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Lionel Messi is in Argentina’s World Cup squad as coach Scalini calms injury fears

Lionel Messi is in Argentina’s World Cup squad as coach Scalini calms injury fears

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that most of the reigning world champions, including Lionel Messi, will be part of the squad for the upcoming World Cup
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Soccer-Messi leads Argentina squad for sixth World Cup

Soccer-Messi leads Argentina squad for sixth World Cup

BUENOS AIRES, May 28 (Reuters) - Argentina named their 26-man squad for the World Cup on Thursday, with Lionel Messi set to lead the defending champions at the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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Official: Nico Paz Named in Argentina’s World Cup Squad

Official: Nico Paz Named in Argentina’s World Cup Squad

He will wear the number 18 shirt
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5 Stages of Lionel Messi’s World Cup Legacy

5 Stages of Lionel Messi’s World Cup Legacy

From a teenage prodigy to a global icon, we trace the five-act drama of Lionel Messi's tumultuous and ultimately triumphant World Cup journey.
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5 Steps in Argentina’s Long Road Back to Glory

5 Steps in Argentina’s Long Road Back to Glory

How did Argentina and Lionel Messi finally win the World Cup? A look at the key moments and decisions that transformed the team into champions.
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The World Cup Breakout Star Tier List

The World Cup Breakout Star Tier List

From future legends to cult heroes, we rank the players who used the World Cup to announce their arrival on the global stage.
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The Five Types of World Cup Pool Hosts and How to Beat Each One

The Five Types of World Cup Pool Hosts and How to Beat Each One

Playing a World Cup host is a unique challenge. Here are the five types of host nations you'll encounter and the tactical keys to overcoming them.
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5 Stars Whose World Cup Timelines Changed in One Tournament

5 Stars Whose World Cup Timelines Changed in One Tournament

The World Cup can make a career in a month. Here are five players whose legacies and futures were fundamentally altered by one tournament.
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5 Men’s World Cup Moments That Rewrote a Star’s Reputation

5 Men’s World Cup Moments That Rewrote a Star’s Reputation

A look at five unforgettable World Cup moments that dramatically altered the legacies of soccer superstars like Zidane, Messi, Baggio, and more.
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The “Veteran Last Dance” World Cup Player Tier

The “Veteran Last Dance” World Cup Player Tier

A tier-list ranking of the veteran legends like Messi, Ronaldo, and Modrić who treated the 2022 World Cup as their final shot at glory.
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5 Technology Timeline Moments That Changed the Men’s World Cup

5 Technology Timeline Moments That Changed the Men’s World Cup

From the first televised matches to the controversial introduction of VAR, explore five key technological shifts that forever altered the World Cup.
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Why Some “Small” World Cup Teams Play With Giant Confidence

Why Some “Small” World Cup Teams Play With Giant Confidence

Exploring the tactical, psychological, and cultural factors that allow underdog nations to compete with fearless confidence on soccer's biggest stage.