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2026 World Cup
The Last Dance for Messi and Ronaldo, the First for Haaland: The 2026 World Cup Is Nearly Here
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the biggest version of the tournament yet. Starting on 11 June and running through to 19 July, it is the first to feature 48 teams, spread across three co-host nations: the United States, Canada and Mexico. The final will be held at MetLife Stadium…
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2026 World Cup
Do or Die: The Final Four European Tickets to the 2026 World Cup
The grueling gauntlet of UEFA World Cup Qualification comes down to 90 minutes (or perhaps 120 minutes and penalties). Four single-leg finals. Four winners heading to North America this summer. Four losers left to agonizingly wait another four years. After a chaotic semi-final round that saw dramatic shootouts, wild seven-goal…
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The Pitch: Heartbreak, War, and the World Cup Waiting Game
The 2026 World Cup in North America is shaping up to be a historic spectacle, but for the Iraq National Team, the dream of stepping onto the biggest stage in football is slowly turning into a geopolitical nightmare. With the summer tournament hosted across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico rapidly…
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Drama, Records, and the Final Playoffs: The State of the World Cup
The journey to the first 48-team FIFA World Cup has been intense, breaking records and making football history. Qualifiers across all six confederations have been full of drama and excitement. So far, 42 nations have secured their places, from newcomers to traditional powerhouses. Only a few crucial playoff matches remain…
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The Last Titans: Ronaldo, Messi, and Modrić and the Impossible 20-Year World Cup Saga
Yesterday, in a resounding 9-1 victory over Armenia, Portugal stamped their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The win was decisive, a powerful statement from a team brimming with talent. But its most profound implication resonated from the sidelines. Cristiano Ronaldo, absent due to suspension, was officially guaranteed a…
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