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Soccer-Cape Verde's progress to World Cup is much more than fairytale

Soccer-Cape Verde's progress to World Cup is much more than fairytale

By Mark Gleeson June 2 (Reuters) - Cape Verde are the only African newcomers in this year's World Cup and with a population of around 600,000 are the third smallest nation to qualify in the tournament’s long history.
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Sweden Includes Newcastle Forward In 2026 World Cup Squad

Sweden Includes Newcastle Forward In 2026 World Cup Squad

Newcastle United forward Anthony Elanga has been named in Sweden’s 26-man squad for this summer’s FIFA World Cup, adding another Newcastle United player to the tournament. The winger’s selection follows a season in which he remained part of Newcastle’s attacking rotation after joining the club, with his production still falling a bit short of expectations. […]
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Flight 1978 and Messi’s No 10: Argentina’s arrival in US doubles as tribute to its World Cup success

Flight 1978 and Messi’s No 10: Argentina’s arrival in US doubles as tribute to its World Cup success

Argentina has arrived in Kansas City, Missouri, to prepare for its World Cup title defense
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Soccer-Arnold undaunted as Iraq face tough assignment on World Cup return

Soccer-Arnold undaunted as Iraq face tough assignment on World Cup return

By Michael Church June 2 (Reuters) - Iraq return to the World Cup for the first time since making their debut 40 years ago, having taken a lengthy route to the finals under a coach who is no stranger to the tournament.
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USMNT midweek viewing guide: The friendliest week

USMNT midweek viewing guide: The friendliest week

Follow along with all the USMNT action this week.
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How Beautiful Soccer Became a Painful Dutch Pattern

How Beautiful Soccer Became a Painful Dutch Pattern

An exploration of the Netherlands national soccer team's long, frustrating history of playing beautiful but ultimately heartbreaking soccer.
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5 Men’s World Cup Eras Defined by One Dominant Team

5 Men’s World Cup Eras Defined by One Dominant Team

From Pelé's Brazil to Spain's tiki-taka, we explore five legendary teams whose dominance defined distinct eras of the FIFA Men's World Cup.
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The “Low-Scoring but Intense” World Cup Match Tier

The “Low-Scoring but Intense” World Cup Match Tier

Explore the best low-scoring, high-intensity World Cup matches, from tactical stalemates and goalkeeper heroics to gritty underdog stands.
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Iran finalizes World Cup squad with 17 home-based players and no Azmoun

Iran finalizes World Cup squad with 17 home-based players and no Azmoun

Iran has finalized a 26-man World Cup squad to play in the United States this month
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Which Juventus players will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Which Juventus players will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

What will Juventus’ group of players at the World Cup be up to this summer?
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Pulisic: `One will bounce off your knee and go in' and then `everything goes in after that'

Pulisic: `One will bounce off your knee and go in' and then `everything goes in after that'

Christian Pulisic is confident he will score at the World Cup despite a career-worst scoreless slump
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SB Nation’s Guide to the World Cup

SB Nation’s Guide to the World Cup

Get ready for the World Cup!