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The Format Math That Decides Who Survives the 2026 Group Stage
The 2026 World Cup's new 48-team format introduces a complex system for advancing. Here's the math that will decide who makes the knockout stage.
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How 2026 Could Test America’s Soccer Cup Ambition
The 2026 FIFA World Cup presents a huge opportunity for U.S. soccer, but several major challenges could test the nation's ambitions on and off the field.
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The Format Question Casual Fans Will Keep Asking About 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expanding to 48 teams. Here's a clear explanation of the new tournament format and why it's so confusing.
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Top 2 of 12: The Brutal Math of How 32 Teams Survive the 2026 Soccer Cup Group Stage
The 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams with a new format. Here’s a clear breakdown of how 32 teams will advance to the knockout round.
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Why 2026 Could Change the Way Americans Remember U.S. Soccer
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted on U.S. soil, presents a perfect storm of talent and opportunity that could finally elevate soccer's place in America.
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Mohamed Salah and Defining Success at the 2026 World Cup
How far will Mo and Egypt get at the World Cup this summer?
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The 2026 Host Pressure Pattern Across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, but each nation faces a unique set of pressures and expectations.
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Sané, Havertz score as Germany beats US 2-1, heads to World Cup with 9-game winning streak
Leroy Sané scored a tiebreaking goal in the 57th minute, giving Germany a 2-1 win over the United States in a friendly and a nine-game winning streak heading into the World Cup
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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
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USMNT Faces Challenges in World Cup Tune-Up Loss to Germany
USMNT Faces Challenges in World Cup Tune-Up Loss to Germany
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Goodbye, Cruel World Cup: Why 3 Big Cities Said No to FIFA
In Montreal, they’re not preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Canadian tourism officials are basking in the glow of another successful Formula 1 race last month and getting set for the city’s summer jazz festival—the world’s largest—all while commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Summer Olympics, culminating in The Great Nadia Gathering, where […]
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2026 FIFA World Cup Set to Begin with Expanded Format and Newcomers
2026 FIFA World Cup Set to Begin with Expanded Format and Newcomers
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