for Brazil's clash against South Korea? Here's the latest from Qatar.
Relentless pressure earned Japan two famous wins. Will Croatia be No. 3?
No team had beaten Germany and Spain in the same World Cup until Japan. Can they topple Croatia next?
WORLD CUP SCOREBOARD
MONDAY'S GAMES
TIME TO TALK ABOUT BRUNO
Why Bruno Fernandes has been Portugal's best player at the World Cup
Bruno Fernandes was dropped for Portugal's round-of-16 exit at the Euros. At the same stage of this World Cup, he's been the team's key player.
ENGLAND INTO THE LAST EIGHT
Echegaray: Bellingham is an absolute star
England's World Cup starts with formidable France
The next challenge is something they've never done: Beat a major nation in a knockout game away from Wembley.
TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: USA's McKennie attracts Tottenham attention
Weston McKennie impressed at the World Cup, and now the Juventus midfielder has the attention of Spurs. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Marcotti: Deal to take Ronaldo to Saudi Pro League is nonsense
WORLD CUP VAR REVIEW
Every VAR decision in Qatar analysed
We're analysing every VAR decision made throughout all 64 games at the 2022 World Cup.
FRANCE'S DYNAMIC FORWARD DUO
Why Mbappe is the best player at this World Cup
How Giroud surpassed Henry's France goal record
Thierry Henry's reign as France's all-time top scorer was ended by Olivier Giroud. Both are Les Bleus legends.
Top Headlines
- Sources: Barca to appeal Lewandowski's ban
- Golden Boot Mbappe having WC of his 'dreams'
- FIFA not set on 3-team groups for '26 World Cup
- Deschamps bans jewellery after Kounde error
- Sources: Sterling leaves WC after home invasion
- Pele had COVID before going to hospital
- Neymar to play against S. Korea, barring setback
- Political statements affect performance - Wenger
- Hearts-Almeria abandoned due to first-half brawl
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World Cup 2022 is the closest, most entertaining in decades, but France and Brazil remain clear favorites
Despite the 2022 World Cup churning out a ridiculous amount of upsets, drama and intrigue, one thing remains constant: France and Brazil still look like the best teams in the world.
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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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World Cup: Round of 16 bracket
See who's moving on and check out all the matchups in the knockout rounds in Qatar.
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2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar knockout bracket, results and fixtures schedule
Check out all the fixtures, results and venues for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, including the knockout bracket.
