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/ 366 days ago

Without Messi and Neymar: How Argentina and Brazil will line up for World Cup 2026 qualifiers

Argentina and Brazil meet in a crucial World Cup qualifier at Buenos Aires' Monumental stadium. The match is expected to draw a massive crowd and could secure Argentina's qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The intense rivalry between the two teams adds to the anticipation.
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/ 366 days ago

Germany World Cup champion addresses Thomas Tuchel’s main problem in England coach job

After coaching his first two games, a Germany World Cup champion discusses Thomas Tuchel's main issue as England's manager.
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/ 366 days ago

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni discusses the possibility of showing the World Cup in front of Brazil

After the provocative comments, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni addressed the rumors of showcasing the World Cup trophy against Brazil.
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/ 366 days ago

Neymar’s replacement Endrick sets expectations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Brazil

Called up after Neymar's last-minute injury, Real Madrid young star set his expectations with Brazil for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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/ 367 days ago

2026 World Cup update: Fifth team secured a spot in the tournament

New Zealand has qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a 15-year absence. Their 3-0 victory over New Caledonia secured their place in the tournament. Players expressed immense joy and relief at achieving this significant milestone after many years of trying.
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/ 368 days ago

Lionel Messi’s Argentina on the brink of World Cup qualification: What result do they need against Brazil?

Following their narrow 1-0 win against Uruguay, Lionel Messi's Argentina could secure their ticket to the 2026 World Cup with a result against Brazil, provided certain conditions are met.
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/ 369 days ago

Small nation on the brink of making FIFA World Cup history and facing Ronaldo, Messi, and Mbappe in 2026

The road to the World Cup 2026 has already seen its fair share of drama, but one story stands out among the rest. While giants like Germany, Brazil, Argentina, and England are expected to feature in the tournament, a surprise contender has emerged—a little country from Oceania.
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/ 369 days ago

Unexpected country clinches first 2026 FIFA World Cup non-host berth – Who could follow suit?

Although many countries have not even played a single match in qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, one country has already guaranteed its spot in the elite event.
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/ 369 days ago

Barcelona vs. Real Madrid rivalry aside: How Raphinha ensured Vinicius doesn’t miss clash against Argentina amid Neymar’s absence

The rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid is one of the fiercest in soccer. Yet, during Brazil’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Colombia, an unexpected moment saw two players from opposing sides of El Clasico—Raphinha and Vinicius—momentarily put aside their club loyalties.
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/ 370 days ago

Vinicius, Raphinha, or Rodrygo: Who will wear Neymar’s iconic No. 10 in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina?

 With Neymar once again sidelined due to injury, the iconic number is up for grabs—and there are three strong candidates who could wear it: Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Raphinha, or another rising star.

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/ 370 days ago

‘They gave the World Cup to Messi’: Ex-France star claims FIFA ‘robbed’ France, calling into question Argentina’s 2022 win legitimacy

Not everyone believes the outcome of the 2022 World Cup was entirely fair. A former French international has now made a shocking claim, suggesting that Argentina’s victory was preordained by FIFA. According to him, the 2022 World Cup was ‘given to Messi’, and even some French fans were rooting for him to lift the trophy.
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/ 370 days ago

Scaloni discusses Messi's absence in World Cup Qualifiers: 'We maintain the same idea'

Despite the absence of key players like Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez, Scaloni expressed confidence in his squad's ability to perform well against Uruguay. He mentioned some uncertainty in midfield but highlighted the depth of talent within his squad. He acknowledged the challenges presented by the upcoming matches.
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/ 371 days ago

First team qualifies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup: The 48-team lineup starts to take shape

Several other teams are still competing for World Cup qualification. Argentina needs victories over Uruguay and Brazil and favorable results elsewhere. In Oceania and Asia, other teams are battling for the remaining qualifying spots.
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/ 371 days ago

It's not just Messi: Argentina loses another key player for World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Uruguay

Martínez had been dealing with a muscle problem, missing Inter's Champions League match against Feyenoord. Despite scoring against Atalanta, further assessment confirmed the hamstring injury. His absence will require the coach to implement significant changes to the team’s strategy.
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/ 371 days ago

Is Brazil too dependent on Neymar? Key stats reveal the truth and when Santos star could make his national team comeback

Brazil is once again set to take the field without Neymar, a scenario that has become all too familiar in recent months. But, how much does the Seleção really depend on the Santos ace? And more importantly, when will he finally make his long-awaited return to the national team?