Qatar Won
For its hosts, this World Cup has already delivered on its PR potential.
Sports
The Joy of Morocco
The Moroccan team may have lost its semifinal World Cup game, but it still made history.
The Ultimate Postcolonial Derby
Morocco and France meet in a historic showdown with deep significance for fans of both teams.
Photos: Fans of the 2022 World Cup
Images of die-hard supporters as they ride emotional roller coasters, watching their teams leave it all on the field
Another Way to Watch the World Cup
A choreographer explains why soccer is a dance.
The Absurd Talent of Kylian Mbappé
The French star player has already proved that he’s one of the best in the history of the game.
Remembering Grant Wahl, a Champion of American Soccer
The journalist died on Friday in Qatar at age 49.
Deion Sanders’s Disappointing Exit
The former NFL star got a great new coaching job. But what happens to schools like Jackson State?
The Psychological Test of Japan’s Finale
The Samurai Blue’s loss against Croatia showed that scoring penalties is a distinct art.
The Jerry Jones Photo Explains a Lot
A 1957 image of the Dallas Cowboys’ owner highlights long-standing inequities in the NFL.