A common language and a common goal have resulted in a homogenizing of the World Cup’s teams, and a rise in parity.
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Croatia Is the World Cup Team That Refuses to Lose
Croatia, a nation of four million people, needs one more win to reach a second straight World Cup final. If it happens, it will probably come on penalties, and certainly after extra time.
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Every Team Left in Qatar Is a Contender
France and England, Argentina and Brazil, Messi and Ronaldo: The quarterfinals offer everything except an easy path to the trophy.
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Meet the First Ladies of Croatian Soccer
Iva Olivari and Ivancica Sudac have served Croatia’s federation since before it joined FIFA. They have had, in different ways, the job of a lifetime.