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BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentina has bitter memories of 1994, the last time the United States hosted the World Cup.

Lionel Messi is preparing for what could be his final World Cup with Argentina, aiming to retain the trophy he won in Qatar ...

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As part of our buildup to the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, we are publishing excerpted chapters from The Soccer 100, The Athletic’s definitive book on the 100 ...

From forgotten substitutes to retired veterans, these unlikely World Cup heroes defied the odds and etched their names into ...

These are the underdogs of the 2026 World Cup who will be aiming to add another shock or two to the history books. Graham ...

The Independent has put together a list of the 50 greatest names in World Cup history, based exclusively on their ...

The most extraordinary part is that just four minutes after this incident, Maradona produced a feat that eclipsed even his ...

Who are 10 players who are expected to make a splash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Some are expected and some might surprise ...