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5 Nations That Rewrote Their Place in Men’s World Cup History

5 Nations That Rewrote Their Place in Men’s World Cup History

From underdog runs to historic semifinals, these five nations defied expectations and forever changed their legacy on the World Cup stage.
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Which Juventus players will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Which Juventus players will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

What will Juventus’ group of players at the World Cup be up to this summer?
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5 Soccer Underdogs That Fit the Cinderella Playbook

5 Soccer Underdogs That Fit the Cinderella Playbook

Exploring five of the greatest underdog stories in soccer history, from Leicester City's miracle title to Morocco's historic World Cup run.
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SB Nation’s Guide to the World Cup

SB Nation’s Guide to the World Cup

Get ready for the World Cup!
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5 Men’s World Cup Final Performances That Changed Player Legacies

5 Men’s World Cup Final Performances That Changed Player Legacies

From Pelé to Messi, we break down five World Cup final performances that forever altered how we see some of soccer's biggest names.
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5 Knockout Runs That Made Men’s World Cup Players Look Immortal

5 Knockout Runs That Made Men’s World Cup Players Look Immortal

From Maradona's divine madness to Messi's final triumph, we break down five legendary individual World Cup campaigns that defined careers.
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5 Men’s World Cup Eras Ranked by Casual-Fan Interest

5 Men’s World Cup Eras Ranked by Casual-Fan Interest

A definitive ranking of the Men's World Cup eras that most captured the attention of the average American sports fan, from 1994 to today.
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The “Respect Them Immediately” World Cup Nation Tier

The “Respect Them Immediately” World Cup Nation Tier

A tier list of the World Cup nations that, despite not always being favorites, command immediate respect due to their grit, history, and ability to upset giants.
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The Cinderella Team Idea, Translated From NHL to World Cup

The Cinderella Team Idea, Translated From NHL to World Cup

Exploring how the concept of a 'Cinderella' underdog team translates from the high-variance NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs to the global stage of the FIFA World Cup.
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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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World Cup Coaches Ranked by Pressure Level

World Cup Coaches Ranked by Pressure Level

From the dark horses to the title-or-bust favorites, we rank the immense pressure facing managers at the FIFA World Cup.
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The five biggest dream matches at the 2026 World Cup

The five biggest dream matches at the 2026 World Cup

Will the stars align in more ways than one?