France players lift the World Cup trophy after their victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia in Moscow on Sunday. Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images hide caption
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Saturday
Referee Howard Webb of England, right, shows the red card to Netherlands' John Heitinga, left, during the World Cup final soccer match between the Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, July 11, 2010. Martin Meissner/ASSOCIATED PRESS hide caption
Ex-World Cup Final Referee Talks About This Critical Role Ahead Of Croatia Vs. France
Friday
In a June 22 World Cup Match in St. Petersburg, Russia, Costa Rica's Giancarlo Gonzalez fouls Brazil's Neymar (in blue at left), but the penalty was rescinded after Video Assistant Referee review. Brazil went on to win 2-0. Lee Smith/Reuters hide caption
Wednesday
Croatia's Mario Mandzukic celebrates after scoring the winning goal in extra time as Croatia beat England 2-1 in a World Cup semifinal on Wednesday. Frank Augstein/AP hide caption
The White Stripes officially broke up in 2011, but the band's presence is still felt in sports stadiums around the world thanks to the song "Seven Nation Army." Jessica Bindernagel/EyeEm/Getty Images hide caption
Why 'Seven Nation Army' Is The One Jock Jam To Rule Them All
Friday
Neymar reacts after a tackle during the Russia 2018 World Cup match between Brazil and Mexico in Samara on Monday. Saeed Khan/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
Thursday
Children play in the fountains near the Monument of Glory statue in Samara, Russia. The city's utility company is urging residents to conserve water during the World Cup. Stuart Franklin/FIFA via Getty Images hide caption
Wednesday
Aleksandr Purgayev (left) and Aleksandr Selyukh grew up together, and both played for their town's soccer team in the 1970s. Purgayev is now the team's coach. Alina Selyukh/NPR hide caption
Reporter's Notebook: In Small-Town Russia, 'Football Is My Life'
Wednesday
South Korean players celebrate during their World Cup upset win over Germany in Kazan, Russia, in which they scored twice late to shock the defending champs. Dylan Martinez/Reuters hide caption
France's Olivier Giroud, center, goes down after a header during the group C match between Denmark and France at the 2018 soccer World Cup at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Tuesday. The teams played to a scoreless tie — the tournament's first. David Vincent/AP hide caption
Tuesday
Sunday
In the Sochi Olympic Park, the Bolshoy Ice Dome is seen behind the Olympic flame cauldron, which now has a singing fountain that performs for tourists after sunset. The 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, was the most expensive Olympics in history. Alina Selyukh/NPR hide caption
#Sochifornia: Locals Say 2014 Olympics Helped Sochi Shed Its Soviet Sheen
Young soccer players practice at the Sarcelles A.A.S. complex in Sarcelles, France. Pete Kiehart for NPR hide caption
France's World Cup Team Brings Positive Attention To Suburban Fans
Friday
Before the World Cup began, Mousa Faye sold his "Allez Les Lions" (French for "go Lions") scarves for $1.25. Now they're going for $4.40. Ricci Shryock for NPR hide caption
Thursday
Ukrainian film director Oleg Sentsov is seen inside of the defendant's cage in a military courtroom in the southwestern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don in July 2015. Sergey Venyavsky/AFP/Getty Images hide caption