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Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
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Amanda Langell

Who Is the Top Dog of the World Cup’s Biggest Teams?

Soccer’s biggest and best players will take center stage at the 2026 World Cup, featuring 48 teams for the first time in history.

The buzz surrounding the showpiece event is reaching new heights as the days tick down to June 11. From finalized squads and anticipated tune-up matches to predicted brackets and supercomputer calculations, there is a palpable excitement for the greatest spectacle in the sport.

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