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Argentina’s World Cup title defence: Odds and expectations of Lionel Messi going back-to-back

The memory of what happened three-and-a-half years ago in Qatar is still fresh in the minds of Argentina’s players as they prepare to defend their World Cup at the 2026 tournament in the USA, Canada a...

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Fabrizio Romano provides fitness update on Lionel Messi ahead of Argentina’s World Cup defence

World Cup 2026 Group J guide: Favourites Argentina begin title defence as Jordan debut

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How the US can find its footing on defense for World Cup opener

The U.S. men's national team faces a challenging World Cup group stage, including matches against Paraguay, Turkey and Australia.

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List of celebrities at US' triumphant World Cup opener

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US dominates Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener

U.S. opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay

Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans' historic three-goal first half, and the U.S. opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with its biggest win in the tournament, a dynamic 4-1 victory ov...

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USMNT winners and losers vs Paraguay: Pulisic, Balogun impress in rout

U.S. cruises past Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup opener

USA vs. Paraguay highlights, recap: Americans open World Cup with 4-1 win

Christian Pulisic was the story of the match.

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Who is the referee for USMNT vs. Paraguay in World Cup Group D match?

USMNT to face Paraguay in World Cup opening game in LA

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Are Germany, Netherlands 2026 World Cup contenders? Plus, Sweden's strikers, and Ecuador's defense

We're into day four of the World Cup and boy are we motoring through the games now. Already we find ourselves looking ahead to Group F fixtures later today, including arguably the competition's most intriguing side,

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Netherlands vs Japan prediction, picks, analysis for World Cup opener

USA TODAY's soccer experts lock in their picks for Netherlands vs Japan in Sunday's World Cup matchup

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Argentina’s World Cup title defense draws a frenzy in Kansas City as Messi nurses a hamstring strain

Turns out that reigning World Cup champion Argentina draws quite a crowd no matter where it goes. Whether it be fans surrounding the team’s upscale hotel near downtown Kansas City,