World Cup

You're Not Imagining Things. There's Way More Stoppage Time At This World Cup.

And it's having more of an impact on the action than ever.

Dec 16, 2022 • Neil Paine

How Does Germany’s Blowout of Brazil Compare to Those in Other Sports?

On Tuesday morning, I called the World Cup semifinal between Germany and Brazil a very evenly matched contest.

Jul 9, 2014 • Neil Paine

The Germans Are Young, in Their Prime, And Really, Really Good

Update (July 13, 6:10 p.m.): Germany won the World Cup on Sunday, defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time.

Jun 26, 2014 • Neil Paine

Why Isn’t the U.S. Men’s National Team Better at Soccer?

Monday marks the 2014 World Cup debut for the United States men’s national team, and with it begins the Americans’ 10th attempt to capture soccer’s most…

Jun 16, 2014 • Neil Paine

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