Growing up in the Netherlands, Jurgen Locadia envisioned himself wearing those iconically vibrant orange jerseys at a World Cup. He played for the country’s youth national squads, was selected for the senior team a few times and started his professional career with Dutch clubs. So when peers tried to enlist him to play for Curaçao, … Read more
Thirty-two years ago, many fans in the global soccer community saw the United States planning to host its first FIFA World Cup in 1994 and asked one collective question: Why? At the time, the United States men’s national team was a largely anonymous squad of unknown players wearing now-nostalgic denim uniforms. In mainstream America, soccer did … Read more
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just a few weeks away, and I can’t wait to cover, watch and wager on this event. There will be more in the coming weeks, but here are a few bets I recently put in my … Read more
The world is getting ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the biggest sporting tournament on the globe. Every goal can shake an entire nation. Every result can bring joy and heartbreak. So much is riding on the shoulders of the 11 starters on each team. And it’s up to the manager to make sure … Read more
U.S. men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino is gearing up for his first World Cup leading the United States, with their official 26-man roster revealed on May 26 for this summer’s 48-team tournament. But if Pochettino decides to leave the job after the World Cup, who could fill his shoes? Would U.S. Soccer try and … Read more
We all know the biggest stars who’ll shine at the World Cup this summer, but it’s equally valuable to highlight some of the young players who will assuredly shine on the planet’s biggest stage this summer. Some of these names aren’t exactly coming out of nowhere, as they have played pivotal roles for their clubs … Read more
Anticipation is continuing to build for what is expected to be the biggest sporting event in North America’s history — the 2026 World Cup. With 48 teams, 104 matches and the United States hosting alongside Canada and Mexico, fans around the world are already counting down the days until kickoff. And while we are still … Read more
Every four years, the world stops. Offices empty. Bars fill up at 9 a.m. Nations hold their breath over a piece of leather and 22 men. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is upon us, with a historic 48 teams competing across Canada, Mexico and the United States for one trophy. Every team will dare to … Read more
Forward Cristo Fernandez, the actor who portrayed Dani Rojas on the Apple TV series “Ted Lasso” has signed with El Paso Locomotive FC of the USL Championship to play soccer professionally. Terms of the deal announced Tuesday, which still must be approved by the second-tier league and soccer federation, were not disclosed. Fernandez earned the … Read more
As the biggest-ever edition of the global showcase, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first tournament hosted by three countries — the United States, Mexico and Canada — with 48 teams competing across 16 host cities. Here’s what you need to know about the tournament: 2026 FIFA World Cup: How To Watch The … Read more