The Longform Guide to the World Cup

It's finally here! The 2014 World Cup kicks off today, with Brazil taking on Croatia. If you're looking for something to read between matches, here is a collection of our favorite articles on the tournament, sponsored by our favorite video game: EA SPORTS FIFA WORLD CUP.

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Nathaniel Rich writes for Rolling Stone, Harper's and the New York Times Magazine. His latest novel is Odds Against Tomorrow.

"I'm drawn to obsession. I think I'm an obsessive in a way, probably most writers are. It's an obsessive act to sit at a desk by yourself."

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