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Athlon Sports 2026 World Cup Preview Magazine Available Now

The 2026 World Cup is almost here!

Athlon Sports commemorates the world's grandest sporting event with a comprehensive 146-page preview magazine (available in print and digital editions). We've tapped writers from around the globe to analyze each of the 48 teams for a mag that will serve as the perfect coffee table companion for this year's tournament.

In addition to the essential schedules, starting XI projections and tournament predictions, Athlon's World Cup Preview magazine goes in depth with several of America's top soccer writers. Michael Lewis provides a vivid history tour, and Kevin Baxter tells the inside story of how the United States, Canada and Mexico won the bid to host. Scott French goes under the hood with the USMNT to detail how coach Mauricio Pochettino assembled his roster.

The FIFA World Cup starts on June 11. Don't miss out on sports history. Click here to order your copy today.

Related: Landon Donovan Q&A: U.S. Soccer Great Analyzes USMNT's Chances in 2026 World Cup

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This story was originally published May 14, 2026 at 9:04 AM.

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