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It’s the week after July 4th, which is arguably the softest part of the sports calendar. We’ve been blessed this year with a remarkable World Cup that’s been held mostly on US soil and the US soccer team hopes to keep their good vibes going tonight with a win, but from a college sports perspective […]
Update: The U.S. lost 4-1 to Belgium on Monday night in the round of 16. Philadelphia Union co-owner Richie Graham announced a new $50 million investment fund in 2019 built off a simple thesis: The 2026 men’s World Cup would transform soccer in the U.S., and with it, businesses around the sport. Graham’s For Soccer […]
The U.S. Men’s National Team is on a tear at a home World Cup, and demand for red-white-and-blue jerseys has perhaps never been higher. For the first time, both Nike and Adidas are reaping the benefits. Nike has been the official outfitter of U.S. Soccer since 1995. Adidas has been the official FIFA partner since […]
Can the States continue their American dream? We look ahead to Monday's FIFA World Cup clash with our USA vs Belgium prediction and preview. The post USA vs Belgium Prediction: World Cup 2026 Match Preview appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Liverpool have been given fresh hope that a deal for Barcola remains possible amid strong links to Arsenal after Romano provided a three-fact update on the PSG star's future
It’s the penultimate day of the Round of 16, and it’s the penultimate day of 27 consecutive days of football at the 2026 World Cup. I have no idea what I’m even going to do with myself the day after tomorrow, but we’ll worry about that later. (And that will largely depend on how the […]
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours For our American readers, we hope everyone enjoyed the 250th anniversary festivities over the weekend and are ready for USMNT’s potentially historic match against Belgium tonight. Relive Tim Howard’s 2014 heroics ahead of the highly-anticipated rematch, that led to him being dubbed the ‘Secretary of Defense’. [talkSPORT] ICYMI: Tyrique […]
Jordyn Huitema scored a brace, including the go-ahead goal with four minutes left in regulation, as the Chicago Stars stunned the Utah Royals, 3-2 at Northwestern's Martin Stadium in Evanston, Illinois.
Tottenham defender Radu Dragusin is set to join Serie A outfit Fiorentina in an initial loan deal that includes a heavily structured obligation to buy, according to reports from Sky Sports and prominent club insider Alasdair Gold. The breakthrough comes after months of speculation surrounding the Romanian international’s future in North London, with the Italian […] The post ‘Deal agreed between the two clubs’: Sky Sports confirms latest Tottenham transfer as Spurs’ busy summer continues appe...
He was speaking to reporters ahead of Portugal's World Cup round of 16 clash against Spain.
The Round of 16 is underway, kicked off today by Morocco’s 3-0 win over Canada and France’s 1-0 defeat of Paraguay. Today’s games feature Erling Haaland and Norway against Brazil in New Jersey, and Harry Kane and England against Mexico in Mexico City. Brazil started off their tournament with a 1-1 draw against Morocco (where […]
Manchester United have opened discussions with Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos' agent as they look to bolster their midfield options in the summer transfer window.
Want proof that the U.S. is now “a soccer nation” that truly treats the sport like the rest of the world does? It’s the wholesale, unapologetic media homerism. Forget the social media engagement, the packed stadiums (except for that first game) or the jingoistic “USA! USA!” watch parties. We’ve seen that before. What’s new is […]
Stoppage time is one of the most curious things about a match, and it is something that referees can add at their discretion. Stoppage time, also known as injury time, is added to the end of each 45-minute half to compensate for minutes lost due to substitutions, injuries, and goal celebrations . The fourth official tracks these pauses meticulously using a secondary stopwatch to ensure that fans and players get a full 90 minutes of active soccer. At the 2026 World Cup , referees have been...
Kylian Mbappé made his World Cup debut eight years ago in Russia. He’s only in his third tournament, and he already sits one goal behind Lionel Messi atop the competition’s all-time scoring list, with 19 goals from as many appearances. At the rate he’s going, whatever gap remains between the two won’t last long, and […]
Ibrahimovic says he 'didn't like' what Paraguay were doing against France.
So, it’s almost official. The lad that hates Sam Fender and plays up front for Sunderland is on his way out, and what an impact he’s had in the three seasons he has been with us. Eliezer Mayenda arrived from Sochaux for 1 million pounds in the ill-fated 2023/2024 season, where Kristjaan Speakman and company […]
Seattle score early, but give up three unanswered
The Portland Fire got a much-needed win, defeating the Seattle Storm 77-72 on the road in Washington. Point guard Carla Leite led the scoring for the Fire with 20 points, while center Megan Gustafson pulled down nine boards. Dominique Malonga led all scorers with 22 for the Storm. There were lots of good signs for […]
In front of a near-sellout crowd on an unseasonably cool night at Interbay Stadium, Salmon Bay FC defeated the Colorado Storm on penalties, securing their spot in Sunday’s Western Conference Final.
“He wasn’t just Real Madrid’s greatest player — he was the architect of the club’s identity.” A century since the birth of a legend July 4, 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Alfredo Di Stéfano, one of the most influential figures in football history and the player many consider the greatest to […]
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane are all expected to finish among the top goalscorers in this summer's tournament.
Colombia will have to continue their 2026 World Cup campaign without Jhon Cordoba, arguably their best striker. It’s a worst-case scenario for striker Jhon Cordoba as he won’t be able to play again for Colombia in the 2026 World Cup . The forward had to be subbed off during the Round of 32 match against Ghana and now the medical tests have shown a feared outcome. Per Pipe Sierra of AS Colombia , the World Cup it’s done for the attacker. “ Jhon Cordoba is out of the World Cup. He suffered ...
Mbappé led the line for France during their Round of 16 clash against Paraguay.
Alphonso Davies didn't play for Canada against Morocco sparking a lot of rumors at the 2026 World Cup. One of the biggest surprises during Canada’s Round of 16 match against Morocco was the absence of Alphonso Davies in Houston. Fans were wondering what really happened. Many expected the Bayern Munich star to play a significant role after returning to action in the Round of 32 against South Africa, where he came off the bench and looked increasingly comfortable. Instead, Davies did not fe...