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Germany took 18 minutes to knock Brazil out of the World Cup

The most extraordinary 18 minutes in the history of the World Cup.

On Jul 8, 2014 by Kevin Morris

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How to cook for the perfect World Cup party

Olympia, Wash.-based bloggers Angie and Chris Caldwell are slow-rolling a delicious, nerdily mapped-out tournament of their own.

On Jul 8, 2014 by Ramon Ramirez

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The insect that landed on James Rodriguez might be World Cup’s biggest star

Just who is that bug?

On Jul 5, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Catch a recap of today’s Brazil-Colombia World Cup match

This is an obvious statement, but spoilers ahead. 

On Jul 4, 2014 by Ramon Ramirez

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Germany makes its fourth-straight World Cup semifinals

The Germans easily pushed aside France 1-0.

On Jul 4, 2014 by Ramon Ramirez

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Tim Howard becomes the new U.S. Secretary of Defense on Wikipedia

'Brick wall' would also be appropriate.

On Jul 2, 2014 by Ramon Ramirez

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Belgium leads U.S. 2-1 in World Cup thriller

VfL Wolfsburg's Kevin De Bruyne broke American hearts with a devastating 1-0 strike in the box. 

On Jul 1, 2014 by Ramon Ramirez

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Argentina advances to World Cup quarterfinals in thrilling fashion

It took a last-minute goal—and some last-minute luck—to see Argentina defeat Switzerland.

On Jul 1, 2014 by Ramon Ramirez

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Germany advances past Algeria in World Cup thriller

It took 90 seconds of extra time for Germany’s Andre Schuerrle to lift his country into to the quarterfinals. 

On Jun 30, 2014 by Ramon Ramirez

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Nigeria falls to France in World Cup match

France eliminated Nigeria from the World Cup Monday with an almost inevitable 2-0 result.

On Jun 30, 2014 by Ramon Ramirez

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Waffle House promotes Belgian Waffle boycott ahead of World Cup match

Nothing says freedom like good, old-fashioned American waffles.

On Jun 30, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

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Did hashtag activism forget the World Cup?

Social media was an active force in campaigning against Russia's human rights abuses in Sochi. In Brazil, it's been silent.

On Jun 30, 2014 by S.E. Smith

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Dutch airline enrages Mexican soccer fans with offensive tweet

"I'm never flying your s**tty airline again. F**k you big time."

On Jun 29, 2014 by EJ Dickson

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World Cup fan offers reporter a very NSFW response on live TV

Someone get this guy a TV deal (but probably keep the FCC on standby).

On Jun 29, 2014 by EJ Dickson

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Colombia-Uruguay match spotlights the World Cup’s breakout player

In the 50th minute, James Rodriguez put Uruguay down for good. 

On Jun 28, 2014 by Ramon Ramirez