Biden announces USA soccer win over Iran: ’They did it, God love ‘em’ ‘That’s a big game, man’ The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
Christian Pulisic scored a painful goal for the USMNT and everyone was in awe of his groin Christian Pulisic, you gosh darn hero. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 29, 2022
Qatar says farewell to World Cup in 2-0 loss to Netherlands Qatari soccer fans gathered at Al Bayt Stadium for the country's last game in the World Cup The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
Iran releases former national soccer team members They were arrested this month in connection with nationwide protests. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 29, 2022
Photos: Highlights from the 2022 FIFA World Cup This year's World Cup has already seen some of the strongest matchups and upsets in the tournament's history. WEKU · Nov 29, 2022
Iran releases soccer player ahead of match against US Iranian authorities say a former member of the national soccer team arrested last week over his criticism of the government has been released on bail The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
Inside the Shipping Containers and Cruise Ships Housing World Cup Fans What happens when a country the size of Connecticut suddenly needs to house over a million visitors? Chaos. Sports Illustrated · Nov 29, 2022
Brazil, Portugal join France in round of 16 DOHA -- Five-time World Cup champion Brazil advanced to the knockout phase of the soccer tournament in Qatar along with Portugal on Monday. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 29, 2022
Qatar-based Japanese wants world to learn of nation's charms DOHA -- Soccer teams are battling it out at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the first Middle Eastern country to host the competition. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 29, 2022
What's at stake as the U.S. faces Iran at the World Cup The U.S. has to beat Iran to advance, while Iran only has to tie. The match comes after controversy over flags, Iran's national anthem, and ongoing protests in Iran. WEKU · Nov 29, 2022
Analysis: As Qatar World Cup unfolds, planet keeps spinning Soccer is not human society itself, with all its thorny issues The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
Messi, Argentina Play Poland for Survival at World Cup Lionel Messi has already come to Argentina’s rescue at the World Cup. He might just have to do it all over again. Another emotionally charged evening awaits Messi and the football-mad south American nation that worships him when Argentina meets Poland on Wednesday for a match with so much on… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 29, 2022
Qatar loses on World Cup field, makes gains on global stage Qatar's soccer team was the first World Cup host nation to lose its opening match and followed that with a second loss that knocked it from the tournament before the end of the group stage The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
Iran-US World Cup clash rife with political tension The last World Cup clash between the United States and Iran 24 years ago is considered one of the most politically charged matches in soccer history The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
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Los Angeles Times · Nov 29, 2022 Iran World Cup showdown with U.S. overshadowed by protests against Islamic regime DOHA, Qatar — When Ramin Rezaeian scored his first World Cup goal to seal Iran's victory over Wales last week — just the country's second tournament win in 24 years — it should have been a moment of pure joy.
Miami Herald · Nov 28, 2022 Iranian media grill U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter on eve of USA-Iran World Cup match There was little question, from the moment the United States and Iran were drawn into the same World Cup group, that their Tuesday match would be politically charged.
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022 US team captain Tyler Adams praised for handling of Iranian criticism ahead of World Cup clash Tense confrontation came after US Soccer officials removed Islamic Republic emblem from the Iranian flag
Sports Illustrated · Nov 28, 2022 U.S. World Cup Calculus Is Simple, Even If Iran Prelude Is Anything But The U.S. knows it’s into the knockout stage with a win, but its prep has been derailed by a social media controversy and press conference that veered into the surreal.
Al Jazeera · Nov 28, 2022 Fans unimpressed amid flag row ahead of Iran-US World Cup clash US Soccer social media post that depicted a modified Iranian flag triggered a furore ahead of a critical Group B match.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 28, 2022 USMNT Manager Apologizes to Iran for Controversial Social Media Posts The two teams will face off on the pitch Tuesday after days of contention off the field.
Miami Herald · Nov 28, 2022 Commentary: Don’t drape yourself in my country’s flag during World Cup, then demand a military coup It’s hard to explain to foreigners what the soccer World Cup represents in Brazil.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 28, 2022 US Has Clear World Cup Task against Iran: Win or Go Home The task is clear for the United States: beat Iran in a politically charged World Cup match or go home. US players have been praised as the best generation of American soccer. But they finished third behind Canada and Mexico in World Cup qualifying and now face a must-win final…
Sports Illustrated · Nov 27, 2022 Here’s Why Sean Taylor’s Memorial Is in Soccer Cleats While fans were disappointed with the late player’s memorial, the Commanders got one detail sort of right.
Al Jazeera · Nov 27, 2022 Iran lodges protest with FIFA over US Soccer flag post Iranian football federation slams ‘unprofessional act’ as US football body uses modified flag in social media posts.