champions

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Defending champions Argentina and Lionel Messi head into the tournament among the favourites, alongside European champions Spain, 2018 World Cup winners France and England, desperately chasing a first major tournament win since 1966.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Some will say Arteta's side have got here the hard way, while others will argue victories secured when a team does just enough to get over the line is the mark of champions.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

This whole Western Conference semifinal series against these defending champions has been a lose-lose proposition for the Lakers, who are now down 3-0 and staring into the elimination abyss in Game 4 on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

In the past two games, Wales and Italy have both scored bonus-point tries against Mitchell's side, registering 24 and 31 points respectively - their highest totals against the world champions.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

There were seven champions to attack the seven gates of Thebes, and seven others within as bold to defend them.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton