
Yard Barker - 52 min 59 sec ago
We're all starting to experience a bit of World Cup fever but who are the most valuable players at the tournament this year? Today, we'll look to find this out.

Yard Barker - 1 hour 1 min ago
Harry Kane's header late in the first half lifted England to a 1-0 win over New Zealand Saturday afternoon in the first of the contender's first two World Cup tune-up friendlies at Tampa, Fla.

NY Post - 1 hour 12 min ago
The most interesting tactical wrinkle introduced by Mauricio Pochettino on Saturday was also a nod to how his U.S. men's national team needs to play.

Yard Barker - 2 hours 31 min ago
The United States Men's National Team took the pitch at Soldier Field on Saturday but fell short in their final match before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, losing 2-1 to Germany after conceding on each side of halftime. The loss caps off a two-loss window for the USMNT before the World Cup after they fell 3-2 to Senegal in Charlotte last weekend.

NY Post - 3 hours 6 min ago
Here is a selection of the best NYC venues celebrating the World Cups most popular nations in flavorful and festive ways, from the June 11 opener in Mexico City through the July 19 Final at MetLife Stadium. Fans will be able to enjoy 104 matches among 48 teams.

Yard Barker - 3 hours 11 min ago
Argentina defender Leonardo Balerdi will not participate in this summer's World Cup due to a right calf injury, the team announced ahead of Saturday night's friendly against Honduras in College Station, Texas.

NY Post - 3 hours 26 min ago
Los Angeles is gearing up for a citywide takeover of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with bars, breweries, restaurants, and major venues across the region preparing for packed watch parties, extended hours, and match-day screenings that will stretch from neighborhood dives to large-scale immersive experiences.

CBS Sports - 3 hours 38 min ago
The USMNT lost 2-1 to Germany on Saturday in their final friendly before their World Cup opener on Friday against Paraguay, and it offered a lot of clues...

NPR - 3 hours 43 min ago
Negotiations between the union representing the workers, the hospitality group at the Los Angeles stadium and FIFA are set to continue Monday.

The Guardian - 3 hours 53 min ago
Wilson scores in first US appearance since 2024 Brazil answer with two goals in three minutes Americans begin World Cup cycle with defeat The US national team scheduled a pair of matches in Brazil in preparation of a return for the 2027 Women's World Cup. After quick start for the Americans, the hosts scored twice in three minutes for a 2-1 win at Sao Paulo on Saturday. Continue reading...

The Guardian - 4 hours 5 min ago
Australia coach praises competitiveness in final friendly Irankunda and Metcalfe impress ahead of World Cup opener Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is keeping his cards close to his chest about who he will start against Turkey on 14 June in Australia's first World Cup match, after Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe made strong cases during the 1-1 draw against Switzerland. Irankunda struck the crossbar and was active even during the long passages the Socceroos were without the ball, while Metcalfe...

CBS Sports - 4 hours 10 min ago
While high ticket prices and traveling logistics make it more than difficult for USA fans to go support their team at the World Cup, Saturday's friendly in Chicago showed just what kind of off-the-field spectacle it could be...

Sky Sports - 4 hours 44 min ago
Steve Clarke says he has "fantastic problems" in terms of selection after Scotland concluded their World Cup warm-up matches with an emphatic win over Bolivia.

BBC - 4 hours 47 min ago
England have one more game to prepare for their World Cup campaign - and they must use it wisely, writes Phil McNulty.

BBC - 4 hours 51 min ago
Scotland thrash Bolivia and are in decent fettle one week out from the biggest game of their international lives.

BBC - 4 hours 58 min ago
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NBC News - 5 hours 6 min ago
With the World Cup tournament set to officially begin in just a few days across North America, NBC News' Jesse Kirsch takes a look at the major players who many expect could dominate the tournament.

CBS Sports - 5 hours 13 min ago
As Mauricio Pochettino prepares for the World Cup opener, tactical shifts and newfound depth could define the Americans' lineup against Paraguay...

The Guardian - 5 hours 21 min ago
Graham Arnold's team have overcome adversity on and off the pitch, but may benefit from the pressure being off them in a tough group This article is part of the Guardian's 2026 World Cup Experts' Network , a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June Continue reading...

The Independent - 5 hours 21 min ago
A new tartan has been unveiled to commemorate Scotland 's enduring relationship with the United States, ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary and its co-hosting of the upcoming World Cup.

New York Times - 5 hours 22 min ago
Ricardo Ad , Haitian professional soccer player for the country's national team, right, greets former Haitian national team player Ernst Jean-Baptiste at a restaurant in Miami, Fla. on Saturday.

BBC - 5 hours 24 min ago
Watch the goals as Scotland score four in the first half to beat Bolivia in their final World Cup warm-up.

Sky Sports - 5 hours 24 min ago
Che Adams scored twice as a dominant Scotland thrashed Bolivia 4-0 in New Jersey in their final friendly before getting their World Cup campaign under way next week.

BBC - 5 hours 44 min ago
Iranian officials say technical staff have been denied visas, hours after the US said players could enter the country.