For US Soccer, hiring Mauricio Pochettino was a coup. Bringing him back would be indefensible.

For landing USA men’s World Cup coach Mauricio Pochettino and his women’s national team counterpart Emma Hayes, the U.S. Soccer Federation’s leadership deserves enduring credit. Both programs were rudderless after respective unprecedented setbacks at the 2024 Copa América and 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Both needed a refresh.  In response, USSF president Cindy Parlow Cone … Read more

2026 World Cup Round Of 16 Power Rankings

The round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup brought some epic moments and exciting soccer. We started to see some upsets and close calls, as we now head into the quarterfinals at the tournament. So, with only eight teams remaining, who are the best nations still playing at the tournament? The FOX Sports … Read more

2026 World Cup Quarterfinals Preview: The Key Storyline For Every Team

Erling Haaland. Harry Kane. Kylian Mbappé. Lionel Messi. Lamine Yamal. The sheer amount of star power between the eight teams competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals is hard to comprehend, but easy to watch and enjoy. These teams aren’t here to have fun, though. The teams left standing — Argentina, Belgium, England, France, … Read more

The Best Players Remaining At The 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ranked

If you’re looking for an epic Golden Boot race, we’ve got you. If you want the defending champs and a GOAT trying to outrun Father Time, it’s there too. And if you want pure starpower, fear not: the 2026 World Cup has already delivered, and we’re not even to the quarterfinals.  An eye-popping 48 players … Read more

‘It’s Painful Because We Dreamed’: Mexico’s World Cup Dream Ends in Round-of-16 Heartbreak

For nearly a month, millions of Mexicans allowed themselves to believe this World Cup would be historic. They dared bigger and brighter dreams as the national team racked up win after win in fortress Azteca. Then they woke up to a cruel reality on Monday morning: The World Cup was marching on without Mexico. The … Read more

Jude Bellingham Joins Elite Club With World Cup Knockout Stage Brace At Azteca

It’s not déjà vu; lightning has struck twice in Mexico City, and not just because of the ongoing storms in the area. In England’s round of 16 match against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium on Sunday, Jude Bellingham scored two goals in two minutes, making him the first player to score two goals at the … Read more

‘Best Night Of My England Career’: Jude Bellingham Not Taking Mexico Win For Granted

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night. In the same stadium where England fell victim to Diego Maradona’s Hand of God goal in … Read more

Harry Kane Loses Voice After England’s Epic Win vs. Mexico: ‘Speechless’

Harry Kane put it all on the line in England’s 3-2 victory over Mexico on Sunday, including his voice. When England’s star forward spoke after the match, Kane’s voice was clearly hoarse as he struggled to articulate his thoughts on the victory.  “My voice is gone,” Kane said with a laugh when he answered the … Read more

England, Mexico’s Most Heartbreaking World Cup Exits, Led By The ‘Hand Of God’

The World Cup produces joy for many nations and their fan bases, but for round of 16 opponents England and Mexico, their tournament histories are mostly defined by heartbreak.  England’s history in the competition is filled with missed opportunities and controversial decisions that led to early exists, while Mexico’s history is filled with moments of … Read more

mexico vs. England Prediction, Odds, Picks For World Cup Match

Mexico against England at one of the most historic stadiums in the world? How much better could it possibly get?  Mexico will face England in a 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 showdown on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Mexico City Stadium on FOX.  Mexico has not lost a home game since an October … Read more