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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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Dallas Cowboys roster: Comparing Cowboys starters to players in the FIFA 2026 World Cup
Which World Cup participants would you equate Dallas Cowboys players to?
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The World Cup Crowd Tier List for New Fans
A guide for new World Cup viewers ranking the most passionate, colorful, and memorable fanbases from around the globe into distinct tiers.
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Croatia’s Rise Changed How Fans Think About World Cup Power
How a nation of four million people twice defied the odds at the World Cup and permanently altered the definition of a soccer superpower.
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The “Calm Leader” Tier of World Cup Captains
Exploring the World Cup captains who led not with shouts, but with unshakable composure, from Philipp Lahm to Lionel Messi.
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The World Cup Fantasy Forwards Casual Fans Should Pick First
Building a World Cup fantasy team? Our guide helps casual fans pick the forwards who are most likely to score goals and win you your league.
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The NFL Fan’s Guide to Choosing a World Cup Rooting Interest
Trying to get into the World Cup? This guide helps American football fans find a national soccer team to root for based on familiar NFL archetypes.
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5 World Cup Matches to Watch Like an NBA Game 7
The World Cup has its own version of a Game 7. Here are five matches that deliver the same do-or-die drama and intensity of the NBA Finals.
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5 Team Arcs That Explain the Greatest Men’s World Cup Sides
Explore the unforgettable stories of the greatest men's World Cup teams, from redemption tales to the coronation of golden generations.
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The “Bandwagon Approved” World Cup Team Tier List
Picking a team for the World Cup? Our tier list ranks the best nations for American bandwagon fans, from stylish underdogs to dominant frontrunners.
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The NBA Fan’s Guide to Choosing a World Cup Rooting Interest
A guide for American basketball fans on how to pick a national soccer team to root for in the World Cup based on NBA analogies.
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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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