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Poland finds its true level at World Cup, beaten by the best
The standard now is very different from four decades ago, when a round-of-16 exit would have been considered a failure for fans who cheered on third-place finishes at the 1974 and 1982 tournaments.
US knocked out of World Cup
The United States hasn’t reached the quarterfinals since 2002 and was eliminated in the first knockout round, just like in 2010 and 2014.
Germany begins soul searching after another World Cup flop
"We can’t say where we are,” captain Manuel Neuer says of the team’s place in world soccer.
Meet the Israeli who trains Lebron James' sons – and eyes the NBA
After his career as a player came to an end, Mickey Moshashvili moved to the US, ending up as a basketball coach in one of the most prestigious basketball high schools.
'This is not my national team': Iranian protesters see hope in World Cup defeat
Despite the defeat in match against US and elimination from tournament, moments after the game concluded, images on social media appeared to show young Iranians celebrating with dancing and fireworks.
US-Iran match mirrored a regional rivalry for many Arab fans
In Beirut's southern suburbs, a center of Hezbollah support, young men draped in Iranian flags gathered in a cafe hung with a “Death to America” flag to watch the match. “We are against America in football, politics and everything else," Ali Nehme said. "God is with Lebanon and Iran.”
In World Cup crucial match, Iran wants to dash US hopes
A draw or a loss Tuesday night would eliminate the Americans, who tied Wales 1-1 and England 0-0. England leads Group B with four points, followed by Iran with three, the US with two and Wales with one.
Protester with rainbow flag interrupts World Cup match
Wearing a T-shirt that said "SAVE UKRAINE" on the front and "RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN" on the back, the protester is ushered away immediately.
US, Iran clash over flags ahead of geopolitically charged match
The USSF said in a statement Sunday morning it decided to forego Iran's official flag on social media accounts to show “support for the women in Iran fighting for basic human rights.”