For Messi, and Argentina, the (Extra) Wait Is Worth It
It looked like another title might have slipped through its fingers, but Argentina, and its star, claimed the ultimate trophy.
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It looked like another title might have slipped through its fingers, but Argentina, and its star, claimed the ultimate trophy.
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Kylian Mbappé twice brought France back to tie Argentina, but his bid to lead his country to consecutive World Cup titles fell short on penalty kicks.
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In the end, after a tournament shadowed by controversy since the host rights were awarded, Qatar had the turn in the global spotlight it sought.
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Spontaneous marches broke out across the country after the Argentine national team won its first World Cup title since 1986.
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¡Gooooool! Watch All the Scores From the Incredible World Cup Final
Argentina and France each scored two goals in regulation, both scored once in extra time, and Argentina won in a penalty shootout, 4-2. See all the highlights from Telemundo and Fox.
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How Argentina’s Favorite Song Became the World Cup’s Soundtrack
The song, Muchachos, Ahora Nos Volvimos A Ilusionar, has been a constant refrain in Qatar.
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It’s the World Cup Souvenir Everyone Wants. Getting One Is the Hard Part.
A game-worn Lionel Messi jersey is the most coveted collectible in Qatar. Good luck getting hold of the one (or two) he wears in the World Cup final.
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How FIFA Silenced a World Cup Armband Campaign
European teams had planned to highlight inclusivity on soccer’s biggest stage. They blinked when the sport’s governing body flexed its muscles.
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Spot the Ball: And Then There Were Two
After a thrilling quarterfinal round and a more predictable semifinals, Argentina and France stand alone. These pictures show how they got here, with one tricky change: We’ve removed the ball. See if you can guess where it was.
By Michael Beswetherick, Alastair Coote, Rumsey Taylor and
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2022 World Cup Bracket: The Knockout Stage
Argentina defeated France on penalty kicks in the World Cup final. Follow coverage of the tournament from The New York Times.
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Answering Your Questions About the 2022 World Cup
Everything you wanted to know about the World Cup in Qatar, and some things you didn’t.
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How Do You Pronounce Qatar? Probably Incorrectly.
Is it Kuh-TAR, like guitar? Or KUH-ter, like cutter? A vital World Cup investigation.
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2022 World Cup Schedule: Results From Every Game
From the group stage all the way to the final on Dec. 18.
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Richarlison, Messi and Pulisic: Three Stunning Goals Frozen in Time
Here’s a 3-D view of three memorable goals from the group phase of the 2022 World Cup.
By Chloé Desaulles, Alexandre Devaux, Or Fleisher, Malika Khurana, Allison McCann, Mark McKeague and
Watch Christian Pulisic Send the U.S. Past Iran and Into the Knockout Rounds
See how Christian Pulisic scored the U.S. goal before leaving with an injury in a 1-0 win against Iran.
By Weiyi Cai, Chloé Desaulles, Alexandre Devaux, Or Fleisher, Malika Khurana, Allison McCann, Mark McKeague and
Germany’s Late Equalizer Revives Its World Cup Hopes
See how Niclas Füllkrug scored a late goal, in a 1-1 draw with Spain, to preserve Germany’s chance of advancing to the knockout rounds.
By Weiyi Cai, Chloé Desaulles, Alexandre Devaux, Or Fleisher, Allison McCann, Mark McKeague, Scott Reinhard and
Belgium’s Long-Ball Goal Sinks a Determined Canada
See the moment when Belgium scored the decisive goal to secure a 1-0 victory despite being outplayed by Canada for most of the match.
By Weiyi Cai, Chloé Desaulles, Alexandre Devaux, Or Fleisher, Malika Khurana, Eleanor Lutz, Allison McCann, Mark McKeague, Scott Reinhard and
How Pulisic Crafted the U.S. Goal in Its World Cup Opener
See the key play where the Americans scored the opening goal in their 1-1 draw with Wales.
By Chloé Desaulles, Alexandre Devaux, Or Fleisher, Malika Khurana, Allison McCann, Mark McKeague, Scott Reinhard and
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The tiny Gulf state has cultivated relationships with powerful people and institutions to raise its global profile, and to protect its interests.
By Vivian Nereim and Tariq Panja
Messi is the first M.L.S. player to win the award. Aitana Bonmatí of Spain won the women’s prize.
By Victor Mather
Luis Rubiales, who led the country’s soccer federation, departed in disgrace after he forcibly kissed a player after the Women’s World Cup final.
By Cassandra Vinograd and Tariq Panja
A new James Graham play about the soccer coach Gareth Southgate is a lively romp, but its core message about embracing male vulnerability feels soppy.
By Houman Barekat
After years of decline, the city hopes to use a bid for the next world’s fair to re-envision itself as a place that works.
By Jason Horowitz
Five months ago, Argentina won the biggest prize in soccer. Now teams across the world are fighting for the second biggest: the chance to play it.
By Rory Smith
Messi y sus compañeros de la selección argentina se han reunido por primera vez desde la gran hazaña de diciembre. La mayoría ha descubierto que algo ha cambiado en su dinámica en los clubes tras haber ganado la Copa del Mundo.
By Rory Smith
Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates have reunited for the first time. Most are finding a day job feels different after you’ve won the World Cup.
By Rory Smith
An inquiry found U.S. Soccer could rehire Gregg Berhalter as coach of the men’s national team. But investigators criticized the parents of Gio Reyna for their part in the controversy.
By Juliet Macur
Lobbying at the International Labor Organization dovetailed with an influence campaign that set off a corruption scandal at the European Parliament.
By Rebecca R. Ruiz and Sarah Hurtes
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