Joy and Anxiety Collide as Moroccans Look to World Cup Match With France
Morocco’s magical run has elated fans, but for some, the strain of the impending showdown with the country’s former colonial overlords is too much.
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What's Powering Argentina at the World Cup? 1,100 Pounds of Yerba Mate.
The herbal drink is beloved by South American players, who have taken it with them around the world — including to Qatar.
Source: nytimes.com
Croatia Is the World Cup Team That Refuses to Lose
Croatia, a nation of four million people, needs one more win to reach a second straight World Cup final. If it happens, it will probably come on penalties, and certainly after extra time.
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The Pundit Whisperer
Qatar’s beIN Sports hired a host of retired soccer stars to bring authority to its World Cup coverage and a group of interpreters to render their words into Arabic. The toughest assignments go to one man.
Source: nytimes.com
Two Favorites, Two Underdogs, Too Good
France and Argentina entered the World Cup as contenders, but Croatia and Morocco have proved to be worthy challengers for the title.
Source: nytimes.com