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Argentina vs Algeria World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Argentina open as -245 favorites vs Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium on June 16. Our Group J picks back the defending champs in this World Cup 2026 preview.

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‘With Lionel Messi, Argentina will be a major contender again for this World Cup. He knows better than anyone what the team needs’ Javier Zanetti assesses Argentina’s chances this summer

The former Argentina skipper believes his successor will again be vital for the Albiceleste this summer

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How ‘brand Brazil’ lost its shine as World Cup’s defining team

Brazil’s iconic shirt is no longer the must have fashion item for a World Cup as Carlo Ancelotti’s ageing core struggle to match identity of joga bonito

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Every Celebrity Spotted at the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Opener vs. Paraguay

From Hollywood to the NBA Hall of Fame and everywhere in between, the stars came out for the Stars and Stripes.

Sports Illustrated

Who is the referee for USA vs Paraguay?

The tournament co-hosts will aim to start the World Cup strongly against Paraguay

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World Cup 2026: Inside Ronaldo's 665 Million Follower Lead Over Football's Elite

The 2026 FIFA World Cup highlights a divide in social media influence, with stars like Ronaldo and Messi leading in followers and earnings, while many players remain less visible online.

International Business Times UK

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo Chase Historic FIFA World Cup Records in 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup sees football legends like Messi, Ronaldo, and Mbappé chasing historic records, while nations compete for prestigious titles in a high-stakes tournament.

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Why Brazil and Argentina fans are fighting in the streets of Bangladesh as World Cup begins

World Cup fever descends on this South Asian nation that has never seen its own team compete at the tournament

The Independent UK

The Ultimate World Cup Finishing Performance: Kylian Mbappe in 2022

The World Cup has witnessed the world’s best forwards at their peak over the years.

Sports Illustrated

After decades trying to win the World Cup, shouldn’t the USA be better at football by now?

USA are four-time champions in the women’s game but as the 2026 tournament begins on home soil, are they any closer to winning the men’s World Cup?

The Independent UK

Supercomputer Predicts USMNT’s Route to 2026 World Cup Final: Messi, Ronaldo Await

A daunting series of global giants stand between the USMNT and the World Cup final.

Sports Illustrated

Why World Cup stage will see Luis Diaz claim Lionel Messi’s crown of South America’s best player

Having found a new level since signing for Bayern from Liverpool, the Colombia star might be one of the World Cup’s biggest stars

The Independent UK

Argentina’s bid for World Cup immortality is the end of an era

Argentina will say goodbye to a golden era this summer as Lionel Messi’s defending champions finally hand over the baton to the next generation

The Independent UK

Is Messi playing at World Cup 2026?

Will Argentina captain Lionel Messi feature at the World Cup?

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Marie Claire

These New Fashion Collaborations Are Already Winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Give your jerseys a much-deserved upgrade.

Creative Bloq

The creative trends defining World Cup advertising

Football legends, Hollywood stars, and fan culture are dominating early World Cup creative, but the smartest brands know celebrity alone won't be enough.

International Business Times UK

World Cup 2026: 'Emotional Spending' Frenzy Boosts Chinese Toy Makers as Messi Plushies Become Surprise Hit

Chinese toy manufacturers in Yiwu are increasing production of Messi-themed plush toys ahead of the 2026 World Cup, driven by emotional spending trends despite China's absence from the tournament.

TechRadar

'Wait... what?' — Lionel Messi’s new ChatGPT World Cup partnership feels like marketing written by AI for people who don’t watch soccer

OpenAI's first major football marketing campaign stars Lionel Messi, but it feels more like a corporate AI pitch than a celebration of the world's most popular sport.

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Evening Standard

Will England win the World Cup? Experts predict if football is coming home

England begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 17

Euronews

The 2026 World Cup kicks off today - here's everything you need to know

According to FIFA, 2.9 billion people worldwide watched the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on linear TV, with 2.7 billion also streaming the tournament.

The National (Scotland)

Gianni Infantino likens Scotland star to Lionel Messi in eye-opening comparison

FIFA president Infantino namechecked Robertson alongside some of world football’s biggest stars while discussing Messi’s importance at the World…

The Conversation

How the US finally fell in love with soccer

When Roberto Baggio missed a penalty in the 1994 Fifa World Cup final at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, more than 94,000 people were there to watch Italian heartbreak and Brazilian ecstasy.

The Independent UK

The Cristiano Ronaldo problem standing between Portugal and World Cup breakthrough

Perhaps the biggest footballing nation never to win the World Cup, could Portugal’s greatest player hold them back in North America?

FourFourTwo

26 reasons why World Cup 2026 will be historic

Six-foot eagles, warmongering Peace Prize winners and Lady Gaga on pens? It could be quite the summer…

France 24

Football and politics collide as World Cup kicks off in shadow of war, travel bans

The 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday with a record 48 teams vying for the most coveted prize in football and a slew of controversies over ticket prices, geopolitical tensions and visa restrictions imposed by the Trump administration casting a pall over the beautiful game’s quadrennial extravaganza.

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