Japan hadn’t beaten Germany in its previous four meetings. This was the first World Cup meeting between the two teams.
Author: Nancy Armour, USA TODAY
USMNT disappointed with tie in World Cup. But young team can learn from it. | Opinion
Wales’ Gareth Bale converted a penalty in the 82nd minute after USMNT’s Walker Zimmerman hauled him down from behind for a 1-1 draw Monday.
Iran shows the World Cup what it means to have courage of your convictions | Opinion
Iran’s players were silent for national anthem to show support for widespread uprisings prompted by death of Mahsa Amini, who died in custody.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s screed on Qatar criticisms wrong, inappropriate | Opinion
Qatar has been criticized for laundry list of human rights abuses, including exploitation of migrant workers and criminalization of homosexuality.
FIFA, Qatar both get what they deserve with World Cup beer debacle | Opinion
Two days before the World Cup opens, FIFA reverses course and announces alcoholic beer won’t be sold around stadiums as originally planned.
Qatar officials ban beer from World Cup stadiums two days before tournament begins
Alcoholic beer will no longer be sold at the World Cup stadiums in Qatar in a stunning about-face only days before the tournament begins.
Healthy again, Gio Reyna will be a difference-maker for USMNT at World Cup | Opinion
Gio Reyna’s father, Claudio, was USMNT’s captain at two World Cups, including 2002 tournament when the Americans made a surprise run to quarterfinals.
USMNT roster for World Cup in Qatar is young but talented, with few big surprises | Opinion
USMNT roster for Qatar includes three teenagers and is the second-youngest it has ever sent to a World Cup. Only the 1990 team was younger.
Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter’s criticism of World Cup in Qatar comes 12 years too late | Opinion
Qatar will be the smallest country to host the World Cup since Switzerland in 1954. The Gulf nation is smaller than the state of Connecticut.
Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter’s criticism of World Cup in Qatar comes 12 years too late | Opinion
Qatar will be the smallest country to host the World Cup since Switzerland in 1954. The Gulf nation is smaller than the state of Connecticut.