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World Cup Power Rankings: Who's up, who's down after the group stage?
And then there were 32. We're done with the group stage, but what do our writers and experts think the field of favorites looks like as we enter the win-or-go-home phase?
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World Cup Daily: Iran facing despair; South Africa face Canada as round of 32 begins
The World Cup round of 32 begins with South Africa facing co-host Canada in Inglewood, California on Sunday.
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USMNT squad is full of leaders for World Cup knockouts, and not just captain Tim Ream
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Overreacting to World Cup bracket: Which contender has best path to final?
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Report cards for every GM after the 2026 NHL draft
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Winners (Sabres!), losers (Golden Knights!) and surprises of the 2026 NHL draft
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$1M recovery: How the Jets' Demario Davis avoided retirement by investing in his body
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Free agency approaches
Begins Tuesday, 6 p.m. ET
30 teams, 7 tiers: NBA franchises that will dominate -- and perhaps dread -- free agency
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NBA free agency 2026: How all 30 teams can ace their offseason
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- Serena had to talk self into return to singles play
- Ghana boss fears 48-team WC 'vulgar,' 'ordinary'
- Sportsbooks sweat U.S. run entering knockouts
- Mercury's Tibbetts rips WNBA after Thomas ruling
- Algeria and Austria's dramatic draw sends Iran out
- Russell wins Austria GP, second victory of season
- Aiyuk blames ex-agent for causing 49ers issues
- Bills will not honor O.J. Simpson at new stadium
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Why every round-of-32 team will, won't win FIFA World Cup
Then there were 32. Let's review why each team still alive at the 2026 World Cup could win the whole thing -- and why each probably won't.
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Was it the right pick? Best all-time MLB draft debates at No. 1
We break down some of the biggest decisions teams had to make at the No. 1 pick -- and whether they were the right choice.
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Winners, losers of the 2026 NHL draft: Rangers, Leafs, Blackhawks
Now that all the selections have been made, what stands out the most? Here are the picks, trades and moments we'll remember -- for better or worse.
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Ranking WR, TE, RB groups for 2026: Best and worst NFL teams
Which teams have the best skill position talent around their QB and offensive line? We stacked all 32 groups of pass catchers and ball carriers from worst to first.
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2027 NBA mock draft: Early projections for top 60 prospects
Let's take an early look at the 2027 NBA draft, with the top prospects to keep an eye on and where they could land. Will Tyran Stokes remain No. 1?
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Red, White & Clueless: The untold story of the 1994 U.S. World Cup team
