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FIFA World Cup 2026: 10 biggest games of the group stage

FIFA World Cup 2026: 10 biggest games of the group stage

All three host nations have spotlight matches in the opening stage.

12 Groups for the First Time: How the New FIFA World Cup Format Will Reshape Every Bracket

12 Groups for the First Time: How the New FIFA World Cup Format Will Reshape Every Bracket

The 2026 FIFA World Cup expands to 48 teams in 12 groups. Here’s a breakdown of the new format and how it will change the path to victory.

The five biggest dream matches at the 2026 World Cup

The five biggest dream matches at the 2026 World Cup

Will the stars align in more ways than one?

Why Estadio Azteca Holds a Legendary Place in World Cup History

Why Estadio Azteca Holds a Legendary Place in World Cup History

Estadio Azteca, located in Mexico City, is a stadium steeped in history and significance, particularly in the realm of international soccer. Known ...

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.

5 Penalty Shootouts That Still Shape Men’s World Cup Legacies

5 Penalty Shootouts That Still Shape Men’s World Cup Legacies

From Roberto Baggio's heartbreak to Lionel Messi's triumph, a look at five World Cup penalty shootouts that forever defined player and team legacies.

5 Knockout Runs That Made Men’s World Cup Players Look Immortal

5 Knockout Runs That Made Men’s World Cup Players Look Immortal

From Maradona's divine madness to Messi's final triumph, we break down five legendary individual World Cup campaigns that defined careers.

The World Cup “Curses” Casual Fans Should Know Before 2026

The World Cup “Curses” Casual Fans Should Know Before 2026

From defending champions crashing out to a jinx on the world's best player, here are the World Cup curses to know before the 2026 tournament.

5 Debates That Explain the Men’s World Cup GOAT Conversation

5 Debates That Explain the Men’s World Cup GOAT Conversation

The GOAT debate in men's soccer often comes down to the World Cup. Here are five key arguments that define the conversation around Pelé, Maradona, and Messi.

5 World Cup Teams for Fans Who Follow Superstars

5 World Cup Teams for Fans Who Follow Superstars

A guide for new fans on which World Cup teams to watch if you're drawn to the biggest names in global soccer, from Messi to Mbappé.

If you take one player from any country and put him on the World Cup team you support, who would it be and why?

If you take one player from any country and put him on the World Cup team you support, who would it be and why?

There are a bevy of fun options.

Soccer-Morocco select injured Aguerd for World Cup as En-Nesyri misses out

Soccer-Morocco select injured Aguerd for World Cup as En-Nesyri misses out

May 26 (Reuters) - New Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has selected Nayef Aguerd in his 26-player World Cup squad despite the defender having not played since early March but left out forward Youssef En-Nesyri ahead of the finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada.