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Follow live: France, Poland squaring off in round of 16
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UNITED STATES WC TAKEAWAYS
The US accomplished a lot in Qatar, but left everyone wanting more
Did the US deserve to make the quarterfinals? No, but they showed that they could, and that potential captivated a wide audience watching back home.
You can't go deep in a World Cup if you can't score goals; the USA were doomed
The US boast about hanging with big teams instead of beating them. The main problem is easy to identify.
England face selection dilemma ahead of knockout round
England have a question in their game vs. Senegal: Pick players on current performance or past play?
Koulibaly key to Senegal's hopes of shocking England
If the injured Sadio Mane is Senegal's star player, Kalidou Koulibaly is the cement that holds things together.
WORLD CUP QUARTERFINALS
Argentina are building momentum, but it's nice to have Messi to call on
At times, Argentina seem like work in progress. Leo Messi is in excellent form -- which is good -- but Lionel Scaloni's side still have their flaws.
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?
BRAZIL SEEKING BALANCE
Brazil still tinkering with attacking options
Are Brazil able to field two wingers with a centre-forward and still maintain defensive solidity while they do it?
THE TOE POKE
World Cup fans in Qatar put their own spin on the local dress to support their team
Fans in Qatar for the World Cup are getting creative and wearing custom thobes with their team's colors. Would you wear one?
WORLD CUP DAILY
USA fall short, Argentina avoid upset, England and France on alert
Is there a silver lining to the USA's early exit from the World Cup after such a promising start? Here's the latest from Qatar.
Berhalter: Americans can be proud of their team
WORLD CUP SCOREBOARD
ROUND OF 16 GAMES
NETHERLANDS, ARGENTINA SET UP SHOWDOWN
Messi, Argentina hold on, but who steps up if Di Maria remains out?
Argentina have settled on their midfield trio but the nervy win over Australia showed that Lionel Messi could have used some help in the attack.
Dutch win vindicates Van Gaal's style, whether he wants it or not
The "boring" play, for which Louis van Gaal was criticised In the group stage, just took Netherlands to the quarters.
Top Headlines
- Neymar to play against S. Korea, barring setback
- Messi: Relief, not celebration, after 1,000th game
- US: Missed chances, experience gap were costly
- Political statements affect performance - Wenger
- Hospital: Pele responding well to treatment
- Marcelo's son, 13, signs first Real Madrid deal
- Sancho omitted from Man United training camp
- Messi breaks Maradona's World Cup goals tally
- Mexico goal was most powerful shot in WC 1st rd
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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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World Cup: Round of 16 bracket
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Check out all the fixtures, results and venues for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, including the knockout bracket.
