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World Cup team of the tournament: Our writers make their picks — and there’s no room for Kane
FIFA have announced their ‘Dream XI’ of the World Cup, which is decided by fan votes throughout the tournament, and…
The BookKeeper — Exploring FIFA’s finances: Where the money comes from and where it goes
“Every dollar goes back to the development of football.”So said FIFA president Gianni Infantino in Mexico City on June 10,…
Why are centre-halves taking, and missing, so many penalties at the World Cup?
When identifying players best suited to taking a penalty, you would probably think of ability, technique and ball striking as…
With 32 World Cup teams left, who has best route to the final and can Messi beat goals record? Day 17 recap
It’s day 17 of the World Cup, and the group stage has come to an end.Many of the biggest decisions…
Has three winning hosts supercharged this World Cup? Was Neymar worth the risk? Day eight recap
Mexico have become the first team to book their place in the World Cup knockout stage — and with their…
The first round of World Cup games is over: Best team, player, worst prediction and who will win?
The first round of World Cup games is over — featuring 24 matches, 75 goals, and one Lionel Messi.There is…
World Cup hydration breaks? No thanks, say The Athletic’s readers
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app.Of all the things FIFA expected to…
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