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5 World Cup Scenarios That Feel Like Fourth-and-Goal

5 World Cup Scenarios That Feel Like Fourth-and-Goal

From last-gasp goals to tragic misses, these five iconic World Cup moments capture the same do-or-die pressure as a fourth-and-goal play.

The Soccer Superstars Americans Should Know Before 2026

The Soccer Superstars Americans Should Know Before 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to the U.S. Here are the global soccer superstars you'll want to know before the tournament arrives on home soil.

The Cinderella Team Idea, Translated From NFL to World Cup

The Cinderella Team Idea, Translated From NFL to World Cup

The concept of a 'Cinderella' team is a staple of American sports. Here's how that beloved underdog story translates—and changes—in the World Cup.

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.

Why Every World Cup Favorite Needs to Fear the Quiet Team

Why Every World Cup Favorite Needs to Fear the Quiet Team

In the World Cup, the biggest threat to favorites like Brazil or France isn't another giant, but the underrated, disciplined, and fearless underdog.

5 Men’s World Cup Eras Ranked by Casual-Fan Interest

5 Men’s World Cup Eras Ranked by Casual-Fan Interest

A definitive ranking of the Men's World Cup eras that most captured the attention of the average American sports fan, from 1994 to today.

5 Men’s World Cup Finals Ranked by Legacy Impact

5 Men’s World Cup Finals Ranked by Legacy Impact

A look at the five men's World Cup finals that had the biggest impact on the sport, national identity, and football tactics for decades to come.

World Cup Countries Ranked by Storyline Strength

World Cup Countries Ranked by Storyline Strength

The World Cup is about more than just winning. We rank the countries from the last tournament with the most powerful and dramatic storylines.

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.

Sole player who lives in Haiti awaits US visa as his squad prepares for the World Cup in Florida

Sole player who lives in Haiti awaits US visa as his squad prepares for the World Cup in Florida

The only member of Haiti’s national soccer team who is based in the troubled Caribbean country is awaiting a U.S. visa to join the squad in Florida just weeks before the start of the World Cup

The Blue Wave from tiny Curaçao is making World Cup history

The Blue Wave from tiny Curaçao is making World Cup history

Curaçao has already crafted a story like none other in World Cup history

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.