Pulisic’s halftime substitution explained by USMNT coach Pochettino: ‘We didn’t want to take any risks’

Christian Pulisic sparked injury concerns for the USMNT after being substituted at halftime, but manager Mauricio Pochettino quickly cleared the air to calm fans. The USMNT did not disappoint in front of the home crowd at Los Angeles Stadium, delivering a statement 4-1 victory over Paraguay to kick off Group D of the 2026 World … 더 읽기

Video: USMNT’s first goal of the 2026 World Cup comes via own goal after Pulisic-McKennie combination

The USMNT officially opened its account at the 2026 World Cup courtesy of an early own goal by Paraguay’s Damián Bobadilla. The USMNT kicked off its highly anticipated 2026 World Cup campaign in the best possible way at Los Angeles Stadium, finding the back of the net just seven minutes into the opening match against … 더 읽기

Why didn’t Donald Trump attend the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup opening game vs Paraguay?

The USMNT makes its highly anticipated 2026 World Cup debut against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium, but President Donald Trump will be noticeably absent from the stands. The USMNT is officially kicking off its 2026 World Cup journey against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium. The match marks a deeply symbolic return to home soil for … 더 읽기

Who is Dan + Shay, the duo singing the US national anthem at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony?

As the USMNT prepares to take the field for its historic 2026 World Cup opener in Los Angeles, country-pop duo Dan + Shay will have the distinct honor of singing the national anthem. The 2026 World Cup has officially arrived on American soil, and the USMNT is set to kick off its tournament run against … 더 읽기

Why is Kylian Mbappe facing criticism? Dembele responds to allegations

Ousmane Dembélé addressed the relentless criticism aimed at Kylian Mbappé, firmly backing his international teammate ahead of the tournament. Just days before France kicks off their 2026 World Cup campaign against Iraq, captain Kylian Mbappé has drawn heavy criticism across his country after temporarily leaving the national team camp for personal reasons—a departure that was … 더 읽기

Messi ‘is still dangerous,’ warns Dembele as he names five World Cup favorites alongside France

France star Ousmane Dembele spoke about Lionel Messi ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. France have the task this summer of matching their performances from the last two editions of the FIFA World Cup and competing for the title once again. Ousmane Dembele is confident in his team’s chances, but he is not overlooking … 더 읽기