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2026 World Cup

Injuries have caused some serious problems in the build-up to the World Cup for Spain.

Several venues are facing challenges with their pitch, with new grass fields sitting higher than the previous surface.

Matt Turner is in a battle to start for the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup.

Which players will pull on the Stars and Stripes at this summer’s World Cup?

U.S. men’s national team manager Mauricio Pochettino will name his final 26-man roster in just 12 days.

The Seahawks legend opens up about Oakland’s soccer culture, his appreciation for Kylian Mbappé and more ahead of the World Cup.

Les Bleus’ are hunting for World Cup redemption this summer.

The 2026 World Cup final will feature a halftime show, with FIFA taking a page out of the NFL’s playbook.

Arguably the greatest Mexican player in World Cup history is ready for his final act.

The Seleção das Quinas have superstars across the pitch, but can they put it all together to become world champions for the first time?

Artists strongly connected to each nation created an illustration that captures the cultural heartbeat of soccer in their country.

Tunisia will face Sweden, Japan and the Netherlands in a very challenging group.

Curaçao is experiencing nothing short of a fairytale, one that reaches its climax with a maiden World Cup appearance this summer.

Mauricio Pochettino revealed the 26 players that will try to lead the USMNT to a historic World Cup performance this summer.