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A late shock goal in extra time forced penalty kicks. Croatia made the most of them.

The Western media has increasingly abetted Palestinian propaganda efforts to erase the Jewish claim to Jerusalem and the Temple Mount. Far too many journalists

From a desert tent to a golden bowl, the spectacular arenas Qatar has built in and around Doha showcase the majesty, and the folly, of this World Cup.

The 21-year-old striker for Benfica started in place of Cristiano Ronaldo and instantly became Portugal’s new goal-scoring hero.

After failing to break through in regular and extra time, Spain missed all three of its penalty kicks and lost to Morocco.

Arabs and Africans around the world joined in an outpouring of pride and joy over Morocco’s World Cup success after it defeated Spain.

France and England, Argentina and Brazil, Messi and Ronaldo: The quarterfinals offer everything except an easy path to the trophy.

Arab fans and Arab teams have been using the tournament’s global stage to elevate the Palestinian cause in the stands and on the field.

An increasingly diverse Spain squad is drawing in fans who had once seen it as a symbol of their country, but not necessarily of them.

At the only government-sanctioned store selling alcohol during the World Cup, strict rules keep it out of reach for most residents.