South Africa

The Giants Are Falling. The Underdogs Aren’t Done.

Germany's own manager says they're no longer "first-class." The Netherlands lost on penalties for the third straight tournament.

Jun 30 • Smayan Srikanth

The World Cup Starts Today. You Don't Need to Know Soccer to Care.

A complete guide to the next 39 days. For the fan who's never watched a single minute of it

Jun 11 • Smayan Srikanth

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