Lionel Messi, loss and the cruellest month of his career
The sycamore trees sway and the chain-link fences rattle. It’s a cold July day in Arroyo Seco, in the depths…
The New York Times News Quiz, July 17, 2026
1 of 11Kenny Holston/The New York TimesLindsey Graham, a South Carolina senator, died on Saturday at 71. Who was appointed…
The bitter history of England vs Argentina, a World Cup semi-final steeped in bad blood
Lionel Scaloni called for calm. “The message,” he said, “is that this is a football game. That’s what I can…
Switzerland hold nerve in penalty shootout to sink Colombia and reach World Cup quarter-finals
The World Cup quarter-final line-up is complete.Switzerland became the eighth, and final, nation to progress from the round of 16…
See How Colombia’s Goal Was Ruled Offside by a Toe
Colombia ended Saturday in a 0-0 draw with Portugal. It looked like Colombia would be victorious after Davinson Sánchez appeared…
Messi scores again as Argentina beat Jordan. Do world champions have perfect pathway to semi-finals?
Argentina got ready for the World Cup knockout stage with a 3-1 against Jordan in Dallas on Saturday night. The…
Australia go level with USMNT in Group D after surprise win against Turkey
They began the World Cup as outsiders in Group D but Australia now have — according to The Athletic’s projections…
