U.S. faces the Netherlands today as FIFA World Cup reaches knockout stage
The knockout stage at the FIFA World Cup kicks off on Saturday as the U.S. faces the Netherlands' powerhouse team.
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It's knockout time at the World Cup for the U.S. and Netherlands — only one moves on
The pressure is high for both squads, but the United States already has relieved some of that tension by moving into the tournament's second round, an accomplishment some observers did not expect.
Previewing the World Cup's round of 16: Who's in, who's out and storylines to watch
The group stage had it all: cheers, tears, penalties, pelvic contusions, VAR-assisted calls that came down to millimeters. Now, the World Cup is onto the knockout round. Here's our guide to the games.
U.S. men's success in the World Cup brings a windfall to the women's team
The success of the men's squad in Qatar will bring players on the women's team more money than they were rewarded for winning the 2019 tournament.
What's in store for the World Cup's Round of 16
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to ESPN host and analyst Luis Miguel Echegaray about the latest round of matches in the World Cup and what to expect from the U.S. team Saturday.
Death and dishonesty: Stories of two workers who built the World Cup stadiums in Qatar
Vinod Kumar of India and Anish Adhikari of Nepal are among the many migrant workers who helped build the stadiums. Adhikari says he was misled about working conditions. Kumar died on the job.
Some clothing choices have caused a stir at the World Cup
Qatar warned about clothing restrictions for this year's World Cup, and fans are finding out that officials weren't bluffing — but some controversial outfits have slipped into stadiums.
Clint Smith of 'The Atlantic' on 'What we ask of Black American athletes'
NPR's A Martinez talks to Clint Smith about the captain of the U.S. national soccer team, who was pointedly asked about racism in America this week at a news conference in Doha.
For many in the Latino community, soccer is a unifying force
A large part of the Latino community has been religiously watching the FIFA World Cup since it started.
The first all-female referee team makes history at the World Cup
History is made as the first all-female referee team officiates the World Cup match between Costa Rica and Germany.