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July 7, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.; Argentina's Lionel Messi is lifted in the air in celebration by teammates after the match as Argentina qualify for the quarter finals of the World Cup.

Argentina’s Best World Cup Skill Might Be Suffering

Argentina has played 330 knockout minutes in eight days, but their ability to survive all the chaos may be their greatest strength.

July 10, 2026; Inglewood, California, U.S.; Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after the match as Spain qualify for the semi final stage of the World Cup.

Spain’s Defense Starts Long Before The Back Line

Spain has turned possession into a defensive weapon, but Mbappé and France are a different problem.

July 6, 2026; Arlington, Texas, U.S.; Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo looks dejected after the match as Portugal are eliminated from the World Cup.

Ronaldo’s Final World Cup Exit Felt Way Too Familiar

Spain’s 91st-minute winner ended Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup dream and exposed Portugal’s bigger problem.

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