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World Cup live: Germany, Paraguay meet round-of-32 showdown

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Brazil avoid World Cup shock with late win vs. Japan to reach round of 16


Big players on big teams
From Messi to Haaland: Which World Cup front-runner needs its superstar more?

Reranking Europe's top clubs by player performance at World Cup


France's stars coming through
France have been waiting for Dembele to show up. Next stop: winning the World Cup


Men's World Cup scoreboard
World Cup Power Rankings: Who's up, who's down after the group stage?


Stepping up for their country
USA vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina: Wednesday, 8 p.m. ET
Why outsiders believe the USMNT can make a deep World Cup run

Balogun leads Nigeria-descent players in World Cup


Heard at the World Cup
Ream: USMNT want to be remembered for winning the World Cup

Portugal's Felix defends Ronaldo and Martínez amid criticism


Canada moves on
Leboeuf praises Canada's 'fighting spirit' for progressing to Round of 16

World Cup VAR review: Why didn't Canada get a penalty vs. South Africa?

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- Brazil survive World Cup scare against Japan
- USMNT's Ream: We'll do what we must to advance
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- Chicago Fire complete Lewandowski signing
- Sources: Barcelona approach for Kane dismissed
- Nico Paz to stay at Como; Madrid deal reached
- Maresca joins Man City, pays Chelsea over exit
- Sources: Barça's Ter Stegen close to Ajax loan
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