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How Messi, Mbappé, and Neymar Help Explain World Cup Stardom
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Neymar Jr. offer three distinct blueprints for global superstardom, each defined by a unique journey at the World Cup.
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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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Soccer’s Biggest World Cup Names, Sorted by Star Power
From on-field genius to global brand empires, we rank the biggest stars in men's soccer by their sheer, undeniable star power.
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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 Near-Misses That Shape Ronaldo’s World Cup Case
An analysis of the five defining moments of disappointment and what-ifs that have shaped Cristiano Ronaldo's complicated legacy at the FIFA World Cup.
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5 Men’s World Cup Legends Whose Legacy Changed in One Match
Exploring five legendary soccer players whose entire career narrative and legacy were forever altered by their performance in a single World Cup match.
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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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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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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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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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5 World Cup Matchups That Feel Like a No. 1 Seed Trap
In the World Cup, even giants can fall. We break down five group stage matchups that looked like classic 'trap games' for the tournament's top seeds.
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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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