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Argentina vs England preview: a match between Messi and Bellingham

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by Cesareo Contreras
Kylian Mbappé strikes the ball between two Morocco defenders, Mazraoui and one wearing No. 14, as it deflects off the second defender's hands.

Spain versus France preview: A showdown between two titan teams

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by Cesareo Contreras
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Former Northeastern Husky makes MLB All-Star roster as a top pitcher

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

The 2026 World Cup’s header trends: more assists, higher precision

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by Greg St. Martin
England midfielder Jude Bellingham (10) scores a goal.

Bellingham, Paredes key players in World Cup quarterfinal matchups

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by Cesareo Contreras
Two male soccer players in red jerseys protest a call by an official, seen holding his arms up in a yellow jersey.

Are some teams getting favorable calls in World Cup matches?

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by Cesareo Contreras

Norway-England preview: The players to watch in the quarterfinal match

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by Greg St. Martin
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

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by Greg St. Martin
Lionel Messi celebrates with arms raised, Argentina players and Switzerland defenders in the background.

How age could help Messi advance in Argentina-Switzerland quarterfinal

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by Hannah Morse
Spain's Lamine Yamal shields the ball from a challenging Portugal defender, arm extended for balance as he drives forward.

Spain versus Belgium: What the data says about the matchup

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by Cesareo Contreras
David Beckham lines up a corner kick in a crowded stadium, with a referee and assistant referee looking on near the corner flag.

Northeastern physicist explains how to ‘bend it like Beckham’

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by Cyrus Moulton
Hakimi shields the ball from Douglas's outstretched leg near the sideline, with substitutes watching from the bench behind them.

France versus Morocco: Who will win in the first quarterfinal game?

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by Cesareo Contreras