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A way-too-early look at the USMNT depth chart for 2026 World Cup
How will the US player pool take shape for the 2026 World Cup? Here is a position-by-position breakdown.
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2022 FIFA World Cup
Off the bench, Ronaldo can help Portugal in a way he refused to at Manchester United
Ronaldo's benching mirrors how things ended at Manchester United. But with a World Cup at stake, he has the chance to make this scenario work.
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Have Portugal's World Cup credentials been underestimated?
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Why Ronaldo will have to accept coming off the bench for Portugal
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WORLD CUP DAILY
Spain knocked out and Ronaldo-less Portugal dominate
Morocco showed up Spain while Goncalo Ramos' hat trick suggests maybe Portugal don't need Cristiano Ronaldo after all. Here's the latest from Qatar.
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Morocco advance 3-0 on penalties
Where did it go wrong for Spain?
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Magnificent Morocco send Spain packing to reach first World Cup quarterfinal
Morocco continue to carry the hopes of Arab and African nations after a penalty shootout win over Spain.
MAN UNITED'S CLIMB IN THE WSL
Man United have lacked support and success of other WSL teams. Is that changing?
Man United have only lost once this WSL campaign. Despite the forces working against them, is a first Women's Super League title possible?
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BRAZIL PUNCH TICKET TO QUARTERFINALS
Brazil's dancing goal celebrations: Rehearsed on TikTok, performed on the pitch
Some may call them disrespectful, but Brazil don't care. Neymar & Co. are going to keep on dancing every time they score a goal at the World Cup.
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Moreno: There is no stopping Brazil
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TRANSFERS
Transfer Talk: Man United close in on £75m-rated Gakpo
Manchester United will reportedly have to part with £75 million to land Netherlands star Cody Gakpo in January. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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DYNAMIC DUTCH
Van Gaal: Netherlands goal was just as good as Brazil's
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CROATIA INTO THE WORLD CUP QUARTERFINALS
Resilience, not veteran stars, the key to Croatia beating Japan
For the longest time, the likes of Luka Modric and Ivan Perisic have been central to Croatia's greatest moments. Not so in the win over Japan.
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Top Headlines
- Ronaldo's Portugal role 'to be defined' - Santos
- Morocco: Historic win honors Arab world, Africa
- Luis Enrique: 'Responsibility mine' for Spain exit
- Sources: Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus out 3 months
- Shaqiri apologises to Swiss fans after 6-1 rout
- Ronaldo on deal to join Al Nassr: 'It isn't true'
- Atletico CEO open to Joao Felix departure
- Eto'o sorry for 'violent altercation' at WC game
- Columbus hires ex-Montreal coach Wilfried Nancy
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World Cup 2022 is the closest, most entertaining in decades, but France and Brazil remain clear favorites
Despite the 2022 World Cup churning out a ridiculous amount of upsets, drama and intrigue, one thing remains constant: France and Brazil still look like the best teams in the world.
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Predicting the entire 2022 World Cup, from Qatar vs. Ecuador to the final
We did it after the World Cup draw, but let's go again: Here are our expert predictions for every single game of the 2022 tournament. Let's ride!
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World Cup: Round of 16 bracket
See who's moving on and check out all the matchups in the knockout rounds in Qatar.
