Mauricio Pochettino offered contract extension to lead USMNT for second World Cup cycle
The United States Soccer Federation has presented head coach Mauricio Pochettino with a proposal to extend for a…
Pochettino takes issue with questioning after USMNT’s Turkey loss: ‘Sorry guys, we won (the group)’
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — U.S. men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino made a cold exit from his post-match…
Does Ecuador’s shock knock Germany down? Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day 15
Ecuador dug deep to beat Germany and earn a World Cup knockout spot with another big shock, Japan…
Manchester City agree deal to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest
Manchester City have agreed a deal to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. The agreement follows a fresh…
Jurgen Klopp leaves interview over question on Bastian Schweinsteiger’s Ivory Coast comments
Jurgen Klopp walked out of an interview with a broadcaster after being asked about former Germany midfielder Bastian…
How does Ronaldo turning up change things? Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day 13
Cristiano Ronaldo announced himself at the World Cup party with a double in Portugal’s thrashing of Uzbekistan, while…
Which team is up 11 places and into the top 10? Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day 12
The Athletic has live coverage of Portugal vs Uzbekistan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi, Kylian…
Norway beat Senegal to reach knockout stage. Is Erling Haaland the scariest thing in football?
After 28 years away, Norway, led by the irrepressible Erling Haaland, have started this World Cup with a…
France vs. Iraq becomes first World Cup match delayed by weather: What are the rules?
PHILADELPHIA — Thunderstorms interrupted Monday’s World Cup game between France and Iraq on Monday, the first match at…
France coach Didier Deschamps says MetLife Stadium pitch ‘really tough’ on players’ muscles
France head coach Didier Deschamps has added his voice to the chorus of criticism for the pitch at…
Cape Verde do it again. World Cup debutants stun Uruguay to take big step towards knockout stage
Six days after Cape Verde secured a scarcely believable 0-0 draw against the pre-tournament favourites Spain, they were…
Germany break Ivory Coast hearts. Is Deniz Undav the best substitute at the World Cup?
Germany do not have a formidable World Cup reputation for nothing. The four-time winners were wobbling badly against…