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• Lionel Messi Saves Argentina’s World Cup
  Argentina’s biggest star scored the goal that saved the day. Enzo Fernández scored the one that made him smile.
• N.F.L. Week 12 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game
  The Thanksgiving Day lineup was stocked, but Sunday is no dud as the Bengals and Titans look to keep streaking and the Jets experiment at quarterback to keep their playoff hopes alive.
• Call It Football or Soccer. The U.S. Is Claiming It as Its Own.
  A feisty 0-0 tie against World Cup contender England gave the U.S. a chance — and perhaps the courage — to advance in the tournament.
• England Gets a Look at Itself, and Isn’t Sure It Likes What It Sees
  Coach Gareth Southgate was unruffled by a scoreless draw against the United States. But it revealed concerns lurking just below the surface.
• Roleplay Off the Field Helps the Eagles on It
  The Philadelphia Eagles’ veterans and newcomers have meshed into a championship contender thanks in part to their bonding over video game roleplay. “It’s kind of like our secret sauce,” one player said.
• Saudi Commuters Descend on Doha for an In-and-Out World Cup
  A victory over Argentina inspired a kingdom’s soccer fans. And when Qatar is just a short flight, you go.
• Mexico’s World Cup History: An Unlucky Seven
  El Tri has advanced out of the group stage in seven straight World Cups. It is only then that the problems start.
• A Migrant’s Desperate Day Chasing Work at the World Cup
  Qatar’s preparations for soccer’s biggest championship created years of jobs for foreign migrants. But now that’s it is here, the work has dried up.
• How Mr. Baseball Became a Go-To for Players Headed to Japan
  Thirty years ago, a Tom Selleck comedy introduced Americans to Japanese baseball. It remains a go-to resource for foreign players.
• Frustrations Simmer as Saudis Are Blocked From Watching the World Cup
  A curious dispute between a Qatari broadcaster and Saudi media regulators has left millions of Saudis with no way to watch the matches.