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In Praise of Nil-Nil: Mexico and Brazil Show How It's Done

Guillermo Ochoa’s Hair, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Pecs, and the Russians’ Wine-Red Uniforms

How the National Team Coach Went from Patriotic Symbol to Globe-Trotting Mercenary

USA and Ghana Fans Hugged It Out Before the Battle in Natal: Photos

French Revival? Five Story Lines to Watch During Les Bleus' Next Matches

The U.S.-Ghana Match Was the Best Worst Game of the Tournament

Why You Should (and Should Not) be Excited About Belgium’s New Golden Generation

Pepe's Headbutt Earned Him a Red Card. But Does Anger Sometimes Help Players, Too?

Kostas Mitroglou and Greece Could Really Use a Win

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A Tale of Two Argentinas: What the Bosnia Game Taught Us About the Team's Conflicting Approaches

Photos of England Fans in "The Place to Avoid"