Morocco’s path against France is narrow, but it’s real
Morocco have a narrow but credible route past France: compress the match, keep the midfield brave and punish one French overcommitment.
Mexico is out, but this World Cup still feels green
Mexico’s World Cup run ended against England, but its green shirts, cities, stadiums and supporters gave the tournament a visual identity that remains.
Kylian Mbappé gave racism the answer it deserved
Kylian Mbappé’s response to Celeste Amarilla kept Paraguay separate from an elected official’s racist attack after France’s World Cup win.
Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties after 120-minute stalemate
Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 World Cup Round of 16 draw, with Gregor Kobel saving Cucho Hernández’s spot kick before Rubén Vargas finished the shootout.
Messi pulls Argentina back from Egypt scare
Argentina trailed Egypt 2-0 in the second half before Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernández scored to send the holders into the World Cup quarterfinals.
Can Salah ruin the Lionel Messi party?
Mohamed Salah doesn’t need to out-Messi Lionel Messi for Egypt to trouble Argentina. He only needs to make the champions defend their own mythology.
De Ketelaere double sends Belgium past USMNT
Charles De Ketelaere scored twice as Belgium beat the United States 4-1 in the World Cup Round of 16 at Lumen Field.
Merino late goal sends Spain past Portugal
Mikel Merino scored in stoppage time as Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in the World Cup Round of 16 at AT&T Stadium.
England beat Mexico at the Azteca as Bellingham changes the story
England didn’t erase 1986 in Mexico City. It gave itself something else to remember. The 3-2 win over Mexico at
Bellingham double helps 10-man England survive Mexico
Jude Bellingham scored twice in 99 seconds as England beat Mexico 3-2 at Estadio Azteca despite a second-half red card.