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TOC Guide To World Cup 2026

TOC Guide To World Cup 2026

Get ready for the biggest soccer tournament ever
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World Cup what to know: Mexico kicks off a supersized, 48-team tournament

World Cup what to know: Mexico kicks off a supersized, 48-team tournament

After years of preparation, a supersized World Cup has finally arrived
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World Cup — Fearless forecast for the group stage

World Cup — Fearless forecast for the group stage

How will the group stage play out?
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World Cup Reacts Survey

World Cup Reacts Survey

The World Cup kicks off tomorrow in Mexico as co-hosts Mexico hosts South Africa, while Son Heung-Min and South Korea plays Czechia in Group A action! I know this World Cup is causing a lot of consternation for many of you, but the World Cup is still the World Cup and we’re going to be […]
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Which World Cup tournament is your favorite of all time and why?

Which World Cup tournament is your favorite of all time and why?

Time to reminisce.
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Soccer-Aguirre relives 1986 memories as Mexico prepare for World Cup opener

Soccer-Aguirre relives 1986 memories as Mexico prepare for World Cup opener

By Janina Nuno Rios MEXICO CITY, June 10 (Reuters) - Coach Javier Aguirre drew on memories of Mexico's last home World Cup on Wednesday as he prepared to lead the hosts into the tournament opener against South Africa, four decades after taking the field as a player at the Estadio Azteca.
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Why Mexico’s Soccer Cup Ceiling Makes Its Powerhouse Case So Interesting

Why Mexico’s Soccer Cup Ceiling Makes Its Powerhouse Case So Interesting

Mexico's national soccer team is a paradox: a regional powerhouse that consistently hits a wall on the world's biggest stage. Here's why that makes them so compelling.
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The 2026 Soccer Cup Tier List New Fans Can Actually Use

The 2026 Soccer Cup Tier List New Fans Can Actually Use

A simple guide to the teams to watch for the 2026 World Cup. Our tier list helps new soccer fans understand the favorites and underdogs.
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How South American Teams Quietly Have a Heat Advantage in 2026

How South American Teams Quietly Have a Heat Advantage in 2026

The 2026 World Cup's U.S. host cities give South American teams a hidden edge, as their players are already conditioned for extreme heat and humidity.
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Celebrations clash with social tensions in Mexico ahead of World Cup

Celebrations clash with social tensions in Mexico ahead of World Cup

FIFA World Cup celebrations in Mexico are running into wider social tensions as the capital prepares to open its arms to the world in the opening ceremonies
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Soccer-Hosts Mexico face South Africa under pressure to deliver in World Cup opener

Soccer-Hosts Mexico face South Africa under pressure to deliver in World Cup opener

By Janina Nuno Rios MEXICO CITY, June 9 (Reuters) - Mexico will launch their home World Cup campaign against South Africa on Thursday under pressure to deliver the winning start fans expect at the Estadio Azteca, where the tournament returns for a third time.
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USA World Cup 2026: Broadcast Plans and Group Stage Details Announced

USA World Cup 2026: Broadcast Plans and Group Stage Details Announced

USA World Cup 2026: Broadcast Plans and Group Stage Details Announced