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    Ben McAleer

    Ben McAleer

    Ben has over 15 years’ worth of experience in the world of football writing and has previously featured on The Guardian, The Independent, Sky Sports, The Irish Examiner, talksport, and more. Ben is, for his sins, a Tottenham fan with a soft spot for Barnet.

    Articles by Ben McAleer

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    Spain to win World Cup 2026 odds: Find latest odds to win outright, top goalscorer and Group H

    By Ben McAleer
    Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo
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    Cristiano Ronaldo analysis: Why Portugal won’t win the 2026 World Cup if they build around Ronaldo

    By Ben McAleer
    Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku
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    Belgium vs Egypt stats and analysis: Lukaku’s impact earns Red Devils opening World Cup point  

    By Ben McAleer
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    Spain vs Cape Verde stats and analysis: European champions held to shock World Cup draw

    By Ben McAleer
    Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande
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    Yan Diomande analysis: Can Ivory Coast’s rising star crack Ecuador’s World Cup defence?

    By Ben McAleer
    Netherlands defender Micky van de Ven
    Features

    Micky van de Ven analysis: Why Netherlands’ secret weapon could thrive at the 2026 World Cup

    By Ben McAleer
    Canada striker Cyle Larin
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    Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina stats and analysis: Dominant Canucks forced to share the spoils in World Cup opener

    By Ben McAleer
    Strasbourg and Morocco midfielder Samir El Mourabet
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    Samir El Mourabet analysis: Why Morocco’s midfield gem could be key against Brazil at the 2026 World Cup

    By Ben McAleer