Round of 16 Archives - Northeastern Global News

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’

by Cyrus Moulton

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

What makes a soccer match exciting? There’s data for that

by Greg St. Martin

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

by Greg St. Martin

A large crowd of Norwegian fans filling a street after a victory.

How do World Cup crowds get synchronized so quickly? Researchers explain

by Katya Poltorak

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

by Greg St. Martin

Referee Ismail Elfath points while showing a red card, surrounded by Uruguay and Spain players reacting.

Red cards have more than tripled since the last World Cup, data shows

by Cesareo Contreras

Mexico faces England in a top data-driven Round of 16 matchup

by Cesareo Contreras

Mexico's Raul Jimenez runs to celebrate on the field.

How the host nations reigned victorious in the first knockout round

by Cesareo Contreras