4 Takeaways From USA’s Pre-World Cup Friendly Loss to Belgium

Mercedes-Benz Stadium (ATLANTA) — The United States men’s national team impressed early against Belgium. Then the wheels fell off. A first-half lead in Saturday’s high-profile World Cup warmup match against Belgium — FIFA’s No. 9 ranked squad — melted away as the USA conceded four straight goals in front of a heavily pro-USA crowd of … Read more

World Cup Watch: How USA’s Christian Pulisic is Embracing the ‘Pressure’

MARIETTA, Georgia — Christian Pulisic has been in this position before. The 2022 World Cup goalscorer has been a U.S. men’s national team starter for nearly a decade now.  He’s won the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea. He’s one of the faces for both the USA team and AC Milan, one of the most storied … Read more

World Cup Watch: USA Star ‘Jedi’ Robinson Once Thought He Could Miss Out

MARIETTA, Georgia — There was a moment not long ago when Antonee “Jedi” Robinson thought he could be out of the 2026 World Cup picture. Injuries and setbacks have plagued the U.S. men’s national team and Fulham star fullback for about a year and a half, and with this summer’s tournament on home soil looming, … Read more

United States World Cup 2026 Schedule: Locations, Dates, Times

Christian Pulisic and the United States now know their path to glory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after learning their group stage opponents, which stadiums they will play at, and the times for the games.  When is the World Cup? How to Watch? The World Cup will run from June 11–July 19, 2026. … Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo Won’t Play In Portugal Friendlies vs. USA, Mexico

A hamstring injury will keep Cristiano Ronaldo out of Portugal’s friendlies against the United States and Mexico ahead of the World Cup in North America. The 41-year-old Ronaldo hasn’t played since February 28 when he limped off the field while his Al-Nassr team beat Al-Fayha 3-1 in a Saudi Pro League match. As expected, Portugal … Read more

World Cup Jerseys! Did Curaçao’s Kit Top Mexico, Argentina, Spain?

The colors! The stories! The best collection of soccer kits ever? We’ll see about that. But we’re still counting down the days until the 2026 FIFA World Cup. And if there is one thing you need to know about the biggest and best showcase in all sports is that you have to win — but … Read more

USA World Cup Spotlight: Top Questions After March Roster Release

Two big pre-World Cup tests await the U.S. men’s national team later this month. And those games against Belgium (March 28) and Portugal (March 31) in Atlanta will go a long way toward clearing the picture of which players will be World Cup bound this summer.  Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Chris Richards were among … Read more

World Cup Fan Base Power Rankings: How do USA, Brazil, England, Argentina Stack Up?

The world’s best sporting event is coming this summer, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever.  We’ll have 48 teams, supported by 48 passionate fan bases, filling stadiums across three countries – the U.S., Canada, and Mexico — at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Plenty of action on the pitch, but we’re … Read more

Gio Reyna Joins Christian Pulisic on USA’s Final Pre-World Cup Roster

Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Chris Richards were among U.S. men’s national team mainstays called up for next week’s FIFA World Cup 2026 preparation matches against Belgium (March 28) and Portugal (March 31) in Atlanta. Minor injuries will prevent 2022 veterans Tyler Adams, Sergiño Dest and Haji Wright — plus young attacker Diego Luna — … Read more

USA’s Star-Spangled World Cup Jerseys Unveiled Ahead of March Friendlies

Once again, the United States men’s national team will wrap themselves in the flag when the country hosts the FIFA World Cup — this time along with Canada and Mexico — for the first time in 32 years this summer. USA defender Tim Ream in the ‘Stripes’ kit. (Photo by Andrea Vilchez/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images) On … Read more