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World Cup Countries Ranked by Storyline Strength

World Cup Countries Ranked by Storyline Strength

The World Cup is about more than just winning. We rank the countries from the last tournament with the most powerful and dramatic storylines.
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5 World Cup Teams for Fans Who Follow Superstars

5 World Cup Teams for Fans Who Follow Superstars

A guide for new fans on which World Cup teams to watch if you're drawn to the biggest names in global soccer, from Messi to Mbappé.
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World Cup Matches Ranked by Casual-Fan Appeal

World Cup Matches Ranked by Casual-Fan Appeal

From shocking upsets to legendary finals, we rank the most dramatic and entertaining World Cup games for the casual soccer fan.
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Question of the Day: Who will leave the World Cup as the tournament’s leading scorer?

Question of the Day: Who will leave the World Cup as the tournament’s leading scorer?

Could FC Bayern’s Harry Kane win the Golden Boot?
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Why Some World Cup Dark Horses Are Hiding in Plain Sight

Why Some World Cup Dark Horses Are Hiding in Plain Sight

Beyond the favorites, some of the most exciting World Cup teams are the underrated dark horses. Here’s who to watch and why they get overlooked.
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The “Veteran Last Dance” World Cup Player Tier

The “Veteran Last Dance” World Cup Player Tier

A tier-list ranking of the veteran legends like Messi, Ronaldo, and Modrić who treated the 2022 World Cup as their final shot at glory.
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How World Cup Giants Create the Tournament’s Biggest Storylines

How World Cup Giants Create the Tournament’s Biggest Storylines

An analysis of how powerhouse nations like Brazil, Germany, and Argentina become the narrative engine of the FIFA World Cup, through history and failure.
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5 Debates That Explain the Men’s World Cup GOAT Conversation

5 Debates That Explain the Men’s World Cup GOAT Conversation

The GOAT debate in men's soccer often comes down to the World Cup. Here are five key arguments that define the conversation around Pelé, Maradona, and Messi.
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The “Balanced Everywhere” World Cup Squad Tier List

The “Balanced Everywhere” World Cup Squad Tier List

A tier list ranking recent World Cup squads not just on stars, but on true balance, from defense to attack and bench depth.
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Why Some “Small” World Cup Teams Play With Giant Confidence

Why Some “Small” World Cup Teams Play With Giant Confidence

Exploring the tactical, psychological, and cultural factors that allow underdog nations to compete with fearless confidence on soccer's biggest stage.
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5 Stages of Lionel Messi’s World Cup Legacy

5 Stages of Lionel Messi’s World Cup Legacy

From a teenage prodigy to a global icon, we trace the five-act drama of Lionel Messi's tumultuous and ultimately triumphant World Cup journey.
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If you take one player from any country and put him on the World Cup team you support, who would it be and why?

If you take one player from any country and put him on the World Cup team you support, who would it be and why?

There are a bevy of fun options.