Brazil got into the rhythm in the round of 16, scoring four first-half goals to samba to an easy victory over South Korea. Croatia had the opposite experience in its last game, squeaking by Japan on penalty kicks. Now the two nations meet in the quarte…
Every match with Argentina is appointment viewing, because it could be the last time we see Lionel Messi on the World Cup stage. Next up for the 35-year-old legend and Argentina is the Netherlands in the quarterfinals on Friday. Messi was his vintage s…
Can anyone stop Kylian Mbappé? France’s quicksilver striker has scored five goals at the 2022 World Cup already — and six has historically been enough to win you the Golden Boot, the award FIFA gives to the tournament’s top scorer. France eased into t…