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Panama 2026 World Cup Preview: No Longer the Whipping Boys of Yesteryear

Panama has become a regional force. Now it wants to confirm its rise on the world stage.

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Qatar 2026 World Cup Preview: Things Can Only Get Better

The 2022 World Cup hosts entered the record books for all the wrong reasons but have a chance at redemption.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina 2026 World Cup Preview: Shock Playoff Win Breeds Confidence

Bosnia and Herzegovina heads into the World Cup as the lowest-ranked qualifier from Europe—but that won’t deter it.

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United States 2026 World Cup Preview: Golden Generation Eyes American History

The U.S. made a round of 16 exit the last time it hosted the World Cup, but this time, it has the superstar talent to mount a more impressive run—if the team plays to its potential.

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Spain 2026 World Cup Preview: Dizzying Expectations for European Champions

The European champions are favored by many to win their second World Cup.

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Brazil 2026 World Cup Preview: Unfancied Seleção With Huge Point to Prove

Brazil arrive at the 2026 World Cup unusually outside the main clutch of favorites. Can the current crop of talent rediscover the luster of Brazilian teams gone by?

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Saudi Arabia 2026 World Cup Preview: Changing the Formula With More History in Mind

Saudi Arabia beat Argentina at the 2022 World Cup, one of only two wins across its past five appearances at the tournament.

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England 2026 World Cup Preview: Three Lions Look to Buck the Trend

England enters the 2026 World Cup among the favorites, aiming to end its 60-year wait to lift soccer’s biggest prize for just the second time.

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Algeria 2026 World Cup Preview: More Than Capable of Springing a Surprise or Two

A talented crop of players are going under the radar for many—could Algeria be the real dark horse of this tournament?

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Colombia 2026 World Cup Preview: La Tricolor Chasing Redemption

Fueled by a runners-up finish at Copa América 2024 and a stellar World Cup qualifying campaign, Colombia is a dark horse for this tournament.

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Côte d’Ivoire 2026 World Cup Preview: Breaking New Ground More Than Possible

With Didier Drogba and Yaya Touré long retired, it’s a new Côte d’Ivoire that’s back at the World Cup.

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France 2026 World Cup Preview: Les Bleus Aiming to Live Up to Great Expectations

After appearances in the previous two World Cups, France are projected to enjoy another fantastic campaign in North America.

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Canada 2026 World Cup Preview: Hope Swirls for Overlooked Host Nation

The Reds shocked the world by finishing fourth at the 2024 Copa América. Two years later, Canada hope to put together another gritty campaign, this time on the world stage.

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South Africa 2026 World Cup Preview: Bafana Bafana Back in the Big Time

The 2010 hosts have never progressed past the group stage at a World Cup, but will hope to make history this summer.

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DR Congo 2026 World Cup Preview: Overlooked Leopards Demand Respect

Gearing up for its first World Cup appearance since 1974, DR Congo hopes to reintroduce itself as a formidable African side.

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Uruguay 2026 World Cup Preview: La Celeste Gear Up for Make or Break Summer

Uruguay has a rich history on the world stage, but can the current generation of stars get La Celeste back to the mountaintop?

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Iran 2026 World Cup Preview: Defiant Squad Targeting History

Iran’s World Cup dreams has been thrust into doubt for reasons far beyond their control.

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Japan 2026 World Cup Preview: Samurai Blue Target a Quarterfinal Berth

Record Asian champion Japan is aiming to upset the established order once again after a memorable 2022 campaign.

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Croatia 2026 World Cup Preview: The Underdogs Who Are No Longer Underdogs

Croatia has exceeded expectations during the past two World Cups, but can it overachieve for a third successive tournament?

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Ecuador 2026 World Cup Preview: A Fairytale Run Is on the Cards

The future is bright for one of the most rapidly developing soccer countries in South America, but Ecuador is motivated to seize the moment and show the world the future is now.

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Iraq 2026 World Cup Preview: Lions of Mesopotamia Back After 40-Year Exile

It took 40 years for Iraq to return to the world stage after its debut in 1986, but can Graham Arnold’s men deliver a performance the country has been waiting for?

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Belgium 2026 World Cup Preview: Winged Wonders Going Under the Radar

The Red Devils are aiming to make up for a woeful campaign in Qatar in 2022.

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Jordan 2026 World Cup Preview: Nothing Will Stop This North American Party

On its 10th try Jordan secured its place on soccer’s grandest stage. With no pressure on its shoulders, the players can go out and express themselves.

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Argentina 2026 World Cup Preview: Defending Champions Hunt Legendary Feat

Only two nations have ever successfully defended the World Cup, but Argentina is more than up for the task this summer.

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Cabo Verde 2026 World Cup Preview: Debutants Capable of Turning Heads

The African archipelago is competing at the World Cup for the first time.

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