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USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2026 World Cup: Scouting Bosnia and Herzegovina
The United States Men’s National Team had a quick run through Group D at the 2026 World Cup, securing first place with convincing wins over Paraguay (4-1) and Australia (2-0). Then came the wait to learn the Round of 32 opponent, as the expanded tournament field presented the possibility for all manner of combinations and […]
2026 World Cup, Round of 32 Matchday 1: Match thread and discussion
After seventeen action packed days, the 2026 World Cup has arrived at the knockout stage. We begin with the Round of 32, where Group A surprise runners-up South Africa face off against co-hosts Canada, who were a shock Group B runner-up after losing in their final group stage match. South Africa’s upset of South Korea […]
USA vs. Türkiye, 2026 World Cup: Man of the Match
For the third straight match the USMNT took an early lead, this time thanks to an Auston Trusty shot off a US corner. Trusty was in the match as one of nine changes that Mauricio Pochettino made the the starting lineup from game two of the World Cup, rotating out every player other than Weston […]
2026 World Cup, Matchday 17: Match thread and discussion
Today the final World Cup groups (J, L, and K) draw to a close. England, who only managed a 0-0 draw against Ghana, face Panama. The Three Lions will be looking to show a performance like they did in their 4-2 win over Croatia in their opener. Panama has zero points so far. An upset […]
Report: U.S. Soccer offers Mauricio Pochettino contract extension
The 2026 World Cup is going on right now, but offers have already been made to keep United States Men’s National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino around long after the tournament is done. According to a report by Adam Crafton of The Athletic, the U.S. Soccer Federation has extended an offer to keep Pochettino as […]
2026 World Cup, Matchday 16: Match thread and discussion
Yesterday saw Groups D, E, and F wrap up. Germany opened the scoring against Ecuador in the second minute, but Ecuador equalized seven minutes later and got a winner in the 77th. Germany still won Group E, but the three points vaulted Ecuador into third place, keeping them alive (for now, depending on other third-place […]
Last-minute goal gives Türkiye 3-2 win over USA
Mauricio Pochettino made nine changes to the USA starting lineup as the team began the game in the unprecedented situation of already having won their group at the World Cup. Only Weston McKennie (who wore the captain’s armband) and Ricardo Pepi remained from the starting XI versus Australia. Folarin Balogun, Chris Richards, Tyler Adams, and […]
USA vs. Turkey, 2026 World Cup: Community player ratings
Cha-cha-changes. With their first place in the group stage already clinched Mauricio Pochettino made nine changes to the starting lineup, choosing to avoid any possibility of yellow card suspension or injury to preferred starters. Ricardo Pepi and Weston McKennie were the only starters from either of the first two matches who were also in the […]
USA vs. Türkiye, 2026 World Cup: Time, TV schedule, streaming and lineups
The United States Men’s National Team close out the group stage at the 2026 World Cup tonight as they take on Türkiye in their third and final match in Group D. While Australia and Paraguay battle to figure out who will take second place, the USMNT are in the new position of entering a World […]
2026 World Cup, Matchday 15: Match thread and discussion
Yesterday wrapped things up for Groups A, B, and C. Switzerland scored two second-half goals against Canada, who were able to find one goal but not an equalizer. Switzerland finished top of the group, and Canada second. In that group’s other game, Bosnia and Herzegovina got an important 3-1 win over Qatar, bringing Bosnia up […]
Three clubs that should target Folarin Balogun after the World Cup
Folarin Balogun has had a wonderful start to the 2026 World Cup with the United States men’s national team, and it seems like that start could lead to him finding a new club after the tournament is done. Rumors have been swirling about Balogun leaving Monaco, where he signed from Arsenal in a €30 million […]
World Cup Reacts results: Which team do you want the USMNT to face in the Round of 32?
