FIFA World Cup

The U.S. men's team has advanced to the knockout round just six times in 11 tournament appearances.
The host team earned the wrong kind of historical first in its third and final game of the World Cup.
The news conference before the U.S.-Iran match took a surreal turn.
The man wore a blue Superman T-shirt that said “SAVE UKRAINE” on the front and “RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN” on the back.
The sudden rise in tourists to Qatar is putting pressure on camels, who have almost no time to rest between each ride.
The decision was intended to show “support for the women in Iran fighting for basic human rights,” the U.S. Soccer Federation said Sunday.
Messi came up with another crucial goal for Argentina in a 2-0 win over Mexico that ignited the team’s World Cup chances.
Qatar, where gay sex is illegal, faced intense international scrutiny and criticism in the run-up to the tournament over rights issues.
Stadium security in Qatar also seized flags, T-shirts and other items expressing support for the protest movement that has gripped the Islamic Republic.
Qatar is the quickest host nation team to depart the tournament in its 92-year history.