Argentina’s last big World Cup tune-up vanishes and leaves Scaloni’s squad untested vs Europe

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Three months before its World Cup defense, Argentina lost a great chance to gauge where it's at against European champion Spain when the Finalissima was canceled. Since ...
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FIFA's World Cup qualifying draw for European teams to give Nations League more weight

FIFA is preparing a more complicated draw for the European World Cup qualifying groups, giving greater weight to the upcoming ...

World Cup flops ‘left a mark’ on Italy Euro winner

Lorenzo Insigne admits he still thinks about Italy’s World Cup flops in 2018 and 2022, but jokes that ‘he will retire’ if he secures Serie B survival with Pescara and plays in the World Cup ...
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Argentina Faces Uncertain Future Ahead of World Cup Without European Test

Argentina's preparations for World Cup defense hit a snag as the Finalissima against Spain was canceled. Without facing a European team in qualifying, Argentina's reliance on low-key friendlies poses ...