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A team-by-team guide to the 2026 World Cup: What to expect and who to watch

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The 48 teams competing at this summer’s World Cup are making their final preparations for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. They have qualified for what will be the biggest World Cup yet, expanded from the 32 teams that had competed since the 1998 edition in France, with a host of debutants … Read more

Germany gives USMNT a final reality check before the World Cup

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CHICAGO — The U.S. soccer team’s final tuneup before the World Cup — a Saturday send-off against four-time champion Germany at sunny, sold-out Soldier Field — was part party, part pep rally but mostly one last semi-serious chance for Mauricio Pochettino to prepare his team for its moment in the summer spotlight. The festive atmosphere … Read more