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France’s counterpress against Ghana begins with the mistake that punished Philippe Joly’s side 12 minutes into its World Cup opener.…

Argentina thrives when matches begin to loosen. One poor touch can become a counterattack, while a midfielder caught five yards…

Poland vs Benin could produce one of those strange World Cup nights when the crowd sees an opening everywhere, and…

France vs Ghana could come down to one clean strike of a stationary ball. Forget possession percentages for a moment.…

Italy vs Japan could come down to a half-second. Noa Fukushima glances over her shoulder, an Italian midfielder loses sight…

Brazil vs Canada starts with a risk Brazil willingly accepts: how many players can Camilla Orlando send inside before Canada…

When Poland walks into Stadion Miejski Bielsko-Biała on September 11, the crowd will want the hosts moving toward goal. Every…

Colombia vs Portugal will be decided in the spaces that rarely make a highlight reel. Not the penalty area. Not…

Penalty box discipline could decide Korea Republic vs Ecuador when two very different World Cup stories collide in Łódź. Ecuador…

Wide overloads could shape France vs Korea Republic from the first whistle at Arena Sosnowiec on September 6. France have…