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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.

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 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.

Myth vs Fact: Are Bigger Soccer Nations Always Better?

Myth vs Fact: Are Bigger Soccer Nations Always Better?

We explore whether large, historically dominant countries always have an edge in international soccer, or if tactical genius and cohesion can level the field.

The World Cup Pressure Advantage Dark Horses Sometimes Have

The World Cup Pressure Advantage Dark Horses Sometimes Have

Explore the psychological phenomenon of how underdog teams at the World Cup can turn the crushing weight of expectation into a powerful advantage.

The “Casual Fan Favorite” World Cup Style Tier

The “Casual Fan Favorite” World Cup Style Tier

From instant classics to baffling design choices, we rank the World Cup jerseys that matter most to the casual fan. See which nation won the style game.

How to experience Philadelphia at the 2026 World Cup

How to experience Philadelphia at the 2026 World Cup

The Gang does the World Cup.

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.

How countries celebrate their past kits with 2026 World Cup uniforms

How countries celebrate their past kits with 2026 World Cup uniforms

The beautiful game is made even better with homage to the past game.

USMNT World Cup roster officially revealed

USMNT World Cup roster officially revealed

And, we know the jersey numbers!

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

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.