The U.S. men’s national team is staring down a massive test against Australia in its second World Cup match, but the biggest storyline heading into the match isn’t just the opponent — it’s the fitness of Captain America himself. If Christian Pulisic is sidelined, the USA faces a massive tactical void on the wing. On…
If Australia’s group-stage opener against Türkiye is a sign of how motivated the Socceroos are to advance to the World Cup knockout stage for just the third time ever, the United States might have to work even harder than it did in its emphatic 4-1 win over Paraguay. Australia opened its tournament with a shocking…
SEATTLE — Basking in the glory of a crucial World Cup qualifying win in front of a huge home crowd in America’s best soccer city in 2013, then-U.S. Soccer Federation president Sunil Gulati vowed that the USA’s men’s national team would schedule more important games. “We’d do that again, sure,” a smiling Gulati said moments…
SEATTLE, Wash. – There’s no sugarcoating it: Cristian Roldan is eager to get on the field when the U.S. men’s national team faces Australia in its second World Cup match on Friday. That’s because Roldan has played his entire professional career here for the Seattle Sounders since 2015, and before that, played two seasons at…
Mexico and South Korea meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup second group stage match on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 9:00 p.m. ET from Guadalajara Stadium. Mexico won their opening match against South Africa, with Raul Jimenez and Julian Quinones each scoring and the side keeping a clean sheet. South Korea also won their…
Türkiye and Paraguay meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup second group stage match on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 11:00 p.m. ET from San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. Türkiye lost their opening match to Australia 2-0, while Paraguay also lost their opener, conceding four goals in a defeat to the USMNT. Mauricio has scored…
Canada and Qatar meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup second group stage match on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. ET from BC Place Vancouver. Canada drew their opening match 1-1, with Cyle Larin finding the net. Qatar also drew their opener 1-1. Below are the details on how to watch. How to…
It ought to come as no surprise that Folarin Balogun was inundated with congratulatory texts and direct messages in the hours and days after the most magical night of his life. The Brooklyn-born U.S. men’s national team forward scored two spectacular goals last week in his World Cup debut, helping the USA to an emphatic…
U.S. World Cup Team Training Base (IRVINE, Calif.) — Before he even coached his first game at the helm of the United States men’s national team, time was not on Mauricio Pochettino’s side. While most international managers get a full four-year World Cup cycle to prepare their squads, the highly regarded former Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and…
Uzbekistan and Colombia meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. ET from Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City. Uzbekistan, ranked 50th by FIFA, are making their World Cup debut. Colombia enter Group K ranked 14th by FIFA, appearing at their seventh World Cup, with their best finish…
