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World Cup 2026 Team of the Group Stage
Vozinha's seven saves shut out Spain, Messi became the World Cup's all-time top scorer on 19 goals, and Bouaddi starred at 18: the best XI of the group stage.
Messi, Ronaldo and the Record Book They Keep Splitting
Messi passed Klose as the World Cup's all-time top scorer; a day later Ronaldo became the first to score at six. The records, the 2010 blank, and why they never met.
England 4-2 Croatia: How Tuchel's Half-Time Reset Turned a Nervy Opener into a Statement
England turned a nervy 2-2 into a 4-2 win over Croatia after Tuchel's half-time reset, with Kane levelling Lineker's England World Cup record and Bellingham making history.
Messi Levels an All-Time Record, Vozinha Humbles Spain: The World Cup's Opening Round in Moments
Messi equals Klose's World Cup scoring record, Vozinha shuts out Spain, Mbappé passes Giroud and Scotland win again: the 2026 opening round in moments.
Neymar Made the Squad. Now He Has to Make the Pitch.
Neymar made Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad days after a calf tear. The relegation run that saved him, an injury at every World Cup, and the final he's never reached.
Eight Wins, Zero Conceded, and the England Nobody Trusts
England reach the 2026 World Cup unbeaten under Tuchel, eight wins and none conceded, yet the only good sides they faced all beat them. The boldest squad since 1998.
Ronaldo's Last World Cup: The One He's Never Won
Cristiano Ronaldo is 41 at his sixth and final World Cup, chasing the one prize he has never won. Portugal's deepest squad, the Saudi doubt, and the call MartĂnez must make.
Messi's Last World Cup: Nothing Left to Prove
Lionel Messi turns 39 at his sixth and final World Cup with the trophy already won. Argentina's 2026 title defence, the MLS doubt, and what they still need from him.
World Cup 2026: The 48-Team Format, Explained
The 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams, 104 matches and a new Round of 32. How the groups, the third-place qualifiers and the bracket actually work, explained.
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