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Led by Jürgen Klinsmann, the USMNT reached the Round of 16 before Belgium stopped the Stars and Stripes in its tracks.

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Thomas Tuchel was clearly not impressed during the international break.

Not all members of Real Madrid’s star-studded squad will make the trip to North America this summer.

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has not yet confirmed if he will compete in the 2026 World Cup.

Familiar faces harbor genuine ambitions of winning the World Cup trophy.

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Some high-profile Manchester United stars will not be involved in North America.

There are some sensational talents not competing in North America this summer.

Gregg Berhalter was in charge as the U.S. looked to assert its authority on the world stage.

Italy will miss out on the men’s World Cup for the third consecutive time, while Türkiye secured the final spot in the United States’ group.

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The USMNT immediately went to the drawing board after donning a near-identical look to Belgium in Saturday’s heavy friendly defeat.

Mourinho has backed Ronaldo amid questions over his role for the Portuguese national team.

The Stars and Stripes are left with many questions following the March international window.

The Stars and Stripes’ five-game unbeaten run to close out 2025 is nothing more than a distant memory.

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Madrid take on a rampant Bayern team without their starting goalkeeper.