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After the first four round-of-32 games in World Cup history, I think we were all asking the same question:
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Haaland shakes off Ivory Coast shackles to haul Norway into World Cup last 16
ARLINGTON, Texas: With his team on the ropes and heading towards extra time, Norway's Erling Haaland burst to life to fire his side into the World Cup last 16 in a far-from-vintage performance that will still go down in history.
San Francisco Mayor Lurie, a diehard soccer fan, riding the World Cup wave
SAN FRANCISCO, June 30 : While some U.S. mayors and politicians talk up their love for soccer in the spotlight of the World Cup, San Francisco's Mayor Daniel Lurie insists he is the real deal.
Haaland the hero again as Norway edge Ivory Coast to advance at World Cup
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 30 : Erling Haaland shattered Ivory Coast's World Cup hopes on Tuesday, netting an 86th-minute winner that sent Norway into the last 16 with a 2-1 victory at Dallas Stadium.
Erling Haaland leads Norway to first World Cup knockout win, date with 5-time champion Brazil
Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the Round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.
Familiar failings leave Japan at World Cup crossroads
DALLAS, June 30 : Despite coach Hajime Moriyasu's pre-tournament declarations that his team should challenge for the title, Japan will travel home from the World Cup having been knocked out in a fashion that has become all too familiar.
Brazil's Paqueta suffers muscle injury, doubtful for round of 16
June 30 : Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta suffered a muscle injury to the back of his left thigh during their 2-1 victory over Japan in the World Cup round of 32 on Monday, the Brazilian FA (CBF) said on Tuesday.
Morocco's attacking changes make them stronger force than four years ago
ATLANTA, June 30 : Morocco again pulled off a stunning World Cup win in eliminating the Netherlands on Monday to continue their giant-killing run of four years ago, but the team is much changed under new coach Mohamed Ouahbi with a different approach to winning.