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How England’s 2006 WAG Scene Became a Soccer Cup Story of Its Own

How England’s 2006 WAG Scene Became a Soccer Cup Story of Its Own

Explore how the wives and girlfriends of England's 2006 World Cup team, led by Victoria Beckham, became a media sensation that eclipsed the soccer.
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Why Some Nations Expect the Worst From the Penalty Spot

Why Some Nations Expect the Worst From the Penalty Spot

An explainer on why certain national soccer teams, like England and the Netherlands, seem destined to lose penalty shootouts, exploring the psychology of pressure.
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What made the 2026 FIFA World Cup so special?

What made the 2026 FIFA World Cup so special?

Whether you call it football or soccer, in the past month we all spoke in one language and that is the FIFA World Cup.
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Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane defends Thomas Tuchel amid World Cup criticism

Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane defends Thomas Tuchel amid World Cup criticism

FC Bayern’s Harry Kane dropped deep to defend Thomas Tuchel.
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Inside the FIFA World Cup 2026: How Brands and Celebs Celebrated Soccer’s Big U.S. Invasion

Inside the FIFA World Cup 2026: How Brands and Celebs Celebrated Soccer’s Big U.S. Invasion

From seeing stars at SoFi Stadium to sampling the tournament's official drink sponsor, here's a look at how brands activated for the tournament
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What If England Had Won Another Soccer Cup After 1966?

What If England Had Won Another Soccer Cup After 1966?

Exploring an alternate history where England's national soccer team captured another major trophy, breaking the decades-long curse of near misses.
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England's World Cup Campaign Ends with Third-Place Finish Amid Tactical Criticism

England's World Cup Campaign Ends with Third-Place Finish Amid Tactical Criticism

England's World Cup Campaign Ends with Third-Place Finish Amid Tactical Criticism
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Factbox-Soccer-List of World Cup winners

Factbox-Soccer-List of World Cup winners

NEW YORK, July 19 (Reuters) - List of World Cup champions since the tournament began in 1930 (hosts, winners): URUGUAY 1930 - URUGUAY * Uruguay won the inaugural World Cup by beating Argentina 4-2 in the final in Montevideo. * The first tournament included 13 teams, with only four from Europe.
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The Latest: Argentina down to 10 men vs Spain as World Cup final goes to extra time

The Latest: Argentina down to 10 men vs Spain as World Cup final goes to extra time

The World Cup final is finally here, and it’s going to stoppage time
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The Latest: Spain scores in stoppage time, leads short-handed Argentina 1-0 in World Cup final

The Latest: Spain scores in stoppage time, leads short-handed Argentina 1-0 in World Cup final

The World Cup final is finally here, and it’s going to stoppage time
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Kevin Keegan, England soccer star who transcended the game with celebrity status, dies at 75

Kevin Keegan, England soccer star who transcended the game with celebrity status, dies at 75

Kevin Keegan, the two-time Ballon d’Or-winning soccer star who captained and coached England and won the European Cup with Liverpool, has died
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The Latest: Spain scores in extra time, beats Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup

The Latest: Spain scores in extra time, beats Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup

Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final