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We're getting closer to the 2026 World Cup knockout round, when the 48-team field will shed the bottom 16 teams. Groups D, E and F will conclude on Thursday, and some teams will move on while others will head home. In Group E, Ecuador will look to avoid a stunningly early exit but must defeat Germany to stay in the game. Meanwhile, Curaçao will need an even bigger miracle when […]

The United States takes on Türkiye, but the USA has already won its group, which changes the outlook of this match. Of course, momentum matters, but the real goal is simple: get through this match unscathed, rotate in fresh legs and give the full-time starters a break before the Round of 32. It’s also important to note that Antonee Robinson, Folarin Balogun, Tyler Adams and Chris Richards are all sitting […]

U.S. World Cup Team Training Base (IRVINE, Calif.) — As a strictly practical matter, it’s no secret that the Stars and Stripes don’t need to win — or even tie — Thursday’s first round finale against already eliminated Türkiye. It’s a right Mauricio Pochettino’s squad has earned. By winning their first two games at a World Cup for the first time in 96 years, the Americans not only advanced to […]

Morocco spent a half being outplayed by a team that arrived with nothing to lose, then snapped back to reality. A rotated and rusty Atlas Lions side trailed Haiti twice in Atlanta before quality — and a lively bench — turned it into a 4-2 win. Here are my takeaways from Morocco's comeback over Haiti: 1. Group C, Sorted: Morocco March On, Haiti Head Home With Brazil seeing off Scotland […]

Lionel Messi has left the door open for a sensational appearance at the 2030 World Cup after cementing his legacy as the greatest goalscorer in the history of the competition. The Argentina icon, currently leading the Albiceleste's charge at the 2026 tournament in North America, recently surpassed Miroslav Klose to take his total tally to 18 goals across six editions. The GOAT Refuses to Say Goodbye Despite turning 39 this […]

The last time the United States hosted a World Cup, back in 1994, a spike in interest in youth soccer followed. As the U.S. co-hosts the 2026 tournament with Mexico and Canada, a similar increase in interest is expected, but as in other sports, there is a persistent barrier to entry for many kids across the country. That's where the Boys & Girls Clubs of America come in. The organization […]

Neymar will start on the bench for Brazil's Group C finale against Scotland on Wednesday at Miami Stadium. Neymar arrived with Brazil and is available to make his debut at this year's tournament after missing the first two matches. He was one of the final players to get off Brazil’s bus Wednesday afternoon, flashing a thumbs-up, giving a wave and slapping hands with a few well-wishers as he made his […]

Mexico has clinched its spot in the World Cup knockout rounds after two wins over South Africa and South Korea. Now that the final Group A game against Czechia has a bit less pressure, the question is whether legendary keeper Guillermo Ochoa will make an appearance for El Tri. Mexico manager Javier Aguirre could count on the 40-year-old Ochoa to start in Tuesday's game in what likely will be a […]

Across America, the public betting masses can’t get enough of wagering on USA World Cup odds, even in a completely meaningless match. The USMNT is 2-0 in Group D play, already wrapping up first place. Türkiye is surprisingly 0-2 and cannot advance, regardless of the result in Thursday night’s match. Yet bettors are piling on the USA, which has never gone 3-0 in World Cup group play. "We have seen […]