1. Argentina (Saudi Arabia 1-2, Mexico 2-0, Poland 2-0), 6 points 2. Poland (Mexico 0-0, Saudi Arabia 2-0, Argentina 0-2) 4 points (2-2) 3. Mexico (Poland 0-0, Argentina 0-2, Saudi Arabia 2-1) 4 points (2-3) 4. Saudi Arabia (Argentina 2-1, Poland 0-2, Mexico 1-2) 3 points Round of 16: Argentina (Dec. 3 vs. Australia), Poland (Dec. […]
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World Cup: Final Group D standings
1. France (Australia 4-1, Denmark 2-1, Tunisia 0-1) 6 points (6-3) 2. Australia (France 1-4, Tunisia 1-0, Denmark 1-0) 6 points (3-4) 3. Tunisia (Denmark 0-0, Australia 0-1, France 1-0) 4 points 4. Denmark (Tunisia 0-0, France 1-2, Australia 0-1) 1 point Round of 16: France (Dec. 4 vs. Poland), Australia (Dec. 3 vs. Argentina).
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What They're Saying: President Joe Biden
“USA! USA! That’s a big game, man. When I spoke to the coach and the players, I said, ‘You can do this.’ They went ‘eh.’ They did it, God love ’em. Anyway, just thought you might want to hear.” –President Joe Biden, rushing back to the podium to deliver the news to a crowd in Bay […]
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Wednesday morning: What we're reading (and listening to)
1. USMNT’s Christian Pulisic will ‘be ready’ for Netherlands despite injury (ESPN)2. Stéphanie Frappart to become first female referee at men’s World Cup game (Reuters)3. England: Marcus Rashford display a poignant personal moment for true exciting talent By Phil McNulty (BBC)
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World Cup: Final Group B standings
1. England (Iran 6-2, USA 0-0, Wales 3-0), 7 points 2. USA (Wales 1-1, England 0-0, Iran 1-0), 5 points 3. Iran (England 2-6, Wales 2-0, USA 0-1), 3 points 4. Wales (USA 1-1, Iran 0-2, England 0-3), 1 point Round of 16: England (Dec. 4 vs. Senegal), USA (Dec. 3 vs. Netherlands)
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World Cup: Final Group A standings
1. Netherlands (Senegal 2-0, Ecuador 1-1, Qatar 2-0), 7 points 2. Senegal (Netherlands 0-2, Qatar 3-1, Ecuador 2-1), 6 points 3. Ecuador (Qatar 3-1, Netherlands 1-1, Senegal 1-2), 4 points 4. Qatar (Ecuador 0-2, Senegal 1-3, Netherlands 0-2), 0 points Round of 16: Netherlands (Dec. 3 vs. Group B2), Senegal (Dec. 4 vs. Group B1).
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Tuesday afternoon: What we're reading (and listening to)
1. A gift for my father, and the gift he gave to me By Paul Tenorio (The Athletic)2. Croatia charged for World Cup fans’ taunts of Canada goalie (AP)3. How is AI helping FIFA detect offsides? By Esteban Pardo (DW.com)
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Around Qatar: World Cup news
• Andre Onana dropped by Cameroon coach. The Indomitable Lions star goalkeeper started the opening match against Switzerland (1-0 loss) but did not dress against Serbia (3-3) after a falling out with Rigobert Song amid reports that the coach was unhappy with Onana’s progressive movement out of his penalty area. The Inter Milan keeper issued […]
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Tuesday morning: What we're reading (and listening to)
1. An oral history of USA-Iran at the 1998 World Cup: Political tension, teammate betrayal and humiliation By Jeff Carlisle and Kyle Bonagura (ESPN)2. Iran threatened families of national soccer team, according to security source By Sam Kiley (CNN)3. Knockout-round scenarios for each team ahead of final group games By Nick Bromberg (Yahoo Sports)
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World Cup: Confederation records (group stage)
1. South America (2-1-1 + 2-1-1), 1.75 points per game 2. Europe (7-2-4 + 4-4-5), 1.62 points per game 3. Africa (0-3-2 + 3-1-1), 1.20 points per game 4. Asia (2-3-1 + 2-4-0), 1.08 points per game 5. Concacaf (0-2-2 + 1-2-1), 0.75 points per game Note: In parentheses are records (W-L-T) for each matchday.