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Yes, USMNT fans: It's time to worry about the 2026 World Cup
The U.S. national team and coach Mauricio Pochettino are running out of time to fix what's wrong before the World Cup -- and there's a lot wrong.
TOP HEADLINES
MAKING AN IMPACT
Tuchel, Klopp & Co: Why German coaches are so influential
It started with Jürgen Klopp; now Germany is one of world football's leading exporters of successful managers.
WORLD CUP TALENT RANKING
Ranked: Which national teams have the best 2026 World Cup chances
Who will win the 2026 World Cup? A team stacked with talent, surely. We've devised a way to rank countries by the talent in their squads.
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: AC Milan to drop Leao's release clause, Chelsea interested
AC Milan are willing to discount Rafael Leao's release clause, and Chelsea could land him. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
WINNING START TO NEW ENGLAND ERA
How did England fare in first match under Tuchel?
Tuchel's vision for England comes into focus with World Cup qualifier win
England won their opening qualifier for the 2026 World Cup, but questions linger about the new manager's hire.
U.S. SOCCER SCOREBOARD
'SHE'S SCORED A MOUNTAIN OF GOALS'
How Ewa Pajor changed the way Barcelona play
Ewa Pajor has taken Spain's Liga F by storm since joining Barcelona. This summer, she'll be hoping to do the same with Poland at their first Euros.
Top Headlines
- Almada golazo gives win to Messi-less Argentina
- 'You're my idol': Henry joins Panama celebrations
- Leon kicked out of Club World Cup by FIFA
- Lewis-Skelly sets England record with debut goal
- Wood carded for signing autographs in NZ win
- Salah scores in Egypt World Cup qualifying win
- Disgruntled Poch: Wearing U.S. shirt 'not enough'
- Alisson set for Liverpool return after concussion
- Watchability Index: Europe's best
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Top 50 Americans of 2025 ranked: USMNT Player Performance Index
Who are the 50 best USMNT players right now? The answer lies in their club performances, and our data-driven USMNT Player Performance Index picks the best Americans of 2025 so far.
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How Ousmane Dembélé became the world's best soccer player
Right now, I'm confident that Ousmane Dembélé is the best soccer player in the world. Here's why.
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2026 World Cup: How nations from around the world can qualify
The race for the 2026 World Cup has begun in earnest. Here's how it's looking around the globe.
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Man City vs. Premier League: 115 financial charges explained
The sporting world is waiting for a resolution to the hearings on Man City's charges for allegedly breaching the Premier League's financial rules. Here's what we know, and what might come next.
