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England’s Wonderwall Travels to Atlanta as Soccer Bridges a Nation’s Divide
England turned Wonderwall into a World Cup anthem this summer. Ahead of Wednesday's Atlanta semifinal against Argentina, SDH unpacks what it means.

Frank Osborne
Jul 133 min read


The Two Minutes Leandro Paredes Bought Argentina
Leandro Paredes' late defensive stop preserved Argentina's 3-2 comeback over Egypt, sending the World Cup holders into the quarterfinals.

Jason Longshore
Jul 75 min read


Harry Kane Delivers England's Ticket to Mexico City
In the closing minutes of the first half in Atlanta, Harry Kane got in behind the DR Congo defense with goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi beaten and the entire box in front of him. He had the simplest route available after cutting to the outside, running straight into Mpasi's arms and inviting the whistle. Instead he went down early, chasing contact that was never going to arrive. The referee waved play on. It was the correct call, and for a while it looked like the only real chance En

Jason Longshore
Jul 15 min read


The Long View: England's Blank Canvas Problem
England had 80% possession against Ghana and scored nothing. DR Congo are going to do the same thing to them at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The numbers from both group stages tell a more complicated story than England's six-point finish suggests.

Jason Longshore
Jun 306 min read


DR Congo Roars Into the Knockouts, Beats Uzbekistan 3-1 Behind Wissa Brace
Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo rallied past Uzbekistan 3-1 in Atlanta, earning its first World Cup win and a Round of 32 matchup with England.
Jon Nelson
Jun 275 min read


Lumumba Stands
Michel Nkuka Mboladinga has stood motionless at DR Congo matches since 2013, embodying Patrice Lumumba's memorial. A US visa denial keeps him out of Atlanta.

Jason Longshore
Jun 274 min read


Better Late Than Never: Haiti, Johny Placide, and a World Cup Worth the Wait
Haiti fell 4-2 to Morocco in Atlanta but left the 2026 World Cup with Placide's farewell, Isidor's stunner, and an entire nation's pride on full display.
Jon Nelson
Jun 256 min read


Johny Placide's Last Stand: Morocco Beats Haiti 4-2 in Atlanta World Cup Thriller
Johny Placide made seven saves in his final international match as Morocco defeated Haiti 4-2 in Group C at the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta. Wilson Isidor scored a stunning goal.

Jason Longshore
Jun 244 min read


South Africa Rescues Point as Mokoena Penalty Cancels Sadílek Opener
Teboho Mokoena's 83rd-minute penalty rescued South Africa in a 1-1 draw with Czechia in the 2026 World Cup group stage in Atlanta. Full match report and stats.

Jason Longshore
Jun 186 min read


No More Nevers
FIFA, KultureCity, and Hisense are making the 2026 World Cup the first sensory-inclusive tournament in history. Here is what that looks like at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Jason Longshore
May 224 min read
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