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England player wearing number 10 raises both arms and looks up in celebration, with a packed stadium of fans behind him.

Argentina vs England preview: a match between Messi and Bellingham

by Cesareo Contreras

Kylian Mbappé strikes the ball between two Morocco defenders, Mazraoui and one wearing No. 14, as it deflects off the second defender's hands.

Spain versus France preview: A showdown between two titan teams

by Cesareo Contreras

An Argentine player heads the ball during a match against Egypt.

The 2026 World Cup’s header trends: more assists, higher precision

by Greg St. Martin

Lionel Messi mid-kick while a ball flies through the air in front of him.

Argentina and Switzerland preview: Messi vs. a stout Swiss defense

by Greg St. Martin

Lionel Messi celebrates with arms raised, Argentina players and Switzerland defenders in the background.

How age could help Messi advance in Argentina-Switzerland quarterfinal

by Hannah Morse

Hakimi shields the ball from Douglas's outstretched leg near the sideline, with substitutes watching from the bench behind them.

France versus Morocco: Who will win in the first quarterfinal game?

by Cesareo Contreras

Senegal fans wearing team colors and a lion headdress cheer in the stands, holding scarves reading "Senegal" and "Champion d'Afrique."

What makes a soccer match exciting? There’s data for that

by Greg St. Martin

A soccer player kicks a ball in front of two other players in the background.

Low block? Final third? Here’s what these and other soccer terms mean

by Greg St. Martin

A large crowd of Norwegian fans filling a street after a victory.

How do World Cup crowds get synchronized so quickly? Researchers explain

by Katya Poltorak

Referee Ismail Elfath points while showing a red card, surrounded by Uruguay and Spain players reacting.

Red cards have more than tripled since the last World Cup, data shows

by Cesareo Contreras