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Why Spain Won the World Cup and 5 Teams That Could Stop Them From Repeating
Spain's World Cup victory over Argentina highlighted Lionel Messi's evolving role while offering an early look at the favorites for the 2030 tournament....
Five Key Factors That Will Decide the World Cup Final Between Spain and Argentina
Spain and Argentina meet in the 2026 World Cup Final. Here are five key factors that could determine who lifts soccer's biggest trophy....
FIFA Is Misreading American Soccer Fans at the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup Final showcases FIFA's push toward commercialization, but many American soccer fans never wanted a more Americanized version of the sport....
World Cup Final Best Bets: Three Picks for Argentina vs. Spain
Check out our three best bets for the 2026 World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain, including a draw prediction, goal band wager and trophy pick....
France vs. England Best Bets: Three Picks for the World Cup Third-Place Match
Check out our three best bets for France vs. England in the World Cup third-place game, including first-half goals, goal bands and the money line....
England vs. Argentina Best Bets: Three Picks for the World Cup Semifinal
Get our best bets for the World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina, including team total, both teams to score and player prop picks....
World Cup quarterfinal best bets: England vs. Norway, Argentina vs. Switzerland
Get the best betting picks for Saturday's World Cup quarterfinals, including England vs. Norway and Argentina vs. Switzerland....
Spain vs. Belgium Best Bets: Three Picks for Friday's World Cup Quarterfinal
Get the best bets for Spain vs. Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals, including match result, player prop and second-half betting picks....
USMNT's World Cup Path Gets Tougher After Group Stage Draw
The USMNT enters the World Cup knockout stage with a favorable opener against Bosnia, but a difficult path awaits if it hopes to make a deep run....
Why Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT Press Conference Was No Accident
Mauricio Pochettino's fiery postgame press conference may have been a calculated move to shift pressure away from his USMNT players....
FIFA World Cup Knockout Round Guide: Everything You Need to Know
The World Cup group stage is over. Learn how the knockout rounds work, including tiebreakers, extra time, penalty kicks and bracket structure....
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe Headline a New Era of World Cup Scoring
Lionel Messi's latest World Cup scoring record highlights a new era of attacking soccer led by stars like Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal....
United States Must Capitalize on Its 2026 World Cup Advantage
The USMNT's favorable 2026 World Cup path isn't a conspiracy. It's the same hosting advantage that past World Cup nations have enjoyed for decades....
Four World Cup Teams Who Have No Real Chance of Winning It All
Croatia, Portugal, Germany and Uruguay have World Cup aspirations, but each faces major flaws that could prevent a championship run in 2026....
Four Big Takeaways From Day 1 of the 2026 World Cup
From a flurry of red cards to Mexico's historic opening win, here are the biggest takeaways from Day 1 of the 2026 World Cup....
Top Storylines to Watch as the 2026 FIFA World Cup Kicks Off
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here. From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to the USMNT and Kylian Mbappe, here are the tournament's biggest storylines....
Six Things That Must Happen for USMNT to Win the World Cup
The United States enters the 2026 World Cup as a longshot, but a deep run isn't impossible. Here's what must happen for the USMNT to shock the world....
Best Betting Picks for Day 1 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 World Cup begins Thursday. Check out our best bets for Mexico vs. South Africa and South Korea vs. Czechia....
Three World Cup Futures Bets Worth Making Before Kickoff
The 2026 World Cup begins Thursday. Here are three futures bets that offer intriguing value ahead of the tournament, including a wager on South American supremacy....
World Cup 2026 Preview: History, Favorites And Major Questions Ahead
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here. Get caught up on the teams, players, host cities, favorites and biggest storylines before kickoff....