Mauricio Pochettino to skip speech before USMNT World Cup opener: ‘If you’re not ready, I’m sorry’
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — On the eve of his team’s 2026 World Cup debut, U.S. national team head coach Mauricio…
The U.S. signed up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – and its 11 host cities are paying for it
The Athletic has live coverage of Mexico vs. South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA…
Tim Ream named USMNT’s World Cup captain, Pochettino announces
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USMNT’s Pochettino defends World Cup roster picks, unusual communication style
NEW YORK – U.S. national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino defended his “painful” squad selection for the World…
FIFA confirms Iran’s World Cup base camp move from U.S. to Mexico
FIFA has confirmed that the Iranian national team has officially moved its World Cup base camp from the…
USMNT 2026 World Cup roster: Pochettino’s full 26-man USA squad confirmed
Midfielder Tanner Tessmann has been left off the U.S. men’s national team roster for the 2026 World Cup,…
Iran to move World Cup base from U.S. to Mexico, soccer federation president says
The president of Iran’s soccer federation said Saturday that the Iranian national team will move its World Cup…
USMNT World Cup roster news: Gio Reyna called in, Diego Luna out; more Pochettino squad decisions
Gio Reyna is headed back to the World Cup. The U.S. men’s national team players were informed Friday…
Iran soccer’s only U.S. visit: death threats, diplomacy, jarring security and joy
The once-outlandish idea went from private meetings to the highest levels of government, from Chicago to Washington, D.C.,…
Trump says he ‘wouldn’t pay it either’ in response to USMNT World Cup ticket prices
President Donald Trump has responded to ticket prices for the USMNT’s World Cup opener against Paraguay in June…
World Cup ticket resale prices are falling, including for USA opener vs. Paraguay
Resale ticket prices for nearly every 2026 World Cup game have declined in recent weeks, with tickets to…
Iran soccer officials turned away by Canadian authorities, poised to miss FIFA Congress
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Iranian soccer officials were turned back by Canadian authorities en route to this week’s…