Twelve groups, the most in FIFA World Cup history. But which one is the most exciting? Thierry Henry has predicted it will be Group I, and not just because Les Bleus are in the group. "You have to think about Senegal and Norway, who are my two dark horses in this competition," Henry, a World Cup winner with France in 1998, said on "FIFA World Cup Live" on Thursday. "It's going to be tough for Iraq. I do think that the three teams will go forward, so I'm looking forward to that one, and there's another one: Group C. "Obviously, Brazil and Morocco, but, somehow, the first game, Haiti against Scotland, I do somehow think that Haiti can create an upset with that one." Kylian Mbapp and France lost to Lionel Messi and Argentina in penalty kicks in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, but have reloaded with a deep squad that's expected to make a deep run. Meanwhile, Senegal made the African Cup of Nations final. For Zlatan Ibrahimovi, Group L is the one to watch. "Group L. We have England. We have Croatia Then, we have Ghana with big talents. Let's see what they bring," Ibrahimovi said. We have Panama. Unfortunately, in this group, I think they will be a punching bag for England and Croatia, and Ghana might disturb them and take some points." Harry Kane and England are hoping to avenge a grueling loss to Lamine Yamal and Spain in the Euro 2024 final. England hasn't won a major trophy was in 1966, when it won the World Cup. As for former USA soccer star and FOX Sports Soccer Analyst Alexi Lalas, he has his eyes on Group D, which includes the United States. "I think for the first time at a World Cup for the U.S. men's team, that [the country] should not settle. [The country] should expect this U.S. team, given the talent, given the depth, given the experience, to win this group," Lalas said. "We have not said that before. I don't think that's Pollyanna. I think that's realistic. I wouldn't say that if I didn't believe this team was capable of doing that I can say it's an easy group, and I know that's a loaded type of word, but if I put it up against any group [they've] had in the past, I will take this all day long." Paraguay, Australia and Trkiye are the three countries in Group D with Team USA. Team USA's opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is on Friday night against Paraguay.

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Coastal Carolina hired former Mississippi State baseball coach Chris Lemonis as its next coach, the program announced June 11. The news comes less than 24 hours after South Carolina baseball officially announced the hiring of Kevin Schnall, who was Coastal Carolina's coach the last two seasons.Lemonis is from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, near Coastal Carolina and was at MSU from 2019-25. He took the Bulldogs to the College World Series in 2019 and 2021, winning the national championship the second time. It remains the only national title in program history.He was fired from the program in April 2025, ending his time with MSU with a 232135 overall record. Got our guy More info https://t.co/RPiywMXhvypic.twitter.com/Dtip2CdG6X Coastal Carolina Baseball (@CoastalBaseball) June 11, 2026"Chris Lemonis is one of the most respected coaches in college baseball," said Coastal Carolina athletic director Chance Miller in the news release. "He knows what it takes to get to Omaha, and more importantly, he knows what it takes to win there. Chris has proven himself everywhere he has been, and we're excited to bring a national championship-winning coach home to Conway."Mississippi State hired Brian O'Connor to replace Lemonis, and this year the Bulldogs lost in the NCAA super regionals. Lemonis was coach at Indiana before he was hired by MSU. The former Citadel player also was an assistant coach there from 1995-2006.Lulu Kesin covers South Carolina athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email her atLKesin@usatodayco.com. Follow her on X@Lulukesin and Bluesky@bylulukesin.bsky.socialThis article originally appeared on Greenville News: Coastal Carolina baseball hires Chris Lemonis as coach

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