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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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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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Argentina’s World Cup title defense draws a frenzy in Kansas City as Messi nurses a hamstring strain
Argentina is drawing a crowd wherever it goes as it prepares for the World Cup
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The World Cup Super Sub, Explained for Basketball Fans
Understand the role of a soccer 'super sub' through the lens of basketball, from microwave scorers to late-game specialists and chaos agents.
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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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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-Norway dream big but defensive doubts cloud potential fairytale
By Tommy Lund June 2 (Reuters) - Norway will arrive at the World Cup carrying the weight of a golden generation and the anxiety that comes with it.
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Reuters
Soccer-Arnold undaunted as Iraq face tough assignment on World Cup return
By Michael Church June 2 (Reuters) - Iraq return to the World Cup for the first time since making their debut 40 years ago, having taken a lengthy route to the finals under a coach who is no stranger to the tournament.
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Soccer-With legacy intact, 'liberated' Messi can enjoy last hurrah
By Andrew Cawthorne June 2 (Reuters) - When a euphoric Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar at around 9 p.m. on December 18, 2022, he finally had nothing left to prove.
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Argentina National Team Arrives in Kansas City for World Cup Preparations
Argentina National Team Arrives in Kansas City for World Cup Preparations
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Soccer-Belgium's new generation no longer bear burden of expectation at World Cup
By Mark Gleeson June 2 (Reuters) - For a decade, Belgium's 'golden generation' offered the promise of a major title without any return but now that a new-look squad have shaken off the past's burden of expectation, they could prove World Cup spoilers.
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Understanding Set Pieces in Soccer: Key to Success in the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Understanding Set Pieces in Soccer: Key to Success in the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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