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Supercomputer Predicts UEFA Super Cup Winner As PSG, Aston Villa Battle for Glory

The first trophy of 2026–27 is up for grabs at Red Bull Arena.

Sports Illustrated

Spain’s metronome: the statistics behind Rodri’s superb World Cup campaign

Midfielder’s supreme passing was too much for Argentina to handle in the final but his work without the ball proved just as crucial

The Guardian - UK

The Argentinian Fans May Just Will Lionel Messi & Co. to World Cup Victory

Spain enters Sunday’s 2026 World Cup final as the favorite, but Argentina’s magic doesn’t seem to be running out.

Sports Illustrated

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France's Firepower Meets Spain's Fortress, and England's Nerve Meets Argentina's Killer Instinct

World Cup 2026 semifinals: France vs Spain, England vs Argentina. Strengths, flaws, the Golden Boot race and what Opta's model says about each tie.

Latin Times

Supercomputer Predicts 2026 World Cup Winner After Thrilling Quarterfinals

Forty-eight teams have been reduced to a final four.

Sports Illustrated

A Spilled Save and a Super-Sub: Spain Outlasts Belgium to Reach a World Cup Semifinal

Mikel Merino's late goal off a spilled save lifts Spain past Belgium 2-1 in a World Cup thriller, setting up a semifinal clash with France.

Latin Times

England’s big chances and France’s shots: how World Cup quarter-finalists’ stats line up

Each of the eight teams has at least one key strength, from Swiss speed to Spanish defence

The Guardian - UK

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10 Photos of Marta Kostyuk: Ukrainian Star Beats Ashlyn Krueger, Joins Swiatek and Gauff in Historic Wimbledon Club

Marta Kostyuk reached her first Wimbledon quarter-final by beating Ashlyn Krueger and joined Iga Świątek and Coco Gauff in a rare Grand Slam club spanning all three surfaces.

International Business Times UK

Mexico’s slow football indicates England could join rare club of winners at the Azteca

Mexicoe have played at a relaxed tempo, but England have the pace to pose a significant threat

The Guardian - UK

England and Tuchel take leaf out of Ramsey’s book with crossing tactics

England attempted 35 crosses in open play against the DRC, their most since their World Cup winning campaign

The Guardian - UK

DR Congo manager’s tactics may provide tougher challenge for England than Opta stats suggest

Despite the chances of victory in normal time being 73.9%, Sébastien Desabre has changed his approach for stronger teams such as England

The Guardian - UK

Supercomputer Predicts USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Finish After Group Stage Concludes

The U.S. men’s national team is chasing its best finish in the modern era of the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

How link between Bellingham and Kane has unlocked England’s stodgy attack

Thomas Tuchel’s side have struggled in open play in the US but midfielder’s partnership with his captain has started to change that

The Guardian - UK

Opta reveals brutal long odds for Scotland’s World Cup progress

It is out of their hands

The Independent UK

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The National (Scotland)

I was there last time Scotland had to wait at World Cup - It wasn't happy camp

The Guardian - UK

Red-hot strikers, errors and smart subs: why the 2026 World Cup is a goal-fest

This tournament is shaping up to be the most prolific since 1970 – if Messi, Mbappé and co can keep up the pace

The Guardian - AU

World Cup Group D permutations: supercomputer says Socceroos will progress

Even a narrow defeat against Paraguay in their final group game should be enough to earn a place in the last 32, where Belgium may await

Sports Illustrated

Supercomputer Predicts USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Finish After Winning Group D

The best World Cup finish of the modern era could be achieved by Mauricio Pochettino’s in-form side.

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The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup: Yamal-inspired Spain stride to one-sided victory over Saudi Arabia

Having scored in the 11th minute, Yamal, at the age of 18 years and 343 days old, registered his maiden FIFA World Cup goal just 14 days younger than Messi's first FIFA WC goal (at 18 years and 357 days old), as per ESPN.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico’s 2026 World Cup Knockout Stage Path After Winning Group A

El Tri completed its first 2026 World Cup objective and will host its round of 32 game at the Estadio Azteca.

The Guardian - UK

Numbers game: stats that tell stories from the first 24 World Cup matches

All 48 teams have played their first matches. From xG to assists to transfer value, here’s some of the more revealing bits of data

Euronews

World Cup 2026: supercomputer backs Spain, former stars favour Argentina

A member of France’s 1998 World Cup-winning team and the Italian defender who scored in the 2006 final shared their expectations with Euronews

Sports Illustrated

When Mbappe‘s France Could Face Ronaldo’s Portugal in 2026 World Cup

France vs. Portugal would be a blockbuster clash deep into the 2026 World Cup.

Latin Times

Spain and France headline the 2026 World Cup race as England and Argentina complete the favorites' quartet

The 2026 World Cup begins on June 11 with the tightest field at the top in recent memory. Three independent sources —the betting markets, artificial intelligence and FIFA's official ladder— paint, for the first time in years, the same map of power. And on that map, four flags share almost…

Sports Illustrated

Every Wrexham Player at the 2026 World Cup: Fixtures, Chances, Favorites

The Red Dragons will have two players at the World Cup for the first time ever.

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