Germany is out of the World Cup. Brazil was pushed to the edge by Japan and the Netherlands was sent packing. Soccer’s traditional super powers have been rattled by a combination of fearless underdogs and emerging forces who are shaking things up. And England coach Thomas Tuchel has no issue with it at all. “I…
Gilberto Mora will make history just by stepping on the pitch for Mexico’s round of 32 match against Ecuador on Tuesday at Mexico City Stadium. The 17-year-old will become the second-youngest player ever to start in a World Cup knockout stage match, behind Brazil legend Pelé. Pelé still holds the record as the youngest player…
The start time for the Round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador has been delayed due to thunderstorms in Mexico City. The match was scheduled to kick off at 9 p.m. ET at Mexico City Stadium. However, heavy rain and active lightning warnings in the area forced the start time to get pushed back,…
Oddsmakers at American sportsbooks expected substantial support for the USA in World Cup odds. However, wagering went well beyond substantial in the group stage, and it’s continuing in the USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina odds for Wednesday night’s Round of 32 match. “Early signs were there, before the tournament, that there was a bit of…
Lionel Messi broke the all-time record for goals at the FIFA World Cup early into this year’s tournament; Kylian Mbappé is doing everything he can to make sure that Messi doesn’t leave with it. In France’s 3-0 win over Sweden at New York New Jersey Stadium on Tuesday, Mbappé added another two goals to his…
Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has responded to speculation linking him with the Germany manager role after the national team’s World Cup round of 32 defeat to Paraguay. The 59-year-old insisted it was not the time to discuss replacing Julian Nagelsmann, while launching a scathing critique of the team and demanding systemic grassroots reform. Germany…
If you’ve tuned in to watch Norway’s stellar 2026 World Cup at any point, you’ve probably had questions about their signature celebration, the “Viking Row.” Whether it’s in the stadiums or in the streets of New York, this Norwegian celebration has been a fan favorite during the tournament. But what is the ‘Viking Row’ and…
Once again, the USA is likely going to be on the front foot at the World Cup. Bosnia and Herzegovina is not going to look to take the game to the Americans on Wednesday night. The European underdog will bring a defensive approach that the U.S. has already seen during this tournament. Here’s what to…
Twenty-eight years after their last World Cup, Norway just won its first knockout game in history. It wasn’t pretty. Ivory Coast had more shots, more corners, and controlled the ball for long stretches. But Antonio Nusa bent in a beauty right in the top corner, Erling Haaland did Erling Haaland things, and Ørjan Nyland slammed…
Another World Cup, another early exit. Germany should be getting used to disappointment, but it doesn’t make it any less painful for a traditional soccer heavyweight that had been tentatively hoping for a fifth World Cup title to restore lost pride. Germany did manage to survive the group stage for the first time since winning…
