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Yes, USMNT fans: It's time to worry about the World Cup
The U.S. national team and coach Mauricio Pochettino are running out of time to fix what's wrong -- and there's a lot that is wrong.
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GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
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.
MESSI & RONALDO
Ale Moreno: Messi can still provide magic for Argentina
Leboeuf: Ronaldo has to embrace the help from teammates
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: Liverpool, Bayern favorites to sign Cherki
Rayan Cherki looks set to leave Lyon this summer, with Liverpool and Bayern Munich both interested. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
WINNING START TO NEW ENGLAND ERA
Tuchel's vision comes into focus with World Cup qualifier win
Tuchel and England won their opening qualifier for the 2026 World Cup, but questions still linger about the new manager's hire.
'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
- Poch: USMNT faces test of 'character' vs. Canada
- Ronaldo: 'No problem' with Højlund's 'Siu' celeb
- Ex-France star Ribery: Leg was nearly amputated
- Tuchel: Bellingham doing 'too much' for England
- 3 points and a proposal! Madsen's dream return
- Wrexham boost promotion hopes with 1-0 win
- Haaland scores in 5-0 Norway rout to start WCQ
- Scaloni on Argentina win: No Messi? No problem
- 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.
