Former USA Coach Gregg Berhalter Writes Touching World Cup Note To Son Sebastian

Losing a monumental coaching position is brutal, but former USA head coach Gregg Berhalter has a way to keep supporting the team: his son. Berhalter’s son, Sebastian Berhalter, is a midfielder for Team USA in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the former USA coach penned a heartfelt letter to his son, which was released … Read more

2026 World Cup Round of 16 Odds: Which Teams Will Make It?

After the World Cup group stage, things go from intense to do-or-die.  In previous years, the Round of 16 was the first knockout stage match, but with an expanded field of 48 teams— it is now the second.  Let’s check out the odds for which countries are favored to win at least one knockout stage … Read more

Alexi Lalas: Christian Pulisic Will Lead USA By Example At The World Cup

With the United States set for its World Cup opening match on Friday, what is exactly is required from star forward Christian Pulisic in order to make an impact this summer?  Expect him to let his playing do the talking.  “Christian Pulisic is never going to be the personality people want him to be, the … Read more

USA’s Previous World Cup Problem At A Key Position Should Be A Strength

U.S. Men’s National Team Training Base (IRVINE, Calif.) — It’s been perhaps the biggest problem for the United States men’s soccer team since the Stars and Stripes returned to the World Cup in 1990 following a 40-year absence: Scoring. The U.S. managed three goals in four games at Qatar 2022. In the 27 World Cup … Read more

From Barcelona To Inter Miami: Mapping Lionel Messi’s Career Evolutions

Lionel Messi is preparing for a record-breaking sixth World Cup appearance, but the player heading to the tournament is unrecognizable from the teenager who first burst onto the scene.  While most elite stars adapt to decline, the Inter Miami talisman has spent two decades adapting to stay ahead of the game. The Birth Of The … Read more

Crowds, History, And Welcome Speeches: USA’s Practice Focused On ‘Good Memories’

IRVINE, Calif. — Great Park, where the U.S. men’s national team has established its World Cup base camp, is the former site of Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, which was a military training hub for pilots, aircrews and ground personnel during World War II. Since then, the more than 1,300-acre property has been transformed … Read more

Real Madrid Asks UEFA To Strip Barcelona Of Titles Over Corruption Scandal

Real Madrid have sensationally called for Barcelona to be stripped of their historic titles as the fallout from the Negreira scandal reaches a definitive breaking point. Following his dominant re-election victory, Florentino Perez has taken the offensive by submitting an extensive legal dossier to UEFA’s headquarters. Perez Targets Historic Sanctions Fresh from a landslide 65-35 … Read more

No Hard Feelings: USA’s World Cup Alumni Like Co-Host’s Chances, Friction And All

For the type of U.S.national men’s team fan who’s mainly plugged into the American squad during World Cups, it may come as a surprise to learn how much tension there is between some of the program’s all-time greats and the U.S. players who will kick off the 2026 tournament against Paraguay on Friday. This friction … Read more

What We Learned From The USA’s World Cup Friendlies Before Opener vs. Paraguay

No more friendlies. No more tune-ups. Next up for the United States after games against Senegal and Germany: the 2026 FIFA World Cup. There are positives and negatives to take away from a 3-2 win over Senegal and a 2-1 loss to Germany. Two former USA World Cup players (Maurice Edu in 2010 and Walker … Read more

Ultimate 2026 World Cup Gambling Guide: Picks, Predictions, Odds, Underdogs to Bet On

Welcome to the only World Cup betting guide you’ll ever need, whether it’s your first bet or your hundredth. Whether you’re targeting long-term futures or daily edges in each of the 104 matches, this guide has everything from suggested wagers for each market along with match-by-match strategy, props, live betting angles and much more throughout … Read more