Belgium's Congolese heartland sees victory in defeat - Live Updates - POLITICO

“At the end of the day Congo was better than England because they overperformed and England underperformed,” a fan in Brussels said.

‘It's not very often that you get, like, really great news from Bosnia’ - Live Updates - POLITICO

Why Bosnian Americans in the Bosnian capital of the U.S. are rooting for their homeland.

Why the World Cup is a royal affair - Live Updates - POLITICO

One elected European leader was accused by the opposition of going on a taxpayer-funded “World Cup jolly."

Birthright citizens score - Live Updates - POLITICO

It’s not just about soccer. Follow live reporting on the politics, diplomacy, business and power plays surrounding the world’s biggest sporting event.

It's coming home ... in the wee hours - Live Updates - POLITICO

It’s not just about soccer. Follow live reporting on the politics, diplomacy, business and power plays surrounding the world’s biggest sporting event.

The real Pride Match is about to kick off - Live Updates - POLITICO

Two gay-rights pioneers walk into a World Cup bracket.

Spot the pol! - Live Updates - POLITICO

Study the photograph carefully. Only the political figure is missing. Guess who it is.