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No Olise, No Problem: Five Galactico Alternatives Real Madrid Could Sign

Florentino Pérez has promised to continue the tradition of blockbuster signings.

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Was the 2026 World Cup a Success or a Failure?

This summer’s tournament was the biggest, but not necessarily the best.

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The Pros and Cons of Expanding the World Cup to 64 Teams

In four years, there could be an extra 16 teams competing for soccer’s most prestigious prize.

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SI:AM | Do You Realize How Bad Cal Raleigh Has Been?

The Mariners catcher hit a clutch grand slam on Monday, but he’s still having an alarmingly terrible season.

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Conor Orr’s 14 Teams That Can Actually Win Super Bowl LXI

The NFL is more wide open than usual this season, but we can still narrow down the field and exclude a few teams you might not expect.

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Did Argentina Let Lionel Messi Down in 2026 World Cup Final Defeat?

The greatest player of all time was rendered powerless in the 2026 World Cup final.

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Ranking the 10 Favorites to Win the 2026 Ballon d’Or After Spain’s World Cup Glory

There are some familiar faces—and a few surprise contenders—in the race to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

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The Best Sports Illustrated Photos From Spain’s Unforgettable World Cup Final Win

Check out the best work from Sports Illustrated photographers Erick W. Rasco and Simon Bruty from the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.

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Will Lionel Messi Play for Argentina at the 2030 World Cup?

Lionel Messi has collected one World Cup trophy and a pair of runners-up medals across his six tournament appearances.

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Six Takeaways From Spain’s Deserved, History-Shaking World Cup Title Win

La Roja dethroned La Albiceleste to win its second-ever World Cup title.

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Lamine Yamal Is Ready to Take Lionel Messi’s Throne After 2026 World Cup Triumph

The teenage sensation helped Spain deny Lionel Messi his second World Cup title—and kicked off a new era in the process.

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Three Takeaways From Argentina’s World Cup Whimper Against Spanish Giants

Argentina missed out on a second-consecutive World Cup victory.

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Spain vs. Argentina Player Ratings: La Roja Claim World Cup Glory

Ferran Torres’s strike in extra time crowned Spain as the world champion for a second time.

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Spain vs. Argentina: Confirmed Lineups for 2026 World Cup Final

Lionel Messi equaled another astounding World Cup landmark with his presence on Sunday.

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2026 World Cup Final: SI Experts Predict Spain vs. Argentina Result

Opinions are split in this battle between control and chaos.

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Spain vs. Argentina: Three Key Battles That Could Decide 2026 World Cup Final

Superstars from Spain and Argentina collide on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.

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How Spain and Argentina Reached the 2026 World Cup Final

Spain and Argentina have taken wildly different routes to the showpiece event.

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11 Players Who Play Better for Their Country Than Club

Stars for Argentina, Spain, France and England have overperformed compared to club displays.

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SI:AM | Fearless Argentina Completes Yet Another Comeback to Reach World Cup Final

The defending champs have now outscored opponents 9–1 in the knockout stage from the 75th minute onward.

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How England’s World Cup Dream Fell Apart in 40 Painful Minutes

Thomas Tuchel will take the blame as England surrendered the semifinal to Argentina.

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The Tao of the Miz

Baseball has seen many flamethrowers but never one quite like Misiorowski, who bends physics with a simple, effective approach.

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The Best Performance of the 2026 World Cup Semifinals

The rampant favorite to reach the World Cup final was unceremoniously dismantled by the tournament’s new leading contenders.

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Ranking the Two Teams Left in the 2026 World Cup

Spain takes on Argentina in what promises to be an enthralling clash of styles.

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Sports Illustrated's Best Photos From Argentina's Lionel Messi-Led Comeback vs. England

A second straight title is in sight for the reigning world champions. Catch up on the best photos from the semifinal in Atlanta.

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Real Madrid’s Biggest Problems Laid Bare at the 2026 World Cup

A wealth of Real Madrid representatives left plenty to be desired this summer.

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