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Arsenal at the World Cup

Arsenal at the World Cup

Arsenal have sent 15 players from 9 different countries to North America for the 2026 World Cup, the second most of any Premier League club behind Manchester City sending 19. It would have been 16 and 10 but Jurrien Timber was forced to withdraw from the Netherlands side because of the groin injury that kept […]
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2026 World Cup Predictions: Brazil, France, and Spain Emerge as Favorites

2026 World Cup Predictions: Brazil, France, and Spain Emerge as Favorites

2026 World Cup Predictions: Brazil, France, and Spain Emerge as Favorites
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The Soccer Cup Team Tier List for Casual Fans

The Soccer Cup Team Tier List for Casual Fans

A simple guide to the best teams to watch in the big soccer tournament, from the clear favorites to the exciting underdogs and dark horses.
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Soccer-Underdogs no more, Morocco ready to battle top nations, says Ouahbi

Soccer-Underdogs no more, Morocco ready to battle top nations, says Ouahbi

By Amy Tennery EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, June 12 (Reuters) - Morocco are eager to put their underdog days behind them, coach Mohamed Ouahbi said on Friday as they geared up for a heavyweight contest against Brazil in their World Cup opener at New York New Jersey Stadium.
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Soccer-Scotland's Tartan Army digs deep into pockets for World Cup return

Soccer-Scotland's Tartan Army digs deep into pockets for World Cup return

By William Schomberg, Eric Cox and Martyn Herman BOSTON, June 12 (Reuters) - Scotland's raucous Tartan Army of supporters massed in downtown Boston on Friday, with fans saying they had no qualms about the thousands of dollars they are spending to see their team return to the World Cup after a 28-
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The World Cup Is Here. Can Players Succeed Where FIFA Failed?

The World Cup Is Here. Can Players Succeed Where FIFA Failed?

It’s all on the players now. While the FIFA 2026 World Cup was envisioned as a massive global celebration of the world’s most popular sport, with some happy dollars to be made all around, the games arrive in North America with surprisingly little buzz. Instead, there’s a surplus of annoying, droning noise. Yes, there are […]
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Why South Korea Still Has a Soccer Cup Reputation to Defend

Why South Korea Still Has a Soccer Cup Reputation to Defend

Two decades after their historic 2002 World Cup run, South Korea's national soccer team faces a crisis of identity and pressure to live up to its past.
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5 Soccer Cup Matches to Watch Like March Madness

5 Soccer Cup Matches to Watch Like March Madness

Love the drama of March Madness? Here are five types of knockout soccer matches that deliver the same high-stakes, bracket-busting excitement.
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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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Top Group Stage Matches to Watch in the 2026 World Cup

Top Group Stage Matches to Watch in the 2026 World Cup

Top Group Stage Matches to Watch in the 2026 World Cup
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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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TOC Guide To World Cup 2026

TOC Guide To World Cup 2026

Get ready for the biggest soccer tournament ever