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Argentina’s World Cup title defence: Odds and expectations of Lionel Messi going back-to-back

The memory of what happened three-and-a-half years ago in Qatar is still fresh in the minds of Argentina’s players as they prepare to defend their World Cup at the 2026 tournament in the USA, Canada a...

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World Cup 2026 Group J guide: Favourites Argentina begin title defence as Jordan debut

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Good news for Messi as Argentina expect to have GK Martinez for 2026 World Cup debut

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Lionel Messi shines on eve of World Cup

We’re just one day away from action getting underway and I personally can’t wait until the soccer takes center stage.

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Stokes, Atkinson omitted from second Test as Root steps up as interim captain

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Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and the legends playing in their final World Cup

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World Cup 2026 news: Messi returns to Argentina action; UN urges US immigration ‘re-think’ – as it happened

“Everyone has to be on the ball and the team spirit is important. “The players that didn’t play [om 1990], they were right behind the team, so our team spirit was unbelievable. The most important thin...

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Argentina Faces New Injury Woes After Messi's Return for World Cup

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Lionel Messi’s touching gesture leaves journalist emotional after Argentina 3-0 win

USMNT defender 'ready to go' for World Cup

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'I'm Ready': Chris Richards' World Cup Return Is A Major Boon For USA's Leaky Defense

Chris Richards — the United States World Cup team's top defender — was anything other than 100 percent ahead of the Americans tournament opener up the coast at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Frid...

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US defender Chris Richards says he's ready for World Cup opener

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US defender Chris Richards says he's ready and eager for World Cup opener after ankle injury

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USMNT's Chris Richards says he's ready for World Cup opener against Paraguay after ankle injury

Chris Richards, arguably the USMNT's most irreplaceable player at this World Cup, is back out on the pitch -- and said he is ready to go at SoFi Stadium in two days' time.

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Will Chris Richards play vs Paraguay? USMNT World Cup training update

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Birmingham native Chris Richards hopes to play in U.S. World Cup match against Paraguay on Friday

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USMNT's Chris Richards ‘ready' for World Cup opener in key injury boost

"I'm ready," Richards told reporters.

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USMNT’s Chris Richards declares himself ‘ready’ for World Cup opener

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'I'm Ready.' U.S. Soccer's Male Player of the Year Refuses to Miss Another World Cup

How the US can find its footing on defense for World Cup opener

The U.S. men's national team begins World Cup play hoping its defense can find its footing in time for it's opening game against Paraguay on June 12.

Drones, cyberattacks, ICE: Inside World Cup security for 2026 tournament

The biggest sporting event in U.S. history starts Thursday. Here's how U.S. authorities plan to keep it safe from drones, cyberattacks and more.

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Back 3 or Back 4? 2022 World Cup USMNT Player Explains The Difference

Walker Zimmerman explains the difference between a back three and a back four — and how it impacts the USA at the World Cup.

Argentina’s World Cup title defense draws a frenzy in Kansas City as Messi nurses a hamstring strain

Turns out that reigning World Cup champion Argentina draws quite a crowd no matter where it goes. Whether it be fans surrounding the team’s upscale hotel near downtown Kansas City,

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USA vs. Paraguay lineups: Projected USMNT starting 11, team news for World Cup 2026 opener

Projected starting lineups, team news and squad updates for the USMNT’s World Cup 2026 Group D opener against Paraguay.

World Cup Fantasy: The best attacking and defensive differentials for the group stage

Holly Shand runs the rules over the leftfield picks that can make a difference to your World Cup Fantasy team's fortunes

World Cup watchability rankings: Which teams are can't miss TV

The flair of Brazil, the devastation of Erling Haaland and the appreciation for Lionel Messi. Here are the teams worth watching at 2026 World Cup.

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Ranking all 48 nations at the 2026 World Cup, from worst to first

48 countries will compete at the World Cup this summer. Here's the ranking of them, from the worst to the favorites to win it all.

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From Spanish wonderkid to Norwegian goal machine: The next generation of World Cup stars

Spain’s Lamine Yamal is just 18 years old — and already among the best players in the sport. Here’s the full list of future stars to watch.