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

Argentina's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been dominated by one question for weeks: would Lionel Messi be fully fit for the tournament opener?

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Meet the ‘Milwaukee Messi’ who turned down USMNT for World Cup rivals

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Lamine Yamal’s World Cup debut is a chance to take the title from Lionel Messi as the best in the world

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

The U.S. men's national team faces a challenging World Cup group stage, including matches against Paraguay, Turkey and Australia.

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List of celebrities at US' triumphant World Cup opener

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US dominates Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener

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USA vs. Paraguay highlights, recap: Americans open World Cup with 4-1 win

Folarin Balgoun scored a pair of first-half goals to lead the U.S. Men’s National Team to open the 2026 World Cup with an impressive 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Inglewood, California.

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USMNT Player Ratings vs. Paraguay: Americans Dominate World Cup Opener

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US Opens World Cup With Dynamic 4-1 Victory Over Paraguay

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USA vs Paraguay live updates. Favored Americans seek a quick start

Near the end of a 2-1 loss to Germany on Saturday, June 6, in the USMNT send-off match, a scuffle broke out between the teams.

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U.S. cruises past Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener

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5 Lessons Learned After the USMNT's 4-1 Win Over Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup

2026 FIFA World Cup, Sweden vs Tunisia picks

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Germany vs Curacao Predictions, Picks & Odds — Sunday, June 14 World Cup Match

Tahith Chong and Curacao appear underrated heading into Sunday's clash with Germany, and our World Cup prediction expects the underdogs to keep the match closer than the market anticipates.

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Australia vs. Türkiye Prediction, Odds, Picks For World Cup Match

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Sweden vs Tunisia picks, predictions, odds for World Cup Sunday

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

Two days before the USA kicks off its World Cup campaign, star defender Chris Richards said his sore ankle is good to go for Friday's meeting with Paraguay.

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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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Who wins Brazil vs. Morocco? AI predicts every World Cup game today

Soccer fans will get their first four-match day of the 2026 World Cup on June 13. Who will win each game? Microsoft Copilot AI makes its picks.

World Cup Match Day 4: Germany-Curaçao, Netherlands-Japan Make A Sunday Funday

The opening game of Sunday’s schedule begins at Houston Stadium where Germany will open its 21st World Cup campaign against tiny debutants Curaçao in what is a true David vs. Goliath matchup in Group E.

Meet USMNT's World Cup opponents: What to know about Paraguay, Australia and Turkiye

The U.S. may have gotten a favorable draw, but make no mistake -- this is a tough group across the board and one that will present plenty of challenges