So, your team of choice has been knocked out of the World Cup. You want to keep watching, but you may need a rooting interest to stay invested. The idea of supporting any team but your own may be unfathomable to some, but the AP isn't going to call you a fair-weather fan. In fact, the outlet is here to help, with a handy guide to the remaining teams, even including in the chants you need to fit right in. Here are your three options, in alphabetical order:
Argentina
- Star player: Have you heard of this man called Lionel Messi?
- What to know: The Argentines are looking to become the first nation to retain the men's World Cup title since Brazil in 1962. Messi—yes, him—is the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 21 goals and has a tournament-topping eight goals this year.
- Chant of choice: "Vamos, vamos Argentina" ("Let's go, Argentina")
- Choose this team if you like: Safe bets, flavorful steak, supremely talented No. 10s.
England - Star players: Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham
- What to know: It hasn't been spoken about much ... but the England men's team hasn't won a major tournament since the 1966 World Cup. The English invented soccer but have rarely been the best at it.
- Chant of choice: "It's coming home"
- Choose this team if you like: Oasis, lions, fish and chips, decades of pain.
Spain
- Star players: Lamine Yamal, Rodri
- What to know: Spain hadn't conceded a goal in five games until the quarterfinal against Belgium. And in Yamal, the team has a winger who was a 16-year-old revelation on its way to winning the European Championship in 2024. It was his birthday on Monday, when he turned the veteran age of 19.
- Chant of choice: "Lolololo"
- Choose this team if you like: Tapas, shutouts, possession soccer, precocious wingers.
Spain knocked France out of the tournament with
a 2-0 win on Tuesday. England plays Argentina on Wednesday at 3pm Eastern. The World Cup final is Sunday at 3pm.
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