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Why Fontaine’s 13‑Goal World Cup Record May Never Fall
Just Fontaine’s 13‑goal haul in 1958 seems untouchable as modern formats, tighter defences and squad rotation choke the odds.
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Spidercam at the 2026 World Cup: Gimmick or Game‑Changer?
A look at why Spidercam threatens the flow and fairness of the 2026 World Cup and what that means for future tournaments.
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FIFA’s 64‑Team Gamble: Inclusion at What Cost?
FIFA may widen the World Cup to 64 sides after 2026, but the move risks diluting quality and overburdening future hosts.
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Alvarez’s Extra‑Time Bolt Redefines Argentina’s Counter‑Press for England
Julian Alvarez’s extra‑time winner reshaped Argentina’s tactics, turning a narrow win over Switzerland into a blueprint for the semifinal clash with England.
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FIFA’s Wire‑Hit Denial Highlights a Transparency Gap in World Cup Officiating
FIFA says there’s no proof the ball hit a wire before England’s equaliser, exposing how thin the evidence trail is for contentious calls.
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Kane’s Trump Golf Outing Threatens England’s World Cup Unity
Harry Kane’s surprise golf round with Donald Trump has sparked a firestorm, questioning England’s cohesion before the Norway quarter‑final.
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Bellingham: England’s knockout linchpin at the World Cup
Bellingham’s revived form may be the decisive factor in England’s World Cup knockout run.
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Kane’s Haaland Caveat: England Must Score As a Unit, Not a Solo Act
Harry Kane insists Erling Haaland is “completely different,” a reminder that England’s World Cup hopes rest on tactical flexibility and shared goalscoring.
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Merino’s Late Strike Shows Spain’s Press‑And‑Run Blueprint
Spain’s high‑press, rapid‑transition game plan unraveled Belgium, culminating in Merino’s dramatic late winner.
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Djokovic's veteran guile could topple Sinner in the World Cup
Novak Djokovic's experience and tactical flexibility give him a real shot at upsetting Jannik Sinner in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals.
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Miles of Fatigue: England’s Travel Burden Threatens Their Knockout Run
England’s relentless jet‑setting from Kansas City to Lisbon could force squad rotation and tactical tweaks as the World Cup tightens.
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Mbappé’s Redemption: From Penalty Miss to World Cup Semifinal Hero
Kylian Mbappé turned a penalty blunder into his 20th World Cup goal, proving his mental steel as France booked a 2‑0 quarter‑final win over Morocco.
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