Lionel Messi and Argentina are preparing to defend their World Cup title. It will mark Messi's record sixth World Cup ...

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Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history by beating mighty Argentina in Qatar four years ago.

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In the soccer world, it’s not all that unusual for managers to look at an upcoming World Cup as a natural end to their tenure ...

There are no more warmups. All there is left to do now for the USA is get ready for its first World Cup game next week.

With the World Cup kicking off on June 11, anticipation is building for what will be the biggest tournament in the ...

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A refreshed Lions of Teranga will aim to channel the smoothness of qualification rather than the chaotic aftermath of Afcon ...