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World Cup preview: Argentina and Spain good, USA bad

The 2026 men's World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada kicks off in 442 days on June 11, 2026. It may seem a lot of days remaining but trust me, time goes fast and before you know it, the largest and most ambitious World Cup in history will kick off in Mexico City.

As a result, here's a special Onside/Offside where LME gives his top 10 contenders and assesses who's right on track for a deep run in the tournament and who's currently in need of more work. As a bonus, we also break down the current state of the host nations.