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INSIDE THE WORLD CUP
What's it like being club-less at a World Cup? Ronaldo and only few others know
Ronaldo is part of a rare group: World Cup players without a club to call home. For some players it's a distraction; for others, it's motivation.
Playstation, rotating DJs, and 'foot-golf': How France relax at the World Cup
France coach Didier Deschamps is determined to have a happy camp at the World Cup, and his squad has everything it needs to relax away from games.
Koulibaly key to Senegal's hopes of shocking England
If the injured Sadio Mane is Senegal's star player, Kalidou Koulibaly is the cement and will be crucial to their hopes of beating England..
Form vs. loyalty: England's World Cup selection issues
Southgate has an issue ahead of England's game with Senegal: pick players on form or past international performance?
WORLD CUP DAILY
Round of 16 is set! South Korea show Uruguay out, USA-Netherlands preview
After nearly two wild weeks at the World Cup, we have the reached the win-or-go-home portion of the tourney. Here's the latest from Qatar.
Echegaray defends his World Cup bracket full of shocks
WHO HAS MOVED ON?
World Cup vibes rankings: USA, Japan feeling best after group stage
Every national team heads to the World Cup with different expectations, but what about how they played compared to the results they got? Folks, we're talking about vibes and right now, two teams are head and shoulders above the rest.
How every team reached the round of 16
With the group stage at the World Cup complete, here's how all 16 teams won a place in the knockout bracket.
CONMEBOL'S MIXED FORTUNES
What went right for Argentina, Brazil -- and went wrong for Uruguay, Ecuador
What went right for the two South American countries that advanced and what went wrong for the two going home.
Why Uruguay deserved to not qualify
ASSESSING THE CONTENDERS
World Cup last 16: Why every team left will, won't win it all
As teams secure places in the World Cup knockout stage, we break down their strengths and weaknesses and assess their chances of lifting the trophy on Dec. 18.
BRAZIL SUFFER SHOCK DEFEAT
Were Brazil too relaxed in Cameroon loss?
Cameroon give this World Cup another shock by beating Brazil
It's the most entertaining group stage in recent memory -- and now add Cameroon's upset of Brazil to the list.
Top Headlines
- Gabriel Jesus, Telles add to Brazil injury crisis
- Uruguay coach blames Portugal pen for WC exit
- Ronaldo 'insulted' by South Korea player - Santos
- Swiss beat Serbia in thriller to reach round of 16
- Pulisic cleared to play for US vs. Netherlands
- Brazil fans at World Cup show support for Pele
- LVG: Netherlands battling flu before USA clash
- Galaxy fined, president suspended for hidden pay
- Saliba: I hope Brazil are KO'd as soon as possible
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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.
