FIFA confirms World Cup draw seedings and pathways, with implications for co-hosts
On Tuesday, FIFA finalized seeding and procedures for the 2026 World Cup draw, including two new wrinkles with…
USMNT’s reality has shifted, and Pochettino now has dreams of ‘impossible’ World Cup run
TAMPA, Fla. — It feels like a lifetime ago, but it was just June 10 that a heavily-rotated…
World Cup 2026 play-off draw: Italy vs Northern Ireland, Jamaica learn path to finals
Italy will host Northern Ireland in the 2026 World Cup play-off semi-final, with the victors to visit Wales…
U.S. Government’s travel bans mean many Haitian fans will not be able to go to World Cup
Follow The Athletic’s live coverage of today’s World Cup play-off draws. Haiti qualified this week to compete in…
Curacao qualify for World Cup – How tournament’s smallest nation built history-making side: “What an adventure”
Follow The Athletic’s live coverage of today’s World Cup play-off draws. Curacao is a Caribbean island that’s home…
USMNT’s 2026 slate takes shape: World Cup sendoff in Chicago, March friendlies booked
Follow The Athletic’s live coverage of today’s World Cup play-off draws. TAMPA, Fla. — Just as the U.S.…
Trump threatens World Cup host cities over ‘safety’ concerns as White House announces visa scheme for fans
FIFA secured a concession from the White House as President Donald Trump announced that match ticket-holders for next…
USMNT 2, Paraguay 1: Reyna scores in start; Pochettino’s side unbeaten in 4
CHESTER, Pa. – With goals from Gio Reyna in the first half and Folarin Balogun in the second, the…
USMNT coach Pochettino laments ‘dangerous’ fight, lauds team spirit in Paraguay win
CHESTER, Pa. — U.S. national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino consistently asks his players to show fight, both…
Marcelo Flores to join Canada camp ahead of possible switch from Mexico: Sources
After years of Canada trying to land Marcelo Flores, manager Jesse Marsch has taken an important first step…