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The 11 Best Starting XIs in FIFA World Cup History, Ranked — Did Argentina 2022 Crack the Top 5?

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 GOAT Cases Ranked for New Men’s World Cup Fans

5 Soccer GOAT Cases Ranked for New Men’s World Cup Fans

New to soccer? We break down the 'Greatest of All Time' debate, ranking the top 5 players in history to get you up to speed for the World Cup era.
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10 Days, 10 Number 10s: The Best Players Ever to Wear It at the FIFA World Cup, Ranked

10 Days, 10 Number 10s: The Best Players Ever to Wear It at the FIFA World Cup, Ranked

From Pelé to Messi, we rank the ten greatest players to ever wear the iconic number 10 jersey on the FIFA World Cup stage.
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5 Men’s World Cup Moments That Rewrote a Star’s Reputation

5 Men’s World Cup Moments That Rewrote a Star’s Reputation

A look at five unforgettable World Cup moments that dramatically altered the legacies of soccer superstars like Zidane, Messi, Baggio, and more.
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World Cup Countries Ranked by Storyline Strength

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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The World Cup Pattern Where Favorites Panic Early

The World Cup Pattern Where Favorites Panic Early

An exploration of the recurring World Cup phenomenon where tournament favorites and defending champions often falter in the early stages.
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The Number 10 Legacy: Why Pelé, Maradona, and Messi Are the Three Most Important Names in FIFA World Cup History

The Number 10 Legacy: Why Pelé, Maradona, and Messi Are the Three Most Important Names in FIFA World Cup History

Explore the intertwined legacies of Pelé, Maradona, and Messi and why their World Cup journeys make them the most important players in the tournament's history.
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5 Men’s World Cup Careers That Track Soccer’s Evolution

5 Men’s World Cup Careers That Track Soccer’s Evolution

From tactical innovators to modern superstars, the careers of five World Cup legends tell the story of how soccer has evolved over decades.
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The World Cup Pattern That Turns Weakness Into Destiny

The World Cup Pattern That Turns Weakness Into Destiny

From scandal-hit Italy to chaotic Argentina, discover the strange World Cup pattern where pre-tournament crisis often forges an unbreakable champion.
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5 World Cup Teams for Fans Who Love Villains

5 World Cup Teams for Fans Who Love Villains

Looking for a World Cup team to root against? Here are five national squads that have earned their reputation as the villains of international soccer.
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5 Men’s World Cup Legends Whose Legacy Changed in One Match

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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5 World Cup Teams for Fans Who Follow Superstars

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.