U.S. World Cup Training Base (IRVINE, Calif.) – Can I guess the first question? Christian Pulisic knew what was on everybody’s mind. When the superstar forward approached a group of reporters before U.S. men’s national team training on Wednesday, he flashed a smile, already anticipating the topic of conversation. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) “How are … Read more
U.S. World Cup Training Base (Irvine, Calif.) — One of the biggest story lines entering — and now during — the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been the added wrinkle of mandatory hydration breaks. Rather than playing two uninterrupted 45-minute halves, FIFA has introduced a brief three-minute cooling period midway through each half, effectively dividing … Read more
U.S. World Cup Team Training Base (Irvine, Calif.) — As he walked to his spot in front of the microphones and cameras before the USA’s Monday morning practice session, Folarin Balogun trailed the incomparable Lionel Messi and two other players by a single goal as the top scorer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. By … Read more
Christian Pulisic returned to training with his U.S. teammates on Monday after missing their most recent match of the World Cup with a calf injury. Pulisic participated in warmups and ball drills during the 15 minutes of practice open to the media in Orange County. The team gave no formal update on the status of … Read more
SEATTLE STADIUM — What could it possibly feel like for a Super Bowl champion to watch his son score a goal in a World Cup? “Oh, it was amazing,” Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame wide receiver Antonio Freeman proudly told me by phone on Father’s Day. “I think the fact that he had a … Read more
The United States men’s national team is moving on to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the winner of Group D, but who will it play next? That’s the question on everyone’s minds after the U.S. clinched the top spot in Group D with a win over Australia and a Paraguay … Read more
SEATTLE STADIUM — Tyler Adams didn’t hesitate. Standing in front of a gaggle of reporters in the bowels of this packed 69,000-seat arena that had just seen the U.S. men’s national team continue what is quickly becoming a glorious 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil — the USA’s 2-0 victory over Australia on a … Read more
Is the USA going all the way? It took a big step forward on Friday by winning Group D. The Americans became the second team to clinch their group at the 2026 World Cup. Mexico won Group A on Thursday night, and the USA sealed Group D with its win over Australia and Türkiye’s surprising … Read more
The U.S. men’s national team became the second nation to secure a spot in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — and it has secured first place in Group D. Following its 2-0 victory over Australia, the USA improved to 2-0-0 in Group D play. And while it clinched a spot … Read more
At the 2022 World Cup, the USA men’s national team thrived because of its midfield, which was dubbed “MMA” because it featured Weston McKennie, Yunus Musah and Tyler Adams. Three and a half years later, Musah is not in the squad and has been replaced by Malik Tillman. So, there’s a new nickname. For the … Read more