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Ray Ratto

Canada's defender #02 Alistair Johnston (L) reacts after Croatia won the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group F football match between Croatia and Canada at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on November 27, 2022.

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Canada’s World Cup Is Already Over

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Billy Haisley

Argentina's Lionel Messi (l) cheers with Argentina's Julian Alvarez (r) after his goal for 1:0.

World Cup 2022 – Argentina – Mexico

Argentina Saved Its World Cup, And Can Now Begin Again

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Patrick Redford

AL KHOR, QATAR - NOVEMBER 25: Tyler Adams of United States of America talks with Yunus Musah of United States of America during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and USA at Al Bayt Stadium on November 25, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Juan Luis Diaz/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

England v USA: Group B – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

USMNT Stands Tall Against England

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Tom Ley

Uruguay v Korea Republic: Group H – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

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Richarlison Found What He’s Been Looking For

Marco Asensio of Spain celebrates with team mates after scoring during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Spain and Costa Rica at Al Thumama Stadium on November 23, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.

Spain v Costa Rica: Group E – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Spain Touches The Sky

Germany v Japan: Group E – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Japan And Germany Played A Perfect Game

Amos Barshad

Harry Kane of England walks around the pitch after being substituted during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and IR Iran at Khalifa International Stadium on November 21, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.

England v IR Iran: Group B – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love Harry Kane

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Luis Paez-Pumar

A board signifying 14 minutes of first half stoppage time is seen during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and IR Iran at Khalifa International Stadium on November 21, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.

Where Is All This World Cup Stoppage Time Coming From?

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 22: Robert Lewandowski of Poland shoots a penalty which is saved by Guillermo Ochoa of Mexico during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Mexico and Poland at Stadium 974 on November 22, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by)

Mexico v Poland: Group C – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Memo Ochoa Still Has More World Cup Magic In Him

USA's forward #21 Timothy Weah celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B football match between USA and Wales at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on November 21, 2022.

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There’s No Weah In Hell I’m Going To Get Too Bummed About The USMNT’s Draw

England Beat Iran While FIFA And Qatar Beat Everyone Else

Salem Aldawsari of Saudi Arabia celebrates as he scores the goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia at Lusail Stadium on November 22, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.

Argentina v Saudi Arabia: Group C – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Saudi Arabia Had Too Much Fight For Argentina To Handle

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World Cup Teams Back Off Plan To Wear Rainbow Armbands

Enner Valencia of Ecuador , Celebrates the 0:1 goal, which was pulled back for offside during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar.

Qatar v Ecuador: Group A – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Qatar Opened The World Cup By Eating A Bunch Of Shit

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FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Previews

Contained Within This Post Is A Comprehensive Preview Of Every Goddamn Team In The World Cup

An empty Budweiser beer stand at Fan Festival ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on November 18, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.

FIFA Is Getting The Beerless World Cup It Deserves

Heung-min Son of Korea Republic poses during the official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 portrait session at on November 16, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.

Korea Republic Portraits – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

South Korea Will Need Son Heung-Min To Be Heroic


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Luis Suarez of Uruguay celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal of his team during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification match between Chile and Uruguay ay Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo on March 29, 2022 in Santiago, Chile.

Chile v Uruguay – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifier

Uruguay Will Try Once Again To Upset The Soccer World

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The World Cup Is The Perfect Place For Ghana To Start Over

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal during the UEFA Nations league match between Portugal v Spain at the Estadio Municipal de Braga on September 27, 2022 in Braga Portugal.

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Portugal Is Still All About Ronaldo, Even When It Shouldn’t Be

Xherdan Shaqiri of Switzerland (L) celebrates Remo Freuler of Switzerland (R) for his goal during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 2 match between Switzerland and Czech Republic at Kybunpark on September 27, 2022 in St Gallen, Switzerland.

Switzerland v Czech Republic: UEFA Nations League – League Path Group 2

Switzerland Can Dare To Dream

Cameroon's coach Rigobert Song (C) celebrates with his coaching staff after qualifying for the 2022 Qatar World Cup African after winning the football match between Algeria and Cameroon at the Mustapha Tchaker Stadium in the city of Blida on March 29, 2022.

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Cameroon Fought Hard For A Short Trip To Qatar

Neymar Junior of Brazil celebrates his goal during the international friendly match between Brazil and Tunisia at Parc des Princes on September 27, 2022 in Paris, France.

Brazil v Tunisia – International Friendly

Can Brazil Be Brazil Again?

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Albert Burneko

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Croatia Will Say Goodbye To A Legend In Qatar

Serbia's players cheer in front of their supporters after Serbia's forward Aleksandar Mitrovic scored 0-2 during the UEFA Nations League Group 4 between Norway and Serbia in Oslo on September 27, 2022.

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Serbia Will Try To Score Its Way Out Of Its Group