England and Norway Resurrect a Rivalry for the World Cup
Along with historic and diplomatic ties, England’s club soccer teams have loyal fans in Norway. On Saturday, supporters will have to pick a side.
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Heartbreak and Anger in Egypt Over a Stinging World Cup Loss to Argentina
After watching Egypt lead for almost the entire match, a last-minute victory by Argentina has driven fans to tears and conspiracy theories.
The World Cup Gave Mexicans a Fantasy They Won’t Soon Forget
The Mexican team’s early success united and electrified the nation, giving fans a reason to fill the streets in celebration instead of protest.
Cape Verde Faces Argentina’s World Cup Juggernaut. Its Fans Aren’t Stressed.
Cape Verde, a tiny African archipelago, was thrilled to qualify for the World Cup, let alone take on the defending champions. But its fans feel confident.
For Congo Fans, the Thrill of Victory Was So Close, Until It Wasn’t
Congo lost, 2-1, to England on Wednesday, after spending most of the game winning.
¿Y Si Sí? The World Cup Delivers Hope to Mexico
Mexico’s World Cup run has electrified the nation, drawing hundreds of thousands into the streets in celebrations of collective joy, resilience and hope.
4 People Die During World Cup Celebrations in Mexico City
A man and two women died from asphyxiation, the authorities said, as crowds celebrated the Mexican team’s victory over Ecuador. Another man died after having epileptic seizures.
Driver Is Reported Dead Days After Plowing Into World Cup Fans in Mexico
The episode appears to the most significant violence after wins by the Mexico national team, which has drawn huge crowds onto streets across the country.
Norway’s ‘Viking Row’ Is a Fan Phenomenon at the World Cup
Seas of red-clad Norwegian supporters are rowing shoulder to shoulder at stadiums, schools, even a nursing home. Not everyone is thrilled.
Wimbledon Is One Place That Won’t Screen England in the World Cup
The tennis tournament, a bastion of sometimes stuffy rules, has no plans to broadcast World Cup matches on Henman Hill, but restrictions on cellphone use have been eased.