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Ranked: Which national teams have the best 2026 World Cup chances

Who will win the 2026 World Cup? A team stacked with talent, surely. We've devised a way to rank countries by the talent in their squads.

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MAKING AN IMPACT

Tuchel, Klopp & Co: Why German coaches are so influential

It started with Jürgen Klopp; now Germany is one of world football's leading exporters of successful managers.

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: AC Milan to drop Leao's release clause, Chelsea interested

AC Milan are willing to discount Rafael Leao's release clause, and Chelsea could land him. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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WINNING START TO NEW ENGLAND ERA

How did England fare in first match under Tuchel?

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Tuchel's vision for England comes into focus with World Cup qualifier win

England won their opening qualifier for the 2026 World Cup, but questions linger about the new manager's hire.

U.S. SOCCER SCOREBOARD

MORE NATIONS LEAGUE FALLOUT

Keller: USMNT haven't improved under Pochettino

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Should U.S. Soccer be worried about the attendance for USMNT vs. Panama?

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'SHE'S SCORED A MOUNTAIN OF GOALS'

How Ewa Pajor changed the way Barcelona play

Ewa Pajor has taken Spain's Liga F by storm since joining Barcelona. This summer, she'll be hoping to do the same with Poland at their first Euros.

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