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Next Game: Argentina vs. Algeria - Wednesday, June 17 at 2am in World Cup
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New Tottenham defender Marcos Senesi replaced injured Argentina defender in World Cup squad
New Tottenham Hotspur defender Marcos Senesi receives a late call-up to Argentina's 2026 World Cup squad.01:01
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2026 World Cup: Who will win this summer's tournament?
Sports Mole selects which country we believe will triumph at the 2026 World Cup, with France, Spain and England among the favourites for the trophy.Jun 10, 15:05
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Wednesday's World Cup warm-up predictions and previews including England vs. Costa Rica
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Wednesday's 2026 World Cup warm-up fixtures, including England vs. Costa Rica.Jun 9, 18:00
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World Cup 2026: Why Brazil, Argentina have critical advantage over France, Spain, England
Brazil and Argentina will have one key advantage over France, Spain and England during the 2026 World Cup, a former champion exclusively tells Sports Mole.Jun 9, 10:05
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Who will win the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot? Mbappe, Kane, Haaland among the contenders
Kylian Mbappe? Harry Kane? Erling Haaland? Or someone else? Sports Mole takes a closer look at who the main contenders could be to win the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot.Jun 8, 16:30
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Argentina lineup vs. Iceland: Predicted XI for friendly as Lionel Scaloni to make Lionel Messi decision before World Cup 2026
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for their international friendly clash against Iceland on Wednesday.Jun 8, 00:33
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Preview:Argentina vs Iceland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's International Friendlies clash between Argentina and Iceland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 8, 00:00
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Lionel Messi injury latest: Argentina manager reveals "significant" update before World Cup
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni issues a "significant" Lionel Messi injury update ahead of the World Cup.Jun 6, 18:24
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Sunday's World Cup warm-up predictions and previews including Argentina vs Honduras, and Morocco vs Norway
Sports Mole provides predictions and previews for all of Sunday's World Cup warm-up fixtures, including Argentina vs Honduras.Jun 6, 18:00
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World Cup 2026 Group J preview: Prediction, teams, rankings, key fixture, star players
Sports Mole previews Group J of the 2026 World Cup, including predictions for Argentina, Algeria, Austria and Jordan.Jun 6, 15:03
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Lionel Messi at World Cup 2026: What records could the Argentina captain break in his final tournament?
Sports Mole looks at the records Lionel Messi could break at the 2026 World Cup as Argentina look to defend the trophy they won in Qatar in 2022.Jun 6, 00:28
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World Cup 2026: Man Utd cult hero makes prediction and shares US concerns
Former France striker Louis Saha gives his thoughts on the upcoming 2026 World Cup, naming Les Bleus, Argentina, Brazil and Portugal as potential winners.Jun 4, 16:34
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Argentina predicted XI vs. Honduras: Possible lineup for pre-World Cup friendly in Texas
Sports Mole looks at how Argentina could line up for their pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras in Texas on Saturday night.Jun 4, 11:34
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Preview:Argentina vs Honduras - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's International Friendlies clash between Argentina and Honduras, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 4, 11:20
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Pele, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi among players involved in the most frequent World Cup clashes in history
As the world prepares for another global showpiece, Sports Mole takes a definitive look at the most frequently played clashes in FIFA World Cup history.Jun 2, 21:02
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World Cup 2026 injury watch: Yamal, Saliba, Livramento… seven players battling fitness concerns ahead of the tournament
The ball rolls for the first time at the World Cup on 11 June. National teams have already begun preparations for the tournament in North America. However, even among the players selected, several big names remain doubts due to their physical condition.Jun 2, 09:09
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Greatest World Cup kits of all time ranked
Sports Mole takes a look back and ranks the greatest World Cup kits of all time.Jun 1, 17:27
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World Cup 2026: Argentina midfielder ruled out of pre-tournament friendlies with hamstring injury
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes reportedly suffers a hamstring injury in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup.May 30, 20:48
Argentina World Cup squad: Lionel Messi to play in sixth finals but Aston Villa star and Real Madrid attacker miss out
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni names his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with Lionel Messi set to feature in the finals for the sixth time in his career.May 28, 23:51
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Argentina star Lionel Messi forced off with apparent injury in final Inter Miami appearance before World Cup
Argentina star Lionel Messi sustains an apparent injury during Inter Miami's 6-4 win over Philadelphia Union.May 25, 02:51
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