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Managing Madrid Readers Name Jude Bellingham the Club’s Most Impressive World Cup Player

Managing Madrid Readers Name Jude Bellingham the Club’s Most Impressive World Cup Player

Managing Madrid readers have chosen Jude Bellingham as the Real Madrid player who impressed them most at the 2026 World Cup. The survey was from the World Cup Reacts as part of SB Nation’s partnership with FanDuel:  Bellingham received 60% of the vote, giving him a commanding lead over the rest of the field. His performances […]
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Messi returns to Argentina for rest after World Cup final loss to Spain

Messi returns to Argentina for rest after World Cup final loss to Spain

Lionel Messi has arrived back in Argentina for some rest after the World Cup final against Spain
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Ventana Abierta: 23 Jul. 2026

Ventana Abierta: 23 Jul. 2026

Another Juninho Edition of the Daily Merengue
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Inside the FIFA World Cup 2026: How Brands and Celebs Celebrated Soccer’s Big U.S. Invasion

Inside the FIFA World Cup 2026: How Brands and Celebs Celebrated Soccer’s Big U.S. Invasion

From seeing stars at SoFi Stadium to sampling the tournament's official drink sponsor, here's a look at how brands activated for the tournament
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This year's supersized World Cup had some things go wrong. There was also a lot that went right

This year's supersized World Cup had some things go wrong. There was also a lot that went right

The World Cup hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico wasn't perfect, but has still been widely hailed as a success
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What made the 2026 FIFA World Cup so special?

What made the 2026 FIFA World Cup so special?

Whether you call it football or soccer, in the past month we all spoke in one language and that is the FIFA World Cup.
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Kylian Mbappé Predicts Lionel Messi's Record-Breaking Performance in World Cup Final

Kylian Mbappé Predicts Lionel Messi's Record-Breaking Performance in World Cup Final

Kylian Mbappé Predicts Lionel Messi's Record-Breaking Performance in World Cup Final
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Kylian Mbappe Secures Second World Cup Golden Boot as Spain Triumphs Over Argentina

Kylian Mbappe Secures Second World Cup Golden Boot as Spain Triumphs Over Argentina

Kylian Mbappe Secures Second World Cup Golden Boot as Spain Triumphs Over Argentina
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Lionel Messi, Pau Cubarsi and The 10 Best Players of World Cup 2026

Lionel Messi, Pau Cubarsi and The 10 Best Players of World Cup 2026

These names shone brighter than the rest in the tournament
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Kylian Mbappé Secures Second Golden Boot at 2026 World Cup, Sets New Scoring Record

Kylian Mbappé Secures Second Golden Boot at 2026 World Cup, Sets New Scoring Record

Kylian Mbappé Secures Second Golden Boot at 2026 World Cup, Sets New Scoring Record
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Spain and Argentina Set to Face Off in 2026 World Cup Final

Spain and Argentina Set to Face Off in 2026 World Cup Final

Spain and Argentina Set to Face Off in 2026 World Cup Final
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Simón says it was Spain's record defense that made the goalkeeper's job so easy in the World Cup

Simón says it was Spain's record defense that made the goalkeeper's job so easy in the World Cup

After cruising through the World Cup barely allowing any goals, Spain won the final barely allowing a shot