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Your Spain-Netherlands Open Thread
It's time for the match of the day: Spain vs. The Netherlands, rematch of the last World Cup's final. Let's talk about it, OK?...
Here's Mexico's Goal To Squeak Past Cameroon
Mexico played Cameroon today in what was expected to be a fun, attacking match. Neither team disappointed. ...
Mexico's Hat Game Is Elite
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No World Cup Viewing Party Is Cozier Than Berlin's
Throughout the World Cup, fans will be watching games in a "World Cup Living Room" set up on the pitch of FC Union Berlin. The organizers, inspired by a fan chant about the stadium being their home, set up the grass with end tables, lamps, and it all amounts to one of the more special atmospheres I ...
<em>The Colbert Report</em> Is Here To Dampen Your World Cup Spirits
On last night's episode of The Colbert Report, Stephen Colbert was joined by one of the show's best recurring characters, German ambassador Hans Beinholtz, who reminded us that a sports fan's existence is ultimately a bleak and destructive one....
Here's Your Mexico-Cameroon Open Thread
You've read the Mexico preview. You've read the Cameroon preview. Now it's time to see how they actually match up. Hang out with us in the discussion section while we watch the match, which kicks off at noon Eastern....
World Cup Goals, As Called By Local Announcers: June 12
Every morning, we're going to try to round up every goal scored in the World Cup as aired by local broadcasts in those countries. Here's how yesterday's goals sounded on HRT 2 in Croatia and on Rede Globo in Brazil. GOL!!!...
How Mexico's Most Important Player Nearly Walked Away from the Game
Heading into Brazil 2014, Mexico's soccer team is playing like an unrefined orchestra. They will be looking to midfielder Hector Herrera as the conductor to bring them together....
How Many People Will Get Dengue Fever This World Cup?
Right now, about 600,000 people are pouring into Brazil for the World Cup, joining the two million Brazilians planning to shuffle around on some sort of World Cup pilgrimage. What many of the interlopers don't know, and what many of the locals do, but can do little about, is that being outdoors in B...
Today's World Cup Live Streaming Links
Here are your links for streaming today's matches live, either with U.S.-based English/Spanish commentary or home nations' local broadcasts. ...
Boris Diaw's Behind-The-Back Pass Was Just Incredible
We've already sung the praises of Boris Diaw and his intoxicating fat-guy game, but after the performance he put on during last night's beat down of the Heat, it's worth heaping a little more praise on the thick Frenchman....
Brazilian Newspaper Thanks Ref Who Rewarded Dive
Via the Globe and Mail's Stephanie Nolen, the front page of Brazilian paper O Globo's World Cup supplement today. Yeah, even the Brazilians know what's up....
Dad In Brazil Blows Up His Protesting Son's Spot, Tells Him To Get A Job
There you are, trying to join in on the great social movement of your young life, chants in your mouth, shirt covering your face. But then dad sees you, pulls the shirt off your face, and makes you go home. Goddammit, dad....
Colin Kaepernick And Two Other NFLers Won't Be Charged In April Incident
Prosecutors announced today that 49ers players Colin Kaepernick and Quinton Patton, and Seahawks player Ricardo Lockette would not be charged in connection with an April incident in Miami involving a woman....
The World Cup Of Beer
Beer is one of the oldest hallmarks of civilization; parts of the 'Code of Hammurabi' regulated the production of beer, and the Sumerian pantheon featured Ninkasi, a goddess dedicated to that golden beverage. The world's oldest continuing food-production regulation is the Reinheitsgebot, promulgated...
Romário: The Hustler From Brazil's <i>Favelas</i>
From Eduardo Galeano's classic, now available as an ebook. We'll have excerpts throughout the week....
Here's Fred's Dive In The Box To Give Brazil The Lead
Yea, that's not a penalty. ...
Remember: Brazil Will Get A Shitload Of Fergie Time If It's Losing
Brazil are tied 1-1 in the second half against Croatia, and there is real danger of the home side dropping points. We ran down all the many ways that Brazil will have an advantage playing at home earlier today—culturally, by strength of schedule, and beyond—but given the situation, thought it was...
Brazil's Early Own Goal Scares Shit Out Of Betting Market
The bet trend on Croatia, as the match has progressed, is above. Check out that sad gray betting spike right before Neymar's equalizer....