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The 2022 World Cup Qualifiers Were a Three-Year Test

The 2022 World Cup Qualifiers Were a Three-Year Test

The 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification process was a global endeavor that determined the 31 teams joining host Qatar in the tournament. Spanning fro...
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How World Cup Mascots Became Part of Tournament Culture

How World Cup Mascots Became Part of Tournament Culture

From a simple lion in 1966 to complex digital characters, we trace the history of World Cup mascots and their role in sports culture.
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Why the World Cup Is Not Just Soccer’s World Series

Why the World Cup Is Not Just Soccer’s World Series

Exploring the vast differences in scale, cultural impact, and national pride that separate the global FIFA World Cup from American baseball's World Series.
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Why World Cup Favorites Can Collapse Like Top Seeds

Why World Cup Favorites Can Collapse Like Top Seeds

An analysis of why the most talented teams often fail in knockout tournaments, exploring the unique pressures and format of the FIFA World Cup.
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Exclusive-Sports streaming platform DAZN weighs tie-up with DirecTV Latin America, sources say

Exclusive-Sports streaming platform DAZN weighs tie-up with DirecTV Latin America, sources say

By Amy-Jo Crowley and Elvira Pollina LONDON/MILAN, May 21 (Reuters) - Sports streaming platform DAZN, backed by British-American billionaire Len Blavatnik, is exploring a possible tie-up with pay-TV operator DirecTV Latin America, three people close to the matter said.
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NFL Owners Approve Expansion of International Games, Increasing Global Reach

NFL Owners Approve Expansion of International Games, Increasing Global Reach

NFL Owners Approve Expansion of International Games, Increasing Global Reach
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Lamine Yamal or Lionel Messi? Is Spain vs. Argentina the most exciting potential World Cup match and who would come out on top?

Lamine Yamal or Lionel Messi? Is Spain vs. Argentina the most exciting potential World Cup match and who would come out on top?

Time to get excited.
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Why World Cup Underdogs Can Be Truly Dangerous

Why World Cup Underdogs Can Be Truly Dangerous

Explore the tactical discipline, psychological freedom, and sheer cohesion that allow underdog nations to deliver shocking upsets at the FIFA World Cup.
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How Host Cities Could Turn Non-Soccer Fans Into World Cup Curious

How Host Cities Could Turn Non-Soccer Fans Into World Cup Curious

The 2026 World Cup is coming to the U.S. Here’s how host cities can leverage the event to engage residents who aren't yet soccer fans.
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The United States Journey at the FIFA Women's World Cup Revisited

The United States Journey at the FIFA Women's World Cup Revisited

The United States women's national soccer team has been a formidable presence in the FIFA Women's World Cup since its inception. This article trace...
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The World Cup Starter Pack for Fans Joining Late

The World Cup Starter Pack for Fans Joining Late

Jumping into the World Cup late? Here’s your crash course on the key players, storylines, and rules you need to know to join the conversation.
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Why R-O-C-K Resonated With Fans Around the World

Why R-O-C-K Resonated With Fans Around the World

"R-O-C-K" by Bill Haley and His Comets is not only a significant piece in the rock and roll genre but also a song that traveled far beyond its Amer...