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Why Pre-World Cup Jitters Are Often Just Noise

This article argues that a national team's form in the months leading up to a World Cup is often a poor predictor of its tournament performance. Using...

4 months ago 171

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France's Frightening Depth Puts Les Bleus Atop World Cup Power Rankings

France has established itself as the early favorite for the next World Cup, fueled by Kylian Mbappé's confident assessment of increased squad talent a...

4 months ago 135

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Socceroos Face 'Group of Death' Reality as Turkey Qualifies for World Cup

Turkey's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has finalized a formidable Group D for the Socceroos, pairing Australia with the USA, Paraguay, and...

4 months ago 139

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FIFA Chief Confirms Iran's World Cup Participation Amid Geopolitical Tensions

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, stating their scheduled matches—includi...

4 months ago 142

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Mbappé Embraces Veteran Role as France's New-Gen Attackers Shine in Pre-World Cup Friendlies

Kylian Mbappé is embracing his role as a veteran leader for France, mentoring a new generation of attackers like Olise and Cherki who shone in recent...

4 months ago 156

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Amnesty International Sounds Alarm: 2026 World Cup Faces Human Rights Crisis

Amnesty International's new report warns that the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America risks becoming a platform for human rights abuses, clashing wit...

4 months ago 140

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From Azteca to Arrowhead: 90min Seeks Local Voices Across 2026 World Cup Host Cities

With 60 days until kickoff, 90min is seeking stories from residents in the 16 host cities of the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the USA, Canada, and Mexic...

4 months ago 156

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Japan's Wembley Ambition: Moriyasu's Samurai Blue Seek Historic Statement Against England

Japan's national team, buoyed by a win over Brazil and a victory against Scotland, faces England at Wembley in a high-stakes friendly. Seeking their f...

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Roberto Martínez's Unlikely Journey: From Wigan's Third Division to Portugal's World Cup Dream

Portugal manager Roberto Martínez's coaching philosophy, shaped by his unlikely playing career jump from Spain to England's third tier, centers on a '...

4 months ago 152

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England's Final Audition: Can Southgate's Men Overcome Uruguay's Historic Hoodoo?

England host Uruguay at Wembley in a World Cup preparatory friendly, showcasing superb current form against a team that has been a historical bogey. W...

4 months ago 148

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Bielsa's Wembley Return: Can the Uruguay Coach Break His Boom-Bust Cycle?

Marcelo Bielsa returns to England as Uruguay manager for a high-stakes friendly against Brazil at Wembley. The match is a critical test for his projec...

4 months ago 138

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The Forgotten Pioneer: How George Raynor Conquered Sweden While England Looked Away

George Raynor, an English coach rejected at home, revolutionized Swedish football in the post-war era, leading them to Olympic gold and the 1958 World...

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