The U.S. men’s national team won Group D, but it ended group play on a bit of a dud. However, former USA goalkeeper Brad Guzan doesn’t want the fan base to sound the alarm. After the USA gave up a late goal in its 3-2 loss to Türkiye, Guzan is still feeling optimistic about the … Read more
LOS ANGELES STADIUM — So much for a perfect group stage. After winning its first two games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the U.S. men’s national team finished the first round with a 3-2 defeat to already eliminated Türkiye on Thursday on literally the last kick of the ball. With the USA having already clinched … Read more
The U.S. men’s national team will sit out four regular starters – midfielder Tyler Adams, striker Folarin Balogun, defender Chris Richards, and fullback Antonee “Jedi” Robinson – in its World Cup group stage finale against Türkiye. All four of those players have received a yellow card in the previous game and to not risk a … Read more
We’re getting closer to the 2026 World Cup knockout round, when the 48-team field will shed the bottom-16 teams. Groups D, E and F will conclude on Thursday, and some teams will move on while others will head home. In Group E, Ecuador will look to avoid a stunningly early exit but must defeat Germany … Read more
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