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2026 World Cup, Matchday 5: Match thread and discussion
Another day, and we have another slate of games to sit back and enjoy. Yesterday’s midnight kickoff brought a surprise result, with Australia picking up a 2-0 win over Türkiye, who had been viewed as contenders to win Group D, featuring players like Arda Güler (Real Madrid) and Kenan Yıldız (Juventus). Germany put a 7-1 […]
2026 World Cup, Matchday 4: Match thread and discussion
I don’t know about you, but I’m having a fantastic time so far. It’s been a bit of a balancing act trying to juggle my responsibilities as a loving father of four children ages five and under with the fanatical devotion that surfaces once every four years. Add to that the joys of being able […]
World Cup Reacts: Who will win the title, Golden Ball?
Welcome to World Cup Reacts! Over the course of the tournament, SB Nation will be offering some quick survey questions to see what their communities may think on some of the major topics that we will face in this World Cup. You answer the questions from a quick survey, and a few days later we […]
2026 World Cup, Matchday 3: Match thread and discussion
Kiss your families good bye, “work” remotely, post up in an Applebee’s and gorge yourself on 2 for $25 menu options… THERE’S 11 HOURS OF WORLD CUP SOCCER ON THE TV TODAY – OR YOU COULD GO TO A GAME SINCE IT’S IN AMERICA, CANADA, AND MEXICO THIS YEAR. The day kicks off with Qatar […]
USA vs. Paraguay, 2026 World Cup: Community player ratings
The USMNT started their World Cup in nearly perfect fashion on Friday night, racing out to a 3-0 lead in the first half as they cruised to a 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their opening match. The US started strong and a very nice passing sequence eight minutes in led to an own goal opener […]
The USMNT comes away with an impressive 4-1 win over Paraguay
On a warm June night in Los Angeles, the USMNT took the field for the opening match of the World Cup. As the crowd started a deafening U-S-A chant the team delivered a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay. The attack was the star of the show with an early own-goal leading to a Folarin Balogun […]
USA vs. Paraguay, 2026 World Cup: Time, TV schedule, streaming and lineups
We’re finally here. The United States Men’s National Team will walk out onto the field tonight at SoFi Stadium to face Paraguay in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup. And they’re going to do it for the first time in 32 years as the co-hosts. The USMNT have waited a long time to […]
2026 World Cup, Matchday 2: Match thread and discussion
It’s matchday 2 at the 2026 World Cup, and before the United States take the field tonight, co-hosts Canada will make their introduction to this tournament as they face Bosnia & Herzegovina. Canada has built up their program to this opportunity to show the world that they can be contenders. They’ve invested a lot in […]
E Pluribus Unum: The Team That Chose America
International sports have the power to bring nations together as fans focus on the success of their athletes and find common pride in their country. As the United States is set to host the World Cup, the things Americans hold in common are dwindling in number as political divisions are becoming more deeply sown. This […]
USA v. Germany, 2026 Friendly; What we Learned
The scoreline might have gone Germany’s way, but there was a lot to be optimistic with the United States Mens National Teams performance in their 2-1 loss. Despite not winning the game, the US showed a lot of good moments against Germany, holding a lot of possession, winning the ball back aggressively and up the […]
2026 World Cup, Matchday 1: Match thread and discussion
It’s here. It’s finally here. The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins this afternoon, and 48 teams begin their journey to hopefully lift the trophy on July 19th. With so much controversy swirling around the tournament, mostly within the United States, the action on the field will start to tell the tale of this tournament as […]
2026 World Cup – Previewing USA vs. Paraguay: All gas no brakes
The USMNT will play its first competitive match since whenever the last Gold Cup was to open the World Cup against Paraguay. In that time, the team has built an identity of sorts – at least one I will attempt to describe. It comes as some surprise that the team could be described as attack […]
Mauricio Pochettino’s managerial journey to the top
