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2026 World Cup Odds: Europe and South America Favored to Produce Winner

2026 World Cup Odds: Europe and South America Favored to Produce Winner

2026 World Cup Odds: Europe and South America Favored to Produce Winner
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How the New Format Could Quietly Make 2026 the Best World Cup Yet

How the New Format Could Quietly Make 2026 the Best World Cup Yet

The 2026 World Cup's expanded 48-team format has its critics, but here's why it could create more drama and excitement than any previous tournament.
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A Summer Without Sunderland? Not a Chance

A Summer Without Sunderland? Not a Chance

For anyone missing their Sunderland fix, we haven’t got too long to wait until we can watch our favourite players in action again…
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Los Angeles Gears Up for 2026 FIFA World Cup with Viewing Parties

Los Angeles Gears Up for 2026 FIFA World Cup with Viewing Parties

Los Angeles Gears Up for 2026 FIFA World Cup with Viewing Parties
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The “Best for New Fans” World Cup Article Tier

The “Best for New Fans” World Cup Article Tier

New to the World Cup? Our guide helps you pick a team to root for by breaking down the fan experience into tiers, from bandwagon favorites to lovable underdogs.
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Key Insights and Expectations for All 48 Teams

2026 FIFA World Cup: Key Insights and Expectations for All 48 Teams

2026 FIFA World Cup: Key Insights and Expectations for All 48 Teams
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Argentines go into World Cup with atypical mood: tempered hopes

Argentines go into World Cup with atypical mood: tempered hopes

By Leila Miller BUENOS AIRES, June 4 (Reuters) - Felipe Mujica is heading into this month's soccer World Cup feeling less anxious than usual.
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Soccer-Casemiro says not being favourites at World Cup will keep Brazil on their toes

Soccer-Casemiro says not being favourites at World Cup will keep Brazil on their toes

June 3 (Reuters) - Brazil midfielder Casemiro believes being a "step behind" other World Cup favourites could actually work in the team's favour when the tournament kicks off next week.
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Trio of star-studded World Cup opening ceremonies in US, Canada and Mexico aim to showcase unity

Trio of star-studded World Cup opening ceremonies in US, Canada and Mexico aim to showcase unity

The World Cup will feature star-studded opening ceremonies in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
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How Low Expectations Become a World Cup Weapon

How Low Expectations Become a World Cup Weapon

Underdog teams often overperform at the World Cup. This isn't just luck—it's a psychological weapon forged by low expectations.
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Arda Güler Played 30 Minutes in Türkiye’s Warm-up Win vs. North Macedonia

Arda Güler Played 30 Minutes in Türkiye’s Warm-up Win vs. North Macedonia

4-0 thumping in Istanbul
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Soccer-Argentina seek to emulate Italy and Brazil as back-to-back champions

Soccer-Argentina seek to emulate Italy and Brazil as back-to-back champions

By Andrew Cawthorne June 2 (Reuters) - Dripping talent and forged by success, Argentina aim to become the first men's team to retain the World Cup since Brazil in 1962 and the only nation to do so entirely outside their own region.