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5 Format Shifts That Made the Men’s World Cup Harder to Win
From tournament expansion to the points system, we explore five key rule changes that have made winning the FIFA Men's World Cup more difficult over time.
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The Soccer Superstars Americans Should Know Before 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to the U.S. Here are the global soccer superstars you'll want to know before the tournament arrives on home soil.
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Why Every World Cup Favorite Needs to Fear the Quiet Team
In the World Cup, the biggest threat to favorites like Brazil or France isn't another giant, but the underrated, disciplined, and fearless underdog.
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The five biggest dream matches at the 2026 World Cup
Will the stars align in more ways than one?
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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 Cinderella Team Idea, Translated From NFL to World Cup
The concept of a 'Cinderella' team is a staple of American sports. Here's how that beloved underdog story translates—and changes—in the World Cup.
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Lionel Messi is in Argentina’s World Cup squad as coach Scalini calms injury fears
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that most of the reigning world champions, including Lionel Messi, will be part of the squad for the upcoming World Cup
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5 World Cup Scenarios That Feel Like Fourth-and-Goal
From last-gasp goals to tragic misses, these five iconic World Cup moments capture the same do-or-die pressure as a fourth-and-goal play.
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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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Why Picking the Favorite Loses World Cup Pools More Than You Think
Winning your World Cup pool isn't about picking the best team. It's a game of probability and psychology that punishes popular choices.
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5 Stars Whose World Cup Timelines Changed in One Tournament
The World Cup can make a career in a month. Here are five players whose legacies and futures were fundamentally altered by one tournament.
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USA vs. Senegal, 2026 USMNT Friendly: Scouting Senegal
A pre-tournament friendly will whet the appetite.
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