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How would a 64-team World Cup work? Gianni Infantino opens door to further tournament expansionInfantino has opened the door to another World Cup expansion - but what would a 64-team tournament actually look like?
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Heroics of Messi, Mbappe and Haaland overshadowed by one surprising characterTwo decisions during England’s 2–1 win over Norway were just the latest in a string of contentious VAR calls at this World Cup
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Copa Independent | The best World Cup semi-finals… ever?On the latest episode of Copa Independent , Lawrence Ostlere is joined by Miguel Delaney in Atlanta and Kieran Jackson to preview the World Cup...
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Goalkeepers are complaining about the World Cup ball. An expert says they’re wrongJohn Eric Goff, who has been studying the physics of World Cup balls for decades, says goalkeepers are always going to complain about a new ball
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England vs Argentina LIVE: Reece James gives injury update ahead of World Cup semi-finalEngland are two games away from winning the World Cup but will need to go through holders Argentina on Wednesday to reach the final
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Ted Lasso actor makes his professional soccer debut: ‘Football is life!’Cristo Fernandez played for El Paso on Saturday night
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Reece James ready for World Cup ‘crunch time’ as he sets his sights on Argentina after injury woesReece James came on as a substitute against Norway after missing England’s previous three matches
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Gianni Infantino hints at expanding World Cup again to 64 teamsInfantino confirmed Fifa will discuss the possibility of a 64-team World Cup after this summer’s tournament
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Why Trump and Fifa, try as they might, will never overshadow World Cup’s most beautiful featureFrom Seattle to Mexico City, Kieran Jackson digests the visceral energy of people from all walks of life at stadiums across North America and...
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How France and Spain’s World Cup clash of contrasts could decide football’s tactical futureMuch more than just attack against defence, the distinct identities of the two sides could create a compelling contest in Dallas
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Why blockbuster World Cup semi-finals could be the best of all timePacked with individual and collective quality, Spain, France, England and Argentina are a fabulous and fitting final four, Miguel Delaney writes...
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The two physical factors that may leave Argentina at a disadvantage for World Cup semi-finalArgentina have ‘suffered’ through the knockout rounds – and an ageing side seem to lack the energy of others at this tournament
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FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20B operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe’s UEFA - Las Vegas Review-JournalFIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20B operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe’s UEFA Las Vegas Review-Journal
