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The start of the 2026 World Cup is upon us, folks, as 48 nations collide in North America in a bid to capture soccer‘s most illustrious prize. With 16 more nations competing at the tournament than ...

The World Cup is about stars, and this tournament will have no shortage of them. Four years ago, Lionel Messi stamped his authority on the tournament by leading Argentina to glory, winning the Golden ...

The FIFA World Cup is a competition between nations, but clubs have a major role to play in shaping the tournament. With the 2026 edition expanding to 48 teams and a record 1,248 players, clubs from ...

You already know about the superstars who could light up the 2026 Fifa World Cup, but what about the next wave of talent? A record 1,248 players can feature in the USA, Canada and Mexico and, while ...

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The 2026 World Cup is here, and it’s bigger than ever before. To help you follow the tournament, The Athletic has identified 200 players that we’re calling the Stars of Soccer. Some are household ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will ultimately come to life because of its constellation of stars, and this summer’s tournament will be full of them. From living legends like Argentina’s Lionel Messi and ...