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The Solo World Cup Saturday Plan for Curious Fans
Feeling overwhelmed by the World Cup schedule? Here’s a simple, game-by-game plan for how to spend a Saturday with the beautiful game.
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The Highest-Paid Players at the 2026 World Cup
When Portugal takes the field against the Democratic Republic of Congo on June 17, Cristiano Ronaldo will once again chase the biggest accolade that has eluded him throughout his illustrious career. The 41-year-old has represented his country five other times in the World Cup and has never been able to call himself a champion. But […]
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Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares
Injuries to some of soccer’s star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup
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Dallas Cowboys roster: Comparing Cowboys starters to players in the FIFA 2026 World Cup
Which World Cup participants would you equate Dallas Cowboys players to?
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The World Cup Crowd Tier List for New Fans
A guide for new World Cup viewers ranking the most passionate, colorful, and memorable fanbases from around the globe into distinct tiers.
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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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Croatia’s Rise Changed How Fans Think About World Cup Power
How a nation of four million people twice defied the odds at the World Cup and permanently altered the definition of a soccer superpower.
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Why Americans May Love World Cup Dark Horses in 2026
With the 2026 World Cup on U.S. soil, American fans may find themselves falling for underdog teams. Here's why dark horses capture our imagination.
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The World Cup Trap Game, Explained for NFL Fans
Learn what a 'trap game' means in the World Cup by comparing shocking soccer upsets to the familiar heartbreaks of the NFL regular season.
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The World Cup Trap Match, Explained for Hockey Fans
Ever wonder why powerhouse teams choke in the World Cup? We explain the 'trap match' for hockey fans, using analogies any puckhead will understand.
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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.
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Soccer-Ronaldo heads for sixth World Cup with unfinished business
By Fernando Kallas June 2 (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo has bent football's record books into so many shapes that another landmark can almost feel routine but a sixth World Cup at 41 would be extraordinary even by his standards.
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