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Being the host nation usually provides an advantage at the World Cup—but it doesn’t for everyone.
Barnaby Lane|
Attacking midfielders offer something truly unique.
Barnaby Lane|
World Cup teams don’t come any worse than this lot, who truly crumbled on the grandest stage.
Barnaby Lane|
Some of the game’s greats have flown under the radar by living in the shadow of others.
Barnaby Lane|
Some players are so gifted that they can do it all in the heart of the park.
Barnaby Lane|
The battle to be England’s No. 10 at the World Cup is well and truly on.
Ewan Ross-Murray|


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The Argentine boss is confident in the USMNT’s ability to have a historic 2026 World Cup campaign.
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Barnaby Lane|
The Brazilian icon showed his support for Vinicius Junior in the best way possible.
Amanda Langell|
Positional versatility has helped McKennie finally establish as a key player at Juventus. That ability to plug in and play could be just what Mauricio Pochettino needs to bring the USMNT success at the 2026 World Cup.
Jon Arnold|
The great finishers often rely on the brilliance of those operating just behind the forward line.
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