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2026 FIFA World Cup

Messi has no equals, and if not for him, Argentina would surely be out of this World Cup

Argentina's remarkable comeback win against Egypt was all down to Lionel Messi, who is seemingly dragging his team to another final.

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Salah bids goodbye to the World Cup, with Messi fittingly drawing the curtain

Bedlam in Buenos Aires for Argentina's late winner vs. Egypt

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Gomez: Messi is the reason Argentina are still in the World Cup

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Argentina fans go wild after Messi's equalizer vs. Egypt

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Udoh: Egypt made Africa proud despite defeat vs. Argentina

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more var drama

VAR review: Were Egypt unfairly denied a pivotal goal?

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LOOKING AHEAD

The 8 most important players of the World Cup quarterfinals

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What went wrong? What happens next?

Let's face it: The USMNT's coach doesn't matter -- the players just aren't good enough

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Nicol: Why would Pochettino want to stay on with USMNT?

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WORLD CUP quarterfinals

Transfer Talk

Transfer rumors, news: World Cup hero Vozinha could join Messi at Inter Miami

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Men's transfer grades: Tottenham get C- for $125m Tonali deal

Assessing KO'd teams

Grades for every team eliminated from the World Cup: USMNT gets a C

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Neymar was Ancelotti's gamble at the World Cup, and it failed

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