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Messi, Mbappe and the Legacy Stakes of Qatar’s World Cup Final

When they met in the World Cup last 16 four years ago, it seemed like a torch had been passed. But Sunday’s final offers one more showdown, this one at the summit.

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Present Tens: The Immeasurable Impact of Modric, Messi

Two of the World Cup’s high-wire acts are led by their all-time great maestros, whose importance has been further underscored in runs to the semifinals in Qatar.

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What Germany’s World Cup Comeback vs. Spain Really Showed

Either way, Germany was going to need to win its group finale to have a chance of going through, but resilience against a top opponent could prove useful at this World Cup.

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New World Cup, Same Problems for an Exposed Germany

Germany finds itself in a world of trouble after failing to put Japan away and then succumbing to an opponent that attacked its flaws.

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‘Five Years Ago I Wasn’t Even a Pro ... It’s Crazy to Think’

N.Y.-born Canadian striker Jonathan David has come a long way, and now he’s a sought-after talent and a chief actor for one of the World Cup’s best underdog stories.

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The Underappreciated, One-of-a-Kind Thomas Müller

Arguably the most overlooked player of his generation, the showman thrives on the biggest stage and has a résumé that stacks up with almost anyone.

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Wales Draw Reveals Promise, Flaws in a U.S. Team That’s Still Learning

For much of its World Cup opener, the U.S. looked like a deserving winner, but there’s a level of savvy that comes with experience—and it’s in the process of being accrued.

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Bracing for Bale: USMNT Preps for Wales and Its Man for the Occasion

Gareth Bale may be past his prime and plagued by questions about his fitness, but the U.S. knows not to doubt his ability to meet the moment.

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2022 World Cup Group E Preview: Tough to Top Spain, Germany

The two accomplished European powers make this a top-heavy group—although Japan and Costa Rica won’t be pushovers in the least.

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2022 World Cup Group C Preview: Messi, Argentina Are on a Mission

Robert Lewandowski’s Poland and an underestimated Mexico stand in the way, but they’ll be hard-pressed to stop the GOAT and his team from reaching the last 16.

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Serbia World Cup Preview: A Dark Horse With a Loaded Attack

Few teams have as accomplished attacking players as Serbia—and they’ll need to be firing at full capacity based on their group in Qatar.

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Poland World Cup Preview: Lewandowski & Co. Have a Point to Prove

There’s some unfinished business for the Barcelona star on the major international stage after previous setbacks.

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Cameroon World Cup Preview: Star Forwards Lead a Group Underdog

The Indomitable Lions were dealt a difficult assignment in Qatar, where they’ll hope to put an end to a 20-year wait for another win on the World Cup stage.

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USMNT’s Top World Cup Roster Snubs

The 26 players going to Qatar have been chosen, leaving a slew of hopefuls short of reaching the World Cup.

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Costa Rica World Cup Preview: Veteran Ticos Face Tall Task

Grouped with Spain, Germany and Japan, can Costa Rica conjure the magic of 2014 with an experienced core giving it one more run?

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Arsenal Keeps Supplying Evidence Its Rejuvenation Is for Real

An impressive derby triumph over Tottenham is the latest notch in the belt for Mikel Arteta’s first-place side.

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Liverpool’s Winless Start Magnified by Premier League’s Fine Margins

Jürgen Klopp’s side has largely played well in two draws, but such is the standard both it and Man City have set in recent years, that the tiniest of slips could prove costly.

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Americans Abroad: USMNT Ups and Downs As Seasons Begin in Europe

With new seasons underway and the World Cup just over three months in the distance, who has gotten off to a promising start, and who has some work to do?

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The One True Measuring Stick for Arsenal’s Young, Developing Squad

Mikel Arteta has shaped his side some more, and the Gunners appear to be adhering to a plan—one that comes with growing pains and requires patience.

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USMNT Summer Transfer Grades, With a World Cup Lens

A number of U.S. players with World Cup aspirations have changed their club environments this summer. Who stands to benefit the most?

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Who Wants to Be a World Cup Goalkeeper?

Ethan Horvath will get his long-awaited chance in a U.S. shirt as part of a process that’ll determine who will be the go-to backstop in Qatar.

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The USMNT Isn’t Playing in Its Most Important Match on Sunday

A World Cup tune-up friendly vs. Uruguay carries plenty of value, but all eyes will be on a qualifying playoff taking place across the Atlantic hours earlier.

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Ukraine Harnesses Its Emotions to Keep World Cup Dream Alive

Ukraine wasn’t just a team boosted by inspiration. It was flat-out better than Scotland in every aspect, pulling to within one win of a remarkable World Cup berth.

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‘We Want to Go to the World Cup to Give These Emotions to Ukrainians’

Ukraine returns to action Wednesday for the first time since Russia’s invasion, two wins away from what would be an inspirational World Cup berth.

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Frankfurt Tastes Glory Again in a Throwback of a European Final

Eintracht Frankfurt won the Europa League title, ending the club’s European trophy drought of over 40 years in a final between two clubs truly appreciating the moment.

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