World Cup Meets the NFL: A playful cross-sport lineup of teams

A lighthearted column maps World Cup squads to NFL franchises to explore shared narratives—rabid fan bases, rising stars, and late-game strategy—e.g., England as the Seahawks, Argentina as the Chiefs, France as the Rams, USA as the Lions, and Mexico as the Bills—while weaving in the ongoing semifinals and playful notes on the quirks of soccer and football strategy.