LOS ANGELES STADIUM — Matt Freese will start in goal for the U.S. men’s national team in its World Cup opener vs. Paraguay on Friday. Freese, who plays for MLS club New York City FC, made his debut for the Americans almost exactly a year ago on June 7, 2025. He has never played in…
The 2026 World Cup is finally underway as all 48 teams begin to fight it out for the universally coveted trophy. While the collective prize is the main objective for all competitors, some will be hoping to make their claim as the best player of the entire tournament. But who are the top contenders, and…
Raul Jimenez finally has his star moment in a World Cup for Mexico. The 35-year-old striker burst into tears after scoring El Tri’s second goal against South Africa as Mexico opened the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win. It was the first World Cup goal for Jiménez, who suffered a skull fracture while playing…
Mauricio Pochettino was blunt in his assessment of American soccer talent. “We are USA and competing against Belgium, Portugal,” the U.S. coach said after a pair of March losses in friendlies. “I think, for sure, Belgium and Portugal have a few or some players playing [who are] in that top 100 [I don’t think we…
INDYCAR is known for having diverse drivers from countries all across the globe. So, to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup — co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada — we choose the best INDYCAR driver from every country being represented in the momentous event. Obviously, not every country has had an INDYCAR driver,…
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has provided a crucial fitness update on Bukayo Saka ahead of the final World Cup warm-up clash against Costa Rica. The winger missed the recent victory over New Zealand following a grueling, title-winning campaign with Arsenal, prompting the national team staff to carefully manage his minutes to ensure he is…
England captain Harry Kane believes the upcoming World Cup presents the greatest chance of his career to secure international glory. Heading into his third global tournament in peak physical condition and boasting incredible goalscoring numbers, the prolific striker is determined to capture the ultimate prize and firmly cement his status as the nation’s greatest ever…
Barcelona is reportedly feeling a sense of dread regarding the fitness of Lamine Yamal as the teenage sensation prepares to lead Spain’s charge at the World Cup. Despite the forward’s significance to the national team, officials at the Blaugrana are concerned that the recovery process for their crown jewel is being rushed to meet international…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is introducing fans from all over the world to the sights and sounds the United States, Canada and Mexico have to offer. As 48 fan bases prepare to watch their countries compete for a World Cup trophy, the bonus to a lot of soccer games is becoming immersed in the…
Lionel Messi is preparing for a record-breaking sixth World Cup appearance, but the player heading to the tournament is unrecognizable from the teenager who first burst onto the scene. While most elite stars adapt to decline, the Inter Miami talisman has spent two decades adapting to stay ahead of the game. The Birth Of The…
