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The World Cup has not been kind to defending champions historically. A handful of teams were on the cusp of repeating, while others were bounced before the knockout stage. Only an elite group has gone ...

It wasn't pretty, but Spain got it done. With the game tied at zero, and headed into the second overtime period, Spain's Ferran Torres found the back of the net, giving La Roja a 1-0 advantage. That ...

The World Cup is nearly complete, and you can find the best World Cup odds at all the top sportsbooks around. The 2026 World Cup runs until Sunday, with Spain vs. Argentina in the Final on Sunday. The ...