Ahead of the World Cup, The Republic spoke with the most influential figures in Arizona soccer to get their insights and predictions for the tournament.
The world’s biggest sporting event is back. Four and a half years after France took down Croatia in Moscow, the World Cup returns Sunday morning with the opener between Senegal and host Qatar.
And yet, there’s still the unmistakable magic of the one sporting event that unites all corners of the world. Brazil is the betting favorite to break its 20-year championship drought. England might have its best team since 1966, when it won its only title. Superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will have one last chance at the sport’s ultimate trophy.
Mexico opens group play at 9 a.m. Tuesday against Poland; Argentina and Saudi Arabia are also in the group.
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