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Canada’s Historic World Cup Breakthrough Marred by Injury to Star Midfielder

Canada secured a first-ever victory at the men’s World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 19

Every Player Who Played for Both Barcelona and Real Madrid

29 stars have worn both jerseys of Spain’s two biggest clubs.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 19

New Zealand defender Tim Payne signs for Paraguay's Olimpia

Tim Payne, a New Zealand defender, will play for Club Olimpia in Paraguay. Payne gained viral fame after a soccer influencer highlighted him. This led to interest from clubs across South America. He has signed a one-year deal with Olimpia. Payne expressed excitement about testing himself in top South American…

The Economic Times · Jun 19

‘Park the bus’, ‘the false nine’ and ‘total football’: what do soccer’s strange phrases mean?

The World Cup captures the attention of passionate supporters all around the world, as well as casual fans who get swept up in the excitement every four years.

The Conversation · Jun 18

An Uber driver for World Cup fans was injured in Kansas City shootings that also left a man dead

Police say that an Uber driver taking American fans of Argentina’s soccer team to a World Cup match was among four people injured in a series of shootings in Kansas City, Missouri, that also left one man dead

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Amazon Workers Asked for a Raise to Cover Soaring Rent, but Management Handed Them an Inflatable Soccer Goal Instead

A perfect metaphor for the corporate approach to worker compensation – flashy distractions instead of real solutions.

The Mary Sue · Jun 18

Eleven World Cup jerseys with hidden meanings you probably missed

The kits at the World Cup are mishmash of verve and color featuring elements of the competing nations' culture and history

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Americans discover 90s dance classic and soccer anthem after England’s World Cup win: ‘This is an average weekend in the UK’

‘Freed From Desire’ has been a mainstay in U.K. soccer culture since it was transformed into a viral chant in 2016

The Independent UK · Jun 18

How Messi, Mbappe and Haaland use their brains (as well as feet) to gain a psychological edge at the World Cup

Part of soccer’s beauty lies in its unpredictability.

The Conversation · Jun 18

James Rodriguez Enters Farewell World Cup Dance As Last of a Dying Breed

The Colombian maverick established his World Cup legacy in 2014 and is one of the last remaining classic South American No. 10’s.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 18