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How to Pick a World Cup Side Based on Vibes, Stars, and Chaos

How to Pick a World Cup Side Based on Vibes, Stars, and Chaos

A guide for the casual soccer fan on how to choose a World Cup team to root for based on personality, star players, and dramatic narratives.
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World Cup Favorites, Contenders, and Dark Horses Ranked

World Cup Favorites, Contenders, and Dark Horses Ranked

From clear favorites like France and Brazil to potential dark horses, we rank the top national teams with a shot at World Cup glory.
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Messi joins high-profile World Cup injury concerns just weeks before big kickoff

Messi joins high-profile World Cup injury concerns just weeks before big kickoff

Injuries to some of soccer’s star players are mounting ahead of next month's World Cup
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What Makes a World Cup Team Easy to Root For

What Makes a World Cup Team Easy to Root For

Discover the classic archetypes of lovable World Cup teams, from the ultimate underdogs and giant-slayers to the redemption-seeking superstars.
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5 Storylines That Explain Men’s World Cup History Before 2026

5 Storylines That Explain Men’s World Cup History Before 2026

With the 2026 tournament on the horizon, get caught up on the essential history of the FIFA Men's World Cup through its five most defining narratives.
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5 Goalkeeper Careers That Changed World Cup Memory

5 Goalkeeper Careers That Changed World Cup Memory

From heroic saves to mind games, explore five goalkeeper performances that created unforgettable chapters in World Cup history.
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5 Veterans Whose Men’s World Cup Legacy Got One Last Chapter

5 Veterans Whose Men’s World Cup Legacy Got One Last Chapter

From Lionel Messi's triumph to Cristiano Ronaldo's tears, we look at five legendary players who defined their legacy at the 2022 World Cup.
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5 Men’s World Cup Stars Ranked by Legacy Pressure

5 Men’s World Cup Stars Ranked by Legacy Pressure

From aging icons to young superstars, we rank five of soccer's biggest names by the immense pressure they faced to define their legacy at the World Cup.
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5 Player Matchups That Became Men’s World Cup Legacy Tests

5 Player Matchups That Became Men’s World Cup Legacy Tests

From Pelé vs. Moore to Messi vs. Mbappé, we explore five legendary individual duels that defined careers and became iconic World Cup history.
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PRE-WORLD CUP | OPEN THREAD | MAY 25, 2026

PRE-WORLD CUP | OPEN THREAD | MAY 25, 2026

Welcome to The Daily Merengue! THESE ARE YOUR MODS: Ezek XI, Valyrian Steel, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho IT IS WRITTEN: WORLD CUP WINNER: PORTUGAL EARLY EXITS: SPAIN, BRAZIL, ARGENTINA Spain because there’s too much noise around their team. Argentina and Brazil’s next generation of players aren’t cut out for success. They need oldies like […]
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How far does Mauricio Pochettino need to take the USMNT for the World Cup to be a success?

How far does Mauricio Pochettino need to take the USMNT for the World Cup to be a success?

What is a fair expectation?
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Italy's 4 Stars and Zero 2026 Tickets: How a FIFA World Cup Champion Became a Cautionary Tale

Italy's 4 Stars and Zero 2026 Tickets: How a FIFA World Cup Champion Became a Cautionary Tale

From four-time World Cup winners to missing two straight tournaments, this is the story of how the Italian national soccer team fell from grace.