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TOC Guide To World Cup 2026
Get ready for the biggest soccer tournament ever
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The Soccer Cup Starter Pack for NBA Fans Joining in 2026
Welcome, NBA fans. Here’s your guide to understanding the World Cup by translating soccer’s biggest stars, rules, and rivalries into basketball terms.
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Why France Feels Like the Modern Soccer Cup Superpower
An analysis of how France built a soccer dynasty through a deep talent pipeline, tactical pragmatism, and a unique cultural blend.
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World Cup Storylines Ranked by U.S. Audience Appeal
From Messi's final quest to the USMNT's young guns, we rank the World Cup storylines that resonated most with American sports fans.
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Why Every Region Takes a Different Road to the World Cup
The FIFA World Cup qualification process is a complex and diverse system, with each of FIFA's six confederations employing unique formats to determ...
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How the 2026 Soccer Cup Format Compares to the European Championship
The 2026 World Cup's 48-team format is a massive change. We break down how it compares to the elite, 24-team European Championship.
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OPEN THREAD — Vague Promises: 9 Jun. 2026
Another Juninho Edition of the Daily Merengue
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5 Soccer Cup Matches to Watch Like October Baseball
Discover five types of high-stakes soccer matches that deliver the same do-or-die drama and tension as the MLB postseason.
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The Best World Cup Second Team for Americans With Caribbean Roots
For U.S. soccer fans with Caribbean roots, here are the best World Cup teams to adopt as your second squad, from France to the Netherlands.
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Carlo Ancelotti’s résumé can be put up against anyone
Carlo Ancelotti has a new challenge—and his hands-off style could be tested.
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Entering World Cup, Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane predicted to finish No. 2 in Ballon d’Or voting
Does the FC Bayern striker have a chance?
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Florentino Pérez Wins Real Madrid Election, Secures New Mandate Until 2030
The longtime president fends off Enrique Riquelme's challenge
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