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Messi Makes World Cup History as Argentina Opens Title Defense

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Lionel Messi began what could be his final World Cup with another night that belonged entirely to him. The Argentina captain scored a hat...
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Uruguay Salvages Draw as World Cup Produces a Day of Surprises

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Uruguay opened its World Cup campaign with a frustrating 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia on Monday, a result that left Group H wide open...
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Ivory Coast Beats Ecuador as Germany Hits Seven at the World Cup

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Amad Diallo hit a 90th-minute winner to give Ivory Coast a dramatic 1-0 victory over Ecuador, the standout moment on a high-scoring fourth day...
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The Teams Turning the 2026 World Cup Upside Down

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Three days into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the script is already coming apart. Across North America, teams that were expected to absorb their...
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Costa Rica Faces England in Orlando in Major Test Before World Cup Begins

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Costa Rica faces England on Wednesday afternoon at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida, in one of La Sele’s most high-profile friendly matches in years....
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Costa Rica vs England Preview: Prediction, Team News and Lineups

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Costa Rica will close its June international window on Wednesday with one of the toughest tests available: England at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando. The...
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6 Things to Know as the 2026 World Cup Kicks Off Without Costa Rica

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The biggest World Cup in history begins next Thursday, June 11, when Mexico hosts South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City to open...
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World Cup Set to Become Biggest Betting Event Ever

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Global betting revenue for the upcoming World Cup is likely to be "in excess of $50 billion", betting expert Darren Small told AFP, for...
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Costa Rica Soccer Team Rocked by Off-Field Problems Before England Match

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Costa Rica’s men’s national team is facing another setback at the start of Fernando “Bocha” Batista’s rebuild, after three players were removed from camp...
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Herediano Wins Costa Rica Soccer Title No. 32 After Beating Saprissa

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Club Sport Herediano closed the Clausura 2026 tournament in championship style Saturday night, defeating Deportivo Saprissa 2-0 in the second leg of the final...
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Messi Makes World Cup History as Argentina Opens Title Defense

Lionel Messi began what could be his final World Cup with another night that belonged entirely to him. The Argentina captain scored a hat...
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