Yesterday, we had another World Cup Reacts from SB Nation and their partnership with FanDuel. Let’s review the results! The question up for debate was: Who do you want the USMNT to face in the Round of 32? Let’s check out what the SSFC community said: Qatar was the runaway favorite, with 59% of the […]
USA vs. Australia, 2026 World Cup: Man of the Match
The USMNT once again took a 1-0 lead early in the match off an own goal, which is now tied as the teams leading scorer with two goals through two matches and resulted in a match high 8.63 ranking for Own Goal. Jokes about good fortune aside Folarin Balogun forced the issue earlier and the […]
Three thoughts after USA beats Australia
I have been ruminating over the past few days over the United States 2-0 Australia match, pouring over what the internet has had to say about the match, and watching other World Cup matches. And I really can’t stop thinking about how the US played and how impressive it really was. Here are three things […]
2026 World Cup, Matchday 14: Match thread and discussion
Yesterday, Portugal rolled over Uzbekistan with a 5-0 win. Ronaldo scored twice, and Rafa Leão added a beauty in the 87th minute. England struggled through a 0-0 draw with Ghana. Croatia got a second-half goal from Ante Budimir to eke out a 1-0 win over Panama. Colombia stayed 0-0 with DR Congo until the 76th […]
2026 World Cup: Previewing USA vs. Türkiye – Knowing what comes tomorrow
Fans are singing Take Me Home, Country Roads like it’s You’ll Never Walk Alone, Australia and Paraguay fell to our feet so helplessly that they scored on their own goals, and the United States of America Men’s National Soccer Team has already advanced to the second round of the World Cup by winning its group. […]
USA Soccercast, Episode 193: World Cup catch up
The World Cup is on! We’re back with Episode 193 as we do a quick catch up from the road as we continue with the group stage! The United States Men’s National Team has some momentum and they’ve built a ton of support through their play thus far. We discuss the two wins over Paraguay […]
World Cup Reacts: Which team do you want the USMNT to face in the Round of 32?
The United States Men’s National Team have one more group stage match to go, but they have already confirmed their place in the Round of 32 as Group D winners. That means that after the Türkiye match, the USMNT will head to the Bay Area to take on a 3rd place team in the Round […]
2026 World Cup, Matchday 13: Match thread and discussion
The World Cup is marching forward into the second matchday for Groups K and L with one of the more intriguing matchups to get started. Portugal will face off against Cristiano Ronaldo who helped DR Congo earn a 1-1 draw with the UEFA Nations League winners. Ronaldo was stellar for Les Léopards as he took three […]
USA vs. Türkiye, 2026 World Cup: Scouting Türkiye
Following victories against Paraguay (4-1) and Australia (2-0), the United States Men’s National Team has reached the end of the opening movement at the 2026 World Cup. Mauricio Pochettino already composed his squad to a first-place finish in Group D, which affords the cushion to rest key players ahead of the knockout phase. The third […]
World Cup Reacts results: Which big team’s in trouble, who will play Cinderella?
A few days ago, we gave you another World Cup Reacts from SB Nation and their partnership with FanDuel. Let’s review the results! The questions we have were: -Who do you think will be the Cinderella of the World Cup? -Which top 25 team do you think is most in danger of exiting during the […]
2026 World Cup, Matchday 12: Match thread and discussion
Yesterday had some fun (and a lot of goals). Japan opened things up with a 4-0 drubbing of Tunisia, breaking the Japanese record for most goals scored in a World Cup game. Spain opened their World Cup with a shocking 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, and Saudi Arabia were able to get a surprising 1-1 […]
2026 World Cup, Matchday 10: Match thread and discussion
The World Cup enters the weekend with a slate of four matches with the fates of groups E and F hanging in the balance. Things get started with a northern European showdown as the Netherlands represent the low countries and take on their Scandinavian rivals Sweden. The Oranje will want to get the party started […]
USA Outlasts Socceroos to win 2-0
It was a tale of two halves for the United States Men’s National Team as they beat a determined Australia 2-0 in a lively and sunny time in Seattle. But before that, the big drama was over the starting line up. With all the news of Pulisic’s injury, there was a lot of debate over […]
USA vs. Australia, 2026 World Cup: Community player ratings
The USMNT were once again jumped out to an early lead, and it was once again thanks to an own goal scored by their opponent. This time it was Folarin Balogun with the drive and a ball across the face of goal that Australia’s Cameron Burgess accidentally sent to the back of the net. In […]
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