'Hard-working, compact, united and well-organized': The World Cup's surprising final four - Washington Post
| Washington Post | 'Hard-working, compact, united and well-organized': The World Cup's surprising final four Washington Post MOSCOW — When World Cup players and coaches are asked to explain an almost inexplicable situation or outcome, the common response comes with a shrug and, in various languages, an unsatisfying response: “That's football.” What has unfolded here ... World Cup 2018: What's at stake for France, Belgium, England, Croatia chasing World Cup trophy in Russia World Cup breakout stars, from French full-backs to Russia's goal heroes Russia receive rapturous welcome at FIFA Fan Fest |