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Follow live: Ecuador, Senegal square off with a spot in the round of 16 on the line
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An oral history of USA-Iran at the 1998 World Cup: Political tension, teammate betrayal and humiliation
This is the story of heartache, betrayal and embarrassment from the players who lived the USA's loss to Iran at the 1998 World Cup.
How the US, Iran match up on the pitch as tensions rise off it
The geopolitical rivalry between the US and Iran has bled into this World Cup.
USMNT MOOD AHEAD OF IRAN MATCH
Ream: USMNT's motivation knockout spot, not Iran controversy
LOOKING AHEAD IN QATAR
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.
WORLD CUP ROUND OF 16
Brazil miss Neymar but advance to knockouts as Casemiro steps up vs. Switzerland
Despite missing Neymar to injury, Brazil were able to clinch their spot in the round of 16 with a game to play in the group stage.
WORLD CUP SCOREBOARD
TUESDAY'S MATCHES
KEY COGS FOR ARGENTINA
Why Argentina's Enzo Fernandez is crucial to their midfield
Argentina have not been at their best, but young midfielder Enzo Fernandez showed vs. Mexico why he can make a difference for them.
Martinez winning over Argentina just as quickly as he's done at Man United
Lisandro Martinez faced questions when he joined Man United, and answered them. He's doing it again.
EYE ON HISTORY
Who is Africa's greatest World Cup team, and can a squad in Qatar go one better?
ESPN assesses the golden generations that could stake a claim to being Africa's top World Cup team -- until a side reaches the semifinals, anyway.
FIFA WORLD CUP: DRAMA AHEAD
World Cup group stage deciders: Teams in trouble, surprise packages
Who has surprised so far at the Qatar World Cup, and what drama will the final round of group stage matches bring? Here's what the data shows.
Top Headlines
- Qatari official puts WC deaths at 400-500
- FIFA tech confirms Ronaldo did not score header
- Mexico's Martino: No fear for must-win match
- Portugal's Fernandes thought goal was Ronaldo's
- LaLiga wants Juve sanctions after board resign
- Hazard, Courtois deny rift within Belgium squad
- WC pitch protester released without charges
- Song: Onana left out for 'disciplinary reasons'
- Deschamps: Benzema return 'not in my mind'
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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?
