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World Cup Group J Expert Picks: Daily World Cup Picks and Predictions

Argentina begin their world title defense as 10/1 favorites according to World Cup odds, and their first opponent is Algeria.

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USMNT vs. Australia—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

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USA predicted World Cup lineup vs Australia: Starting XI projection

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World Cup 2026 Prediction League: Standings After Matchday 1

The opening round of World Cup fixtures is complete, and the first standings are now taking shape in the Dan’s World Cup 2026 Prediction League.

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Czechia vs. South Africa Prediction, Odds, Picks For World Cup Match

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Colombia vs. Uzbekistan World Cup prediction: Odds, picks, preview, best bets for Wednesday

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Predicting the 2026 World Cup bracket after the first round of group matches

Winner Group E vs. third A/B/C/D/F: Germany vs. Trkiye After their 7-1 demolition of Curaao, we're backing Germany to secure top spot in Group E.

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USA vs Australia XIs: Confirmed team news, predicted lineups and injury latest for World Cup 2026

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Group L at the 2026 World Cup: Teams, records, stats to know

Messi Has His 1st World Cup Hat Trick

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Argentina 3-0 Algeria: Lionel Messi hat trick kicks off World Cup defense in Kansas City

Lionel Messi and Argentina are back to defend their crown and showed it in style, as Messi tied the World Cup’s all-time goals record with a hat trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria in both nations’ 2026 W...

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Argentina’s World Cup title defence: Odds and expectations of Lionel Messi going back-to-back

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World Cup hat tricks: Messi’s was the latest, an American scored the first and other key facts

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Lionel Messi Ties Men's World Cup Goals Record With a Hat Trick as Argentina Tops Algeria

Lionel Messi delivered his first World Cup hat trick while matching Miroslav Klose's career tournament scoring record Tuesday night, giving thousands of Argentina fans packed inside of Arrowhead Stadi...

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World Cup what to know: Ronaldo looks to make history by scoring in 6th World Cup

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See Messi Orchestrate the Attack to Complete His Hat Trick

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'Leo is Just Different': Thierry Henry Praises Messi's Hat Trick Heroics vs. Algeria

Not only did he complete a hat trick, but he also tied Miroslav Klose's all-time record for the most goals in men’s FIFA World Cup history.

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Emotional Messi explains tears after Argentina goal

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Messi hat-trick equals scoring record as Argentina dazzle against Algeria

Power ranking all 48 World Cup teams from worst to first after one match

We are one-third of the way through the 2026 World Cup group stage, with 48 teams in the expanded field having played one match. There are still two more games for each team in each group, but after some shocks,

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Wayne Rooney’s defense of Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup performance divides internet

English legend Wayne Rooney's defense for Cristiano Ronaldo after World Cup performance has the fans divided.

How the US can find its footing on defense for World Cup opener

The U.S. men's national team begins World Cup play hoping its defense can find its footing in time for it's opening game against Paraguay on June 12.

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Switzerland beats Bosnia at World Cup after flurry of goals: Highlights

Switzerland and Bosnia face off in a crucial Group B match in Los Angeles. Follow for live updates.

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Best to worst - every World Cup team ranked after one game

All 48 teams at the World Cup have now played once. BBC Sport's experts have ranked them all, from best to worst. Who is top? Not defending champions Argentina.

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World Cup formations, explained: A look at how coaches are setting up their squads

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — It’s number-crunching time when it comes to formations at the World Cup. Every team starts with a goalkeeper in front of the net, but then it’s up to the 48 coaches to try to arrange their lineups to optimize their players and match up effectively with opponents.

Portugal vs. DR Congo live stream: How to watch FIFA World Cup, odds, prediction, pick, lineups, channel

Cristiano Ronaldo begins his record-tying sixth World Cup as Portugal launches their title bid against a returning DR Congo side in Houston

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England overcome 'nerves' for statement World Cup win over Croatia

Harry Kane's brace helped England to a pulsating 4-2 victory against Croatia as Thomas Tuchel's side made a breathless start to their quest for World Cup glory.