Mauricio Pochettino has coached in some big matches. The 54-year-old Argentine has coached in the Premier League, LaLiga, Ligue 1, and UEFA Champions League. All of that experience will have to be what prepares him to do what few coaches get the chance to do: coach a national team at a World Cup on home […]
Christian Pulisic is the face of American soccer
Christian Pulisic enters the 2026 World Cup with a nation’s worth of pressure on his shoulders. The 27-year-old winger has become the face of the United States men’s national team with his play on the field, with 32 goals in 84 caps. However, his legacy could be crafted by what he does during this tournament […]
USA vs. Paraguay, 2026 World Cup: Scouting Paraguay
At long last, the 2026 World Cup is here, with the United States Men’s National Team serving as co-hosts and looking to achieve a program-best finish under the watchful eye of Mauricio Pochettino. A challenging but superable Group D awaits, particularly under the new rules, with up to three teams advancing to the tournament’s Round […]
USA Soccercast, Episode 192: Landon Donovan speaks on the World Cup
We’re back with Episode 192 of the USA Soccercast, and we get a double dose of Landon Donovan on this episode as we get ready for the World Cup! First, we were fortunate to sit down with Landon as part of his work with the Abbott Dream Team, which sends a couple of players from […]
USA vs. Brazil, 2026 Friendly: Time, TV schedule, streaming and lineups
The United States Women’s National Team are back on the field tonight in Fortaleza for one final road friendly against Brazil in this window. The USWNT suffered a 2-1 loss on Saturday in São Paulo, but hope to rebound to close out the window and enter the summer. Brazil is putting on a show for […]
USA Soccercast, Episode 191: 365 days, 365 USMNT facts (w/ Tracey Reavis Savell)
Ever wondered what USMNT moment occurred on a particular day? June 18th? March 25th? December 1st? Well, now we have a book that chronicles those moments. On Episode 191, we sit down with author and journalist Tracey Reavis Savell to discuss her new book, United States Soccer on this day: A 365-day journey of games, […]
Man of the Match: USA vs. Germany, 2026 Friendly
The USMNT finished their World Cup tune-up friendlies with a 1-2 loss to Germany in Chicago. Goalscorer Antonee Robinson is the definitive Man of the Match with 120 votes counted. 122 votes were received, but two were discarded for being too uneven (mostly 1’s and 10’s). One ballot was all 1’s for MLS players and […]
2026 World Cup: Group L Preview
England and Croatia *should* romp through Group L, leaving inexperienced and untalented Panama and underperforming Ghana in their wake. But will they? That’s why we have to play the games. Let’s dig in and see what Group L looks like. Schedule Wednesday, June 17th England vs. Croatia (4pm EST), Ghana vs. Panama (7pm) Tuesday, June […]
USMNT midweek viewing guide: Final preparations
Midweek action is here, international style. Not a single notable USA player is in action this week. Every game listed below is an international friendly. All kickoff times are in EST. Let’s get into it! Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday The World Cup begins in earnest. Follow along with our daily match threads here […]
2026 World Cup: Group K Preview
We’re onto Group K, where Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia will fight it out. The group contains the most requested group stage match of the 2026 World Cup, a June 27th matchup between Portugal and Colombia in Miami, that many think will decide the group. However, Uzbekistan is in their first World Cup, and […]
USA vs. Germany, 2026 friendly: Community player ratings
The USMNT has played its last match prior to the 2026 World Cup. Mauricio Pochettino named a starting XI that looks like it could be first-choice, with the exception of Miles Robinson, although depending on Chris Richards’ fitness level (and Pochettino’s evaluation of Mark McKenzie and Auston Trusty), Miles may be first-XI material right now […]
Who is the most important USMNT player at this World Cup?
Closer and closer. As I write this, we are seven days from the USA opening their World Cup campaign against Paraguay in Group D. So, who is the most important US player at this World Cup? Let’s dive in and discuss. Attack Let’s start up front. There are some obvious options. Christian Pulisic has been […]
2026 World Cup: Group J Preview
Lionel Messi and the reigning champions are here in Group J. Argentina is here, and it looks like they got a pretty favorable group. Austria has not been to the World Cup since 1998, Jordan has never been, and Algeria has a couple of big names but doesn’t strike fear into the heart. Let’s take […]
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