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FIFA World Cup Viral Theory: Has the strange 'Japan' factor already guessed 2026 champion?

FIFA World Cup 2026: A viral FIFA World Cup fan theory is gaining attention after Brazil's defeat to Norway in the 2026 tournament. The quirky pattern claims that whenever Japan reach the knockout stage, the team that eliminates them is later knocked out by the eventual champions. The trend has…

The Economic Times

Every World Cup needs a cult hero: 2026 has given us touchline dreamboat Sebastián Beccacece

The Ecuador manager is a beautifully manicured buzz of energy with Bolivarian liberation in his heart. The tournament is all the better for him

The Guardian - US

Los Angeles conjures up irresistible spectacle as USA sparkle in opening act

Every World Cup needs its hosts to start well, more so this one, and Mauricio Pochettino’s team delivered on a fun day on the Pacific coast

The Guardian - AU

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Haitians switch soccer allegiances from Brazil as 'Grenadiers' end World Cup drought

For decades, soccer fans in Haiti have gathered in front of televisions and radios to support Brazil in every World Cup

The Independent UK

From national pride to fascism: how countries have used the World Cup to build identity

Every World Cup, from Uruguay and Italy in 1930 and 1934, to Russia and Qatar in 2018 and 2022, has been to an extent about presenting an image to the world

The Guardian - US

World Cup's 'middle income trap' – why breaking into soccer's elite is so hard to do (as Morocco might soon find out)

Every World Cup produces surprises.

The Conversation

Mexico's offense finally comes to life, but it's not enough to save World Cup dream

DOHA, Qatar — For 2 1/2 games Mexico did nothing in Qatar — as in no goals, no wins and no chance to advance to the Round of 16, something it had done in every World Cup it has played in since 1978.

Los Angeles Times

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FIFA World Cup: The young ones to watch at Qatar

Every World Cup throws up a few surprises and brings to the fore some precocious talents

The Times of India

World Cup: This year's special Al Rihla ball has the aerodynamics of a champion, according to a sports physicist

As with every World Cup, at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar the players will be using a new ball. The last thing competitors want is for the most important piece of equipment in the most important tournament in the world’s most popular sport to behave in unexpected ways,…

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