Alphonso Davies has joined the Canadian national team as it prepares for the World Cup, although he’s not quite ready to play. The left back injured a hamstring last month while playing for Bayern Munich in 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain that knocked the German club out the Champions League semifinals. On Monday, Davies was…
The best players in the world will be on display this summer at the 2026 World Cup. So, let’s rank them. Ahead of the world’s premier sporting event, our experts ranked the 100 best stars who will likely feature at this summer’s World Cup, hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. We have officially…
To play for the U.S. men’s national team at the World Cup is a unique honor, but only a handful of players have had the distinction of being called captain. In the modern era, the job entails a lot of responsibilities, such as being the figurehead on the pitch while keeping your teammates composed during…
Winning two knockout stage games? That means you’re really in the running to win the World Cup. Let’s check out the odds for which countries will make it to the quarterfinals at FanDuel Sportsbook as of June 2. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place…
Passing the ball is just as important as scoring it. In the 2022 World Cup, Bruno Fernandes, Harry Kane, Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann and Ivan Perišić were all tied for the tournament lead in assists. In the 2024 European Championship, 18-year-old phenom Lamine Yamal led the tournament with four assists. At the time, he was…
A quick glance at the oddsboard shows that some of the sport’s most popular players are expected to lead their respective teams in scoring in the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. From Lionel Messi for Argentina to Christian Pulisic for Team USA, oddsmakers are expecting the stars to shine brightly in this year’s tournament. So…
Less about being an underdog, and more about achieving some lofty goals. That should be the narrative surrounding the U.S. men’s national team ahead of this summer’s 48-team World Cup. FOX Sports analyst and former USA star Alexi Lalas joined Colin Cowherd on Monday’s edition of “The Herd” to discuss why the baseline for American…
For the first time since 1986, Mexico City will be the site of the opening match of a FIFA men’s World Cup when the 2026 edition kicks off, but it will be even more poignant than the one from 40 years ago. This opener will actually include Mexico’s national team, as the one back in…
When Tim Ream made his United States national team debut on November 17, 2010, few expected it would be the start of a remarkable international career that has continued for over 15 years — and has the center back now serving as the USA’s captain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. During his debut performance,…
Arsenal could be set to launch a move for Marcus Rashford as Mikel Arteta looks to overhaul his attacking options this summer. The Manchester United forward has enjoyed a productive loan spell at Barcelona, but financial constraints in Catalonia have opened the door for a potential return to the Premier League with the Gunners. Gunners…
