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Previously, on the World Cup: What you've missed in soccer since Qatar 2022
Has it been four years since you last watched soccer? Catch up on the storylines behind this summer's biggest hit, the World Cup, with this handy recap.
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Need your soccer fix before World Cup?
The gap between the UCL final and the start of World Cup feels like a gaping void. But the game never sleeps.
TOP HEADLINES
UNITED STATES MEN'S TEAM
FINAL PREPERATIONS BEFORE WORLD CUP
'This is a starting point': U.S. Soccer's new home will help grow the game
U.S. Soccer never had a permanent home for its players. Now it does, and it stands to change the way future stars and coaches learn the game.
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USMNT builds World Cup momentum by beating Senegal but questions remain
Mauricio Pochettino's plans for this team are beginning to come into clearer focus.
WORLD CUP WARM-UPS
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY SCOREBOARD
'RED, WHITE & CLUELESS'
THE EXTRAORDINARY UNTOLD STORY
Coming June 3: How a ragtag team and wild coach helped America fall in love with soccer
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THE TOE POKE
How 2026 World Cup's 'least-known' player gained 1M followers to become viral sensation
The FIFA World Cup's least-known played was New Zealand defender Tim Payne. That was until an Argentine social media personality sought to change that.
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LOOKING AT WORLD CUP ROSTERS
Who will start for England in the World Cup?
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Summerville: 'A dream come true' to be in Netherlands World Cup squad
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LOOK GOOD, PLAY GOOD?
World Cup 2026 kit ranking: All 105 jerseys that all 48 teams will bring to Canada, Mexico and U.S.
The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, bringing a total of more than 100 kits! Here they all are, ranked from worst to first.
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DREAMS DASHED
Marsch 'devastated' Canada's Flores will miss World Cup with ACL
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Donaldson: Gilmour injury right before World Cup is 'devastating'
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Top Headlines
- Berhalter snub in '22 helped Pepi 'grow' for '26
- Queiroz defends Partey's inclusion in Ghana squad
- Sources: France's Saliba doubtful for World Cup
- Iran star Azmoun shock omission from WC squad
- Haaland sits, Isak scores as Norway beat Sweden
- Tuchel: England 'not used' to World Cup heat
- Neves: Memory of Jota will keep Portugal strong
- Mexico's Ochoa named to record 6th WC squad
- ✅ All 2026 World Cup squads announced so far
World Cup trends
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VAR explained by former referee: How will it work at World Cup?
VAR will again take center stage this summer. Here's what to know about how it works and what's new for the 2026 World Cup.
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Ranked: World Cup 2026 favorites most likely to crash out
At every World Cup, a front-runner collapses and exits the tournament early. Which team will it be in 2026?
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USMNT's final World Cup roster has Pochettino taking risks
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino stayed true to himself, but his risks in the midfield could have a domino effect at the World Cup.
What you need to know
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Format, groups, full match schedule, more
Check out the groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, along with everything you need to know about the tourney's format.
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World Cup group stage explained: Tiebreakers, third-place teams, more
Here's everything you need to know about what teams need to do to reach the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup.
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How does offside work in soccer? Explaining one of the sport's key laws
Here's what you need to know about offside, why it exists and how it will be implemented at the 2026 World Cup.
