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SI:AM | Soccer vs. Football

From the moment the draw was announced, the U.S. men’s national team’s game today against England was going to be a big one. A World Cup match between two countries with such a long and complicated history played on a day when many Americans are home from work? It’s bound to draw plenty of eyeballs. And now, after the U.S. drew against Wales on Monday, it’s even more important.
— Sports Illustrated (November 26)   (Pocket)  

Iran vs USA: Why Is It Hard To Focus On Just The Football?

There were calls for street protests in Iran following the England match. But demonstrations were very limited amid a heavy presence by security forces and a severe slowdown in internet connections that came on top of significant internet restrictions that have been in place since shortly after the protests began.
— Al Jazeera (November 30)   (Pocket)  

Spain vs. Germany - Football Match Report - November 27, 2022 - ESPN

With time running out on Hansi Flick's side, Fullkrug had the ball fortuitously fall to him in the Spain penalty area and he made no doubt with the finish, blasting a beautiful strike past Simon to give Germany their first point of the tournament so far.
— ESPN (November 28)   (Pocket)  

US Soccer Matched English Football On The Biggest Possible Stage

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— The Ringer (November 28)   (Pocket)  

USMNT battles England to a scoreless draw in World Cup matchup - The Washington Post

USMNT battles England to a scoreless draw in World Cup matchupThe Washington PostEngland vs. United States - Football Match Report - November 25, 2022ESPNWorld Cup 2022: USMNT-England ends 0-0 as Americans' inspired play goes for naughtYahoo SportsPhotos: England get reality check in 0-0 draw with USAl Jazeera English2022 World Cup: USA, England play to scoreless draw in QatarESPNView
— Washington Post (November 26)   (Pocket)  

Morocco vs Croatia LIVE! World Cup 2022 match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction today

Another four-game World Cup day kicks off in Al Khor this morning as Group F officially gets underway. Perennial dark horses Croatia are playing their first match on football’s grandest stage since the 2018 final in Moscow, when they were bested 4-2 by France after overcoming the likes of England and Argentina during an unforgettable campaign to even outshine their 1998 vintage.
— Weekly Standard (November 24)   (Pocket)  

Kyiv demands apology from Orban over scarf showing part of Ukraine as Hungarian territory

Prime Minister Viktor Orban attended a football match wearing a scarf depicting a map of ‘Greater Hungary’ with parts of neighbouring states including Ukraine.
— South China Morning Post (November 23)   (Pocket)  

U.S. World Cup Calculus Is Simple, Even If Iran Prelude Is Anything But

“What I saw from the opening whistle is one team that really wanted to win the game and one team that didn't really want to win the game. Iran wanted to win the game with everything, and they played really committed, really focused,” he recalled. “I didn’t think we were up to it on that night—the United States wasn’t. It just shows what type of commitment you need to win a game at the World Cup.”
— Sports Illustrated (November 29)   (Pocket)  

Ecuador vs Senegal: World Cup 2022 prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h, odds today

The first of this World Cup’s win-or-bust group-stage shootouts takes place today as Ecuador and Senegal meet in Doha.
— Weekly Standard (November 30)   (Pocket)  

Iran government supporters confront protesters at World Cup

Tensions ran high at Iran's 2-0 win over Wales at the World Cup on Friday as fans supporting the Iranian government harassed those protesting against it and stadium security seized flags, T-shirts and other items expressing support for the protest movement that has gripped the Islamic Republic.
— ESPN (November 30)   (Pocket)  

Watch: Moroccan Fans Celebrate World Cup Win By Rioting In European Cities

“This was not a party,” said Claire Martens, VVD party chairman in Amsterdam. “These are guys who think they are in charge of the streets and not the police. We cannot accept that. Why did the (authorities) intervene so late? How are we going to prevent this next week?”
— ZeroHedge Opinion (November 30)   (Pocket)  

World Cup briefing: Ghana win shows flaws in Fifa rankings

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— Financial Times (November 29)   (Pocket)  

Mexico scenarios, World Cup 2022 group standings: El Tri's path to the knockout stage involves a win and help

Mexico remain winless after their first two matches at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, following up their 0-0 draw with Poland by losing 2-0 to Argentina on Saturday. El Tri find themselves dead last in Group C, but still with a realistic chance to advance when they face off against Saudi Arabia on Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET. Still, there are big issues, mainly not being able to score a goal in 180 minutes of action. To advance, Mexico have to win and see the Poland vs. Argentina match go their way, but it's complicated.
— CBS Sports (November 29)   (Pocket)  

Morocco's World Cup win against Belgium triggers riots in Brussels - CNN

Morocco's World Cup win against Belgium triggers riots in BrusselsCNNWorld Cup 2022: Riots break out in Belgium after shocking loss to MoroccoYahoo SportsRiots break out in Brussels after Morocco's win against Belgium at World CupGlobal NewsGdS: De Ketelaere impalpable for club and now for country – more is expectedSempre MilanWorld Cup 2022: Violence in Belgium after defeat to MoroccoMiddle East EyeView
— CNN (November 29)   (Pocket)  

@stonebwoy: When blackstars win their world cup match on this Monday afternoon................( Fill in the blank with a reply ) Go Ghana Blackstars 🇬🇭

@gyaigyimii: @Cristiano Score Ghana just 1 so we can do our comeback in the second half. Don’t worry you will win the World Cup. Let’s goo. Siuuuuuu

@unusual_whales: Saudi stock exchange to close on Wednesday after World Cup win against Argentina, per Reuters.