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As part of our Language of Soccer World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to supporters of all 48 nations competing at the 2026 edition to capture their unique football culture, distilled into ...

Japan’s national team has changed practice venues in Monterrey ahead of the World Cup after players encountered an uneven ...

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As the pinnacle of competitive football competition, every player around the globe hopes to be selected by their national ...

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