Fans in Paris prepare for Argentina and France to face off in the World Cup final
France is competing against Argentina in the World Cup final. In Paris, concerns over human rights violations are now mixed with excitement.
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Argentinian soccer fans are hoping Messi finally gets to lift a World Cup
Argentina is competing against France in the World Cup final. In Buenos Aires, enthusiasm is high for a badly wanted win.
Croatia defeats Morocco 2-1 for third place title at World Cup
Luka Modrić led Croatia to third place in what was likely the midfield great's last appearance at the World Cup. It is the second time Croatia has taken third place.
For Argentina fans, watching the World Cup can be too much to handle
Argentine linguist and soccer fan Bruno Estigarribia has waited decades to see his beloved team win another World Cup. But with the big match approaching, he finds it too stressful to even watch.
Grant Wahl's wife remembers the late soccer journalist
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Dr. Celine Gounder, wife of the late Grant Wahl, about the renowned soccer journalist's legacy.
How a bowling alley in a 100-year old church building became home base for Croatian soccer fans
Croation soccer fans will crowd into a basement bowling alley in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday morning to watch their national team play Morocco for third place in the World Cup.
Saturday Sports: France and Argentina face off in the 2022 World Cup final on Sunday
France and Argentina will face off in the final match Sunday as the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar comes to a close.
France takes on Argentina in the World Cup Final. Here's what you need to know.
The final game of the 2022 World Cup on Sunday is set to be its most thrilling. Defending champion France takes on Argentina as Lionel Messi seeks the one trophy missing from his glorious career.
The World Cup is sparking holiday spirit in hospitals
Hospitals can be lonely places, especially during the holidays. But there's a new kind of holiday spirit sparked by the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Brittney Griner says she'll play in the upcoming WNBA season
In her first public statement since being freed from Russia, the two-time Olympic gold medalist says she'll play for her team, the Phoenix Mercury, when the season starts in May.