RORY SMITH

Even the country’s de facto leader had downplayed expectations. After a win over Lionel Messi’s Argentina, one of the most shocking results in World Cup…

Argentina entered the tournament as one of the favorites in its star’s final chance at the trophy.

A team hoping to reach the knockout rounds can’t score only perfect goals. It must score the cheap and scrappy ones, too. And this U.S….

At last it was here, the last word in Qatar’s attempt to announce itself to the world, to showcase all that it could do, all…

Soccer’s biggest championship is supposed to be a celebration. So why is everyone so unhappy?

The forward was seen as critical to the title hopes of a France team already hit hard by injuries.

Being the England manager was never an easy job. And that was before the country started falling apart.

The coaches have picked their players, the squads have arrived in Qatar and the schedule is set. But who has put together the winning team?

As leagues prepare to pause for the tournament in Qatar, it’s a chance to reflect on the first half’s surprise stories and surprise leaders, and…