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Another Match In Atlanta, Another Argentina Comeback As World Cup Final Set Against Spain
Argentina rallied from a goal down with two late goals to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, setting up a final against Spain.
Jon Nelson
Jul 153 min read


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


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
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