Struggling to find his flow and still battling fitness issues at the end of an injury-plagued season, Cole Palmer will on Monday go head-to-head with the player who poses an existential threat to his World Cup dream in Morgan Gibbs-White. The Chelsea talisman and the resurgent Nottingham Forest star form part of an intense fight … Read more
Christian Pulisic’s 18-match goalless streak for AC Milan isn’t good news for the United States men’s national team with the 2026 World Cup just weeks away. But FOX Sports soccer analyst Alexi Lalas found AC Milan manager Massimiliano “Max” Allegri’s comment about Pulisic’s sensitivity just as concerning. “The last thing that you want to be … Read more
On Thursday morning, the United States Soccer Federation announced details for the U.S. men’s squad’s hotly-anticipated World Cup roster reveal, which will take place — and be open to fans — in New York City on May 26 at Pier 17 in Lower Manhattan. (Coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET on FOX.) That means national … Read more
Mexican icon Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa is preparing for one final dance for both club and country. The legendary goalkeeper is set to re-write history as part of Mexico’s roster for the 2026 World Cup, marking a record-breaking sixth appearance on football’s biggest stage. The news, confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano and reposted by Ochoa … Read more
On Thursday morning, the United States Soccer Federation announced details for the U.S. men’s squad’s hotly-anticipated World Cup roster reveal, which will take place — and be open to fans — in New York City on May 26 at Pier 17 in Lower Manhattan. (Coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET on FOX.) That means national … Read more
United States men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino will announce his full 26-player World Cup roster on May 26, and he will be forced to make some difficult decisions. USA and Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan, who was selected for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, joined First Things First to discuss his feelings ahead … Read more
On May 26, we will know “the 26.” The U.S. men’s national team announced on Thursday the date that the 26-man roster for this summer’s 2026 FIFA World Cup will be revealed at an event in New York City. USA manager Mauricio Pochettino is expected to call up star players such as forward Christian Pulisic, … Read more
Forty-eight teams from across the globe are locked in with stars like Argentina’s Lionel Messi and France’s Kylian Mbappé eyeing their second World Cup title this summer. Others like Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and England’s Harry Kane are eyeing their first. The prize in question, the World Cup trophy, is more fascinating than most fans think. … Read more
Algeria have been hit with a significant injury scare ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with goalkeeper Luca Zidane emerging as a major doubt for the tournament. The Granada shot-stopper, son of France legend Zinedine Zidane, suffered a serious facial injury during a Spanish second-division clash against Almeria on Sunday. Disaster strikes in Segunda División … Read more
FIFA has opened talks about requiring all professional teams to field at least one homegrown young player throughout games. The FIFA Council agreed late Tuesday to try to have a formal plan within a year after global consultation with stakeholders. The target is to increase playing opportunities for young players nurtured by clubs who typically … Read more