Ghana came up short on the opportunity to avenge its infamous 2010 defeat to Uruguay. In the end, neither team celebrated: South Korea and Portugal advanced.
Tag: World Cup (Soccer)
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The United States and Netherlands: A Round of 16 Preview
The Americans face the Dutch as underdogs Saturday. But as the U.S. captain, Tyler Adams, said about this World Cup, “A lot of teams that might be underdogs in these games have come out on top.”
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The Giant World Cup Rookie and an Enduring Dutch Mystery
The Netherlands is Europe’s most reliable talent factory. Unless you need a goalkeeper.
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Can Neymar and Brazil’s World Cup Team Unite a Fractured Nation?
Brazil’s World Cup team has become a political lightning rod at home after an ugly election. A championship might be the only thing that can bring Brazil together.
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Referee Stéphanie Frappart Will Lead First All-Woman Team at World Cup
Frappart, a 38-year-old French referee, has more experience on the men’s stage than any other woman.