Greg St. Martin, Author at Northeastern Global News

Spain's Marc Cucurella dribbles the ball toward an Argentine player during the World Cup final.

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An Argentine player heads the ball during a match against Egypt.

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Lionel Messi mid-kick while a ball flies through the air in front of him.

Argentina and Switzerland preview: Messi vs. a stout Swiss defense

Senegal fans wearing team colors and a lion headdress cheer in the stands, holding scarves reading "Senegal" and "Champion d'Afrique."

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A soccer player kicks a ball in front of two other players in the background.

Low block? Final third? Here’s what these and other soccer terms mean

Three U.S. players celebrating on the field, one shouting with arms raised, another smiling and reaching toward him.

How the United States can beat Belgium, according to the data

England player Harry Kane rushes to celebrate with teammates after a win against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

What makes Harry Kane a devastating finisher, according to the data

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (left) and Argentina's Lionel Messi (right)

Argentina-Cape Verde preview: It’s a matchup between Messi vs. Vozinha

Michael Olise attempts a bicycle kick during a World Cup game against Sweden.

Meet Michael Olise, the conductor of France’s mighty offense

Paraguay players celebrate together on the field, fists clenched and shouting, surrounded by teammates and a packed stadium crowd.

How Paraguay knocked Germany out of the World Cup, according to the data

Ivory Coast's Yan Diomande drives the ball forward during a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E match against Curacao at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

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