United States midfielder Johnny Cardoso has sprained his right ankle five weeks before the World Cup, his club Atletico Madrid said on Thursday. Atletico said Cardoso was hurt in practice and will undergo rehab. The club did not give a timetable for his return, instead saying in a statement on its English-language social media that, … Read more
We’re approaching the biggest sporting event North America has ever hosted. The 2026 FIFA World Cup takes place across the USA, Canada and Mexico, with live coverage on FOX and the FOX Sports app. Bettors and fans already have their sights set on the global spectacle, which will kick off on June 11. The World … 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
José Mourinho has directly responded to the growing speculation linking him with a sensational return to Real Madrid as a replacement for Alvaro Arbeloa. The legendary Portuguese coach, currently in charge of Benfica, also took a moment to reflect on his emotional tenure at Roma, describing the Italian capital as the standout environment of his … Read more
Eder Militão’s 2026 World Cup dream is over following the confirmation of a devastating thigh injury that required immediate surgery. The Real Madrid defender reportedly received the heartbreaking diagnosis after consulting with a specialist in Finland, bringing a premature end to his season and his hopes of representing Brazil this summer. Surgery ends World Cup … Read more
There are less than 50 days remaining until the biggest sporting event America has ever hosted. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in North America, with live coverage on FOX and the FOX Sports app. Bettors and fans already have their sights set on the global spectacle, which will kick off on June … Read more
Just 50 days away from the United States 12th World Cup appearance, their final stage of preparation is hinging on their finalized roster, which will be announced May 26. With key players like Christian Pulisic suffering goal droughts, attacking midfielder Gio Reyna could stand out as an underrated weapon. Former U.S. men’s national team coach … Read more
Goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann, the son of former Germany striker Jürgen Klinsmann, is recovering from a broken neck sustained playing for second-tier Italian side Cesena on Saturday. He was stretchered off the field in a neck brace following a collision with a Palermo player and taken to a hospital in the Sicilian capital. The club said … Read more
As American soccer star Christian Pulisic’s slump continues, the question becomes: Which attacker can the USA call on ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June? Former U.S. Men’s National Team midfielder Dax McCarty joined First Things First on Wednesday to shout out forward Folarin Balogun’s talent, and how it makes him the perfect … Read more
Was an unexpected departure of a key figurehead at U.S. Soccer affect the men’s national team as we count down to the World Cup? According to FOX Sports’ Alexi Lalas, the exit of Matt Crocker as U.S. Soccer’s sporting director for a similar role with Saudi Arabia raises concern due to its timing and potential … Read more