reigning

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Messi, who drove Argentina to their third World Cup crown in Qatar four years ago, lashed in the penalty as the reigning champions eased to a 3-0 win.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Four years later, in Russia, he delivered another memorable night in Mexico’s victory over Germany, stopping the reigning world champions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

With two-time reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz out injured, many predicted a title procession for world number one Jannik Sinner.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

I was feeling too impoverished to spring for a $25 ticket for the opening match, which featured reigning World Cup champions Germany against Bolivia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Maybe I should’ve explained that I was the reigning Short-Circuit Scientist, destroying anything and everything electric-powered.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas