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The Fantasy Lineup That Survives a Casual Fan's First World Cup
Building a World Cup fantasy team? Here's a simple, reliable lineup of star players designed to help any casual fan survive their office pool.
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5 Matches That Turned Argentina Into a World Cup Obsession
Explore the five pivotal World Cup matches that forged Argentina's national identity and turned soccer from a sport into a cultural obsession.
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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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The World Cup Role Player Tier List New Fans Should Respect
Beyond the superstars, every World Cup champion relies on key role players. Here’s a tier list of the archetypes new fans need to know.
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5 World Cup Teams for Fans Who Follow Superstars
A guide for new fans on which World Cup teams to watch if you're drawn to the biggest names in global soccer, from Messi to Mbappé.
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5 Debates That Explain the Men’s World Cup GOAT Conversation
The GOAT debate in men's soccer often comes down to the World Cup. Here are five key arguments that define the conversation around Pelé, Maradona, and Messi.
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The 11 Best Starting XIs in FIFA World Cup History, Ranked — Did Argentina 2022 Crack the Top 5?
From Brazil's 1970 masters to Messi's 2022 champions, we rank the greatest starting lineups to ever grace a FIFA World Cup.
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5 Soccer Stars Who Play With Mahomes-Style Improv
Discover five global soccer stars whose creative, unpredictable, and improvisational style mirrors the on-field magic of NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
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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 World Cup Scouting Report NBA Fans Would Understand
Explaining World Cup soccer stars like Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi using familiar NBA player comparisons like Giannis and LeBron James.
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World Cup Countries Ranked by Storyline Strength
The World Cup is about more than just winning. We rank the countries from the last tournament with the most powerful and dramatic storylines.
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If you take one player from any country and put him on the World Cup team you support, who would it be and why?
There are a bevy of fun options.
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