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Why Italy’s World Cup Powerhouse Status Feels So Complicated Now
Italy is a four-time World Cup winner, yet the Azzurri have failed to qualify for the last two tournaments. Here’s why their status is so complex.
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World Cup Storylines Ranked by U.S. Audience Appeal
From Messi's final quest to the USMNT's young guns, we rank the World Cup storylines that resonated most with American sports fans.
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Why the World Cup Is Not Just Soccer’s NBA Finals
Comparing the World Cup to the NBA Finals misses the point. Here’s a breakdown of the differences in scale, national pride, and cultural significance.
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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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The Soccer Cup Compared to March Madness, Explained
Confused by the World Cup? We explain the global soccer tournament's format, scale, and stakes using the familiar chaos of NCAA's March Madness.
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The Soccer Cup Injury Watch NBA Fans Will Recognize
From a star's pre-tournament heartbreak to a mid-playoff collapse, the biggest injuries in soccer have parallels that NBA fans know all too well.
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Soccer-More oldies than ever at World Cup as over-40s rock on
By Mark Gleeson June 9 (Reuters) - In a sport where youth is a highly prized commodity, the World Cup starting this week offers evidence you cannot keep a good man down.
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Why a World Cup Draw Is Not Like NHL Overtime
Understanding why a soccer draw is a strategic result, not a failure, reveals the deep cultural and tactical differences from American sports like the NHL.
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The 48-Team Format Twist Most New Fans Will Miss
The 2026 World Cup's 48-team format has a crucial detail beyond the group stage that will change the tournament's entire dynamic.
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SB Nation
Moisés Caicedo, Kendry Páez, Enzo Fernández, Valentín Barco feature in warm-up friendlies ahead of World Cup
Getting ready
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USA Today
FIFA cambia la ceremonia previa del Mundial 2026: todos los jugadores participarán
FIFA rediseña la ceremonia previa del Mundial 2026: titulares y suplentes estarán en el campo para los himnos en un formato más inmersivo.
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Germany wins final World Cup tuneup without injured midfielder Lennart Karl
Germany has some injury concerns going into the World Cup
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