World Cup

Portugal’s Gonçalo Ramos scores his third goal agaist Switzerland to complete the 51st hat trick in World Cup history. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

The Round of 16 in Qatar: By the Numbers

Three reasons why France are the favorites to win the World Cup

World Cup update: Mexico still making presence felt in Qatar

Defensive mistakes cost the USMNT against Netherlands

Son Heung-Min reacts at full time during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Korea Republic and Portugal at Education City Stadium on December 02, 2022 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Two things that stood out in South Korea’s stunning win over Portugal

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and Luka Modric of Croatia during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group F match between Croatia and Belgium at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on December 1, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Two things that stood out in Croatia’s goalless draw with Belgium

Japan players celebrate after winning Group E at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Round of 16 nearly set, with quite a few surprises

Lionel Messi in action during the World Cup 2022 Group C match between Poland and Argentina at Stadium 974 on November 30, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Fareed Kotb/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Two reasons behind Argentina’s 2-0 win over Poland

A Denmark fan reacts prior to kick off in the World Cup 2022 Group D match between Australia and Denmark at Al Janoub Stadium on November 30, 2022 in Al Wakrah, Qatar. (Photo by Youssef Loulidi/Fantasista/Getty Images,)

Two things that stood out in Australia’s 1-0 win over Denmark

El Tri crashed out of the World Cup earlier than expected and things have gone downhill from there. (Photo by ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP via Getty Images)

Suddenly resurgent, El Tri still comes up one goal short

Denmark's Christian Eriksen (left) reacts after Australia won 1-0 to knock the Danes out of the 2022 World Cup.(Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Group D: Wild ending sees Australia through to knockout round

Mexico players appear to be in a light-hearted mood during a Tuesday training session. They'd better be all business today against Saudi Arabia. (Photo by ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP via Getty Images)

Punchless Mexico running out of time in Qatar

Yon de Luisa (center) is flanked by national teams director Jaime Ordiales (left) and El Tri manager Gerardo Martino. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

World Cup fallout: El Tri sags, but FMF boss on safe ground

Saudi Arabian players celebrate score after they took a 2-1 lead over Argentina while producing the biggest upset of the World Cup thus far. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Odds and Ends through two group-stage matchdays in Qatar

Casemiro celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group G match between Brazil and Switzerland at Stadium 974 on November 28, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

World Cup Group G: Brazil beat Switzerland 1-0 to clinch spot in knockout rounds

Jamal Musiala battles for possession with Dani Olmo during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Spain and Germany at Al Bayt Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Three things from Spain’s 1-1 draw with Germany

Niclas Fullkrug celebrates scoring his goal against Spain (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)

Niclas Füllkrug deserves a World Cup start for Germany

El Tri was left with little life after this Enzo Fernández shot rippled the net to give Argentina a 2-0 victory over Mexico. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

El Tri forced to embrace ‘Dumb and Dumber’ axiom

A Belgium fan reacts at the end of the Group F match between Belgium and Morocco at the Al-Thumama Stadium in Doha on November 27, 2022. (Photo by ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Two things that stood out in Morocco’s 2-0 win over Belgium

Lionel Messi after scoring the opening goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Argentina and Mexico at Lusail Stadium on November 26, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Argentina continues dominance over Mexico at the World Cup

Didier Deschamps celebrates at the end of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group D football match between France and Denmark at Stadium 974 in Doha on November 26, 2022.(Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Three things that stood out in France’s 2-1 win over Denmark

Poland's Wojciech Szczesny stops a penalty by Saudi Arabia's Salem Al-Dawsari during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group C match. (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP via Getty Images)

World Cup: Szczęsny steals the show in Poland’s win over Saudi Arabia

Issam Jebali of Tunisia competes with Harry Souttar of Australia during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D match. (Photo by Juan Luis Diaz/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

World Cup Group D: Australia bounce back with crucial win over Tunisia

Hirving "Chucky" Lozano might have to produce a goal if El Tri has hopes of remaining in Qatar through next week. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

World Cup Group C: El Tri faces Argentina in battle for survival

Senegal celebrates scoring a goal during during FIFA World Cup. (Photo by Salih Zeki Fazlioglu/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

World Cup: Senegal impress with 3-1 win over Qatar

Japan's second goal bounces into the net as Germany goalie Manuel Neuer (right) and defender Niklas Sule (left react). (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Three things that stood out in Japan’s 2-1 upset win over Germany

Japan's players celebrate a goal (Photo by Serhat Cagdas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

World Cup Group E: Japan overcome 1-0 deficit to stun Germany

El Tri winger "Chucky" Lozano battled Polish defenders throughout the Group C in the World Cup opener for both teams. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Group C: Ochoa plays the hero as El Tri draws Poland 0-0