LOS ANGELES STADIUM — Matt Freese will start in goal for the U.S. men’s national team in its World Cup opener vs. Paraguay on Friday. Freese, who plays for MLS club New York City FC, made his debut for the Americans almost exactly a year ago on June 7, 2025. He has never played in … Read more
Late substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned its first point in its third World Cup appearance — and first on home soil — by rallying for a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday. “It was really special for me,” Larin said. “I was ready to come in and score … Read more
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team’s World Cup opener Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in London on multiple charges of rape. FIFA said Friday in a statement that the 32-year-old Partey won’t be able to travel from his team’s base camp in Smithfield, Rhode Island, … Read more
Raul Jimenez finally has his star moment in a World Cup for Mexico. The 35-year-old striker burst into tears after scoring El Tri’s second goal against South Africa as Mexico opened the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win. It was the first World Cup goal for Jiménez, who suffered a skull fracture while playing … Read more
The road leading into the practice facility that the Netherlands is using for its World Cup base camp was supposed to be welcoming, what with those “welkom” signs in Dutch making one of the world’s top teams feel right at home. Even the street name Teal Rising Way — an homage to the Kansas City … Read more
INDYCAR is known for having diverse drivers from countries all across the globe. So, to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup — co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada — we choose the best INDYCAR driver from every country being represented in the momentous event. Obviously, not every country has had an INDYCAR driver, … Read more
Portugal and Nigeria will take the pitch in an international friendly on Wednesday, one day before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off. Portugal, placed in Group K alongside Congo DR, Uzbekistan and Colombia, enter the match looking to sharpen their World Cup preparations by building on a 2-1 win over Chile last Friday. Cristiano … Read more
Harry Kane and England will take to the pitch against Costa Rica in an international friendly on Wednesday, one day before the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway. England, placed in Group L alongside Croatia, Ghana and Panama, enter the match in search of a confidence boost after a mixed run of form that includes … Read more
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has provided a crucial fitness update on Bukayo Saka ahead of the final World Cup warm-up clash against Costa Rica. The winger missed the recent victory over New Zealand following a grueling, title-winning campaign with Arsenal, prompting the national team staff to carefully manage his minutes to ensure he is … Read more
England captain Harry Kane believes the upcoming World Cup presents the greatest chance of his career to secure international glory. Heading into his third global tournament in peak physical condition and boasting incredible goalscoring numbers, the prolific striker is determined to capture the ultimate prize and firmly cement his status as the nation’s greatest ever … Read more