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US Soccer spent decades searching for coherence. It found something better

For decades, US Soccer sought a single identity. Instead, its most talented team emerged from a uniquely American mix of backgrounds, pathways and cultures

The Guardian - US

How the USMNT Chose ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ As a World Cup Anthem

FIFA asked each of the 48 World Cup teams to choose a win celebration song for the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Team USA’s goalkeeper passed on Manchester United, the club that helped shape David Beckham’s career, for Harvard—and has zero regrets

Instead of joining the English club known for David Beckham, Matt Freese picked Harvard—but says the unconventional path is his secret goalkeeping weapon.

Fortune

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You Can Root for Iran at the World Cup Without Rooting for the Iranian Regime

Plus: the worst rule at the World Cup, and the worst person in golf?

Reason

Priced out of World Cup games, Mexican fans take celebrations into their own hands

Mexicans are reclaiming the FIFA World Cup with street celebrations as high ticket prices keep many out of stadiums

The Independent UK

Our brains predict the world – but learn most when they get it wrong

Few moments in a soccer game are more electrifying than the penalty kick. The goalkeeper stands, waiting for the kick – and even before the ball is struck they must predict where it is going and spring into action.

The Conversation

World Cup: why are left-footers like Messi so valuable in soccer?

Argentina’s Lionel Messi, England’s Bukayo Saka, Spain’s Lamine Yamal and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah are all highly skilled soccer players in slightly different ways, as is the tall, powerful and technically proficient Norwegian, Erling Haaland.

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SI:AM | Small Nations, Big Performances

Good morning, I’m Patrick Andres, and I’ll be making a spot start for Dan Gartland today. I’m wondering whether the population of Sunrise, Fla., can handle that

Sports Illustrated

What World Cup? Zendaya Is Team 'Spider-Man' in Coach's Take On the Sports Jersey Trend

Law Roach put her in Coach.

Marie Claire

Julián Quiñones, Blackness in Mexico and the complexities of national identity

Two years ago, Quiñones was the target of racist chants by fans. Now, hailed as a hero in that same country, he’s challenging expectations of race and identity

The Guardian - US

Norwegian Soccer Star’s Hair Sparks Hilarious Comparisons As Fans Demand To Know His Hair Care Secrets

“I was passing by quickly, and between the pink and the blonde hair, I thought it was some Barbie scene,” one person commented.

Bored Panda

Elite Managers Take Center Stage at the World Cup—and Maybe the Next One Too

The profile of those on the touchline has never been higher and that change has seismically shifted how international soccer is played.

Sports Illustrated

Argentina may have America to thank for Lionel Messi's latest World Cup heroics

Lionel Messi's move to Inter Miami appears a masterstroke as he leads Argentina towards a potential second World Cup title. Still performing at an elite level at 38, Messi's decision to play in the US has revitalized his career and boosted soccer's profile. His teammates and coaches laud his continued…

The Economic Times

Iran football team faces 'oppressed' travel conditions in US during World Cup

The United States is standing by its travel restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, with the White House official overseeing the tournament defending the measures as the Iranian soccer federation pushes ahead with a formal complaint to FIFA.

The Times of India

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The Guardian - US

The French aristocrat and the all-American idiot: Henry v Lalas is the World Cup’s most compelling battle

Fox’s broadcast at the tournament has become a story of two contrasting styles. And there is one clear winner

The Independent UK

Come inside Iran's World Cup hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, where fans turn up to cheer

The entrance to the hotel housing Iran’s World Cup team in Tijuana, Mexico, is barricaded and flanked by police and members of the Mexican National Guard

Sports Illustrated

Why USMNT’s Alex Freeman, Son of NFL Legend, Chose Soccer Over Football

Alex Freeman, the son of Super Bowl champion Antonio Freeman, scored his first World Cup goal on Friday.

Sports Illustrated

How Much Do World Cup Soccer Players Get Paid? USMNT, England and Other Teams’ Bonuses Explained

World Cup players can earn substantial bonuses if their team goes deep into the tournament.

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The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: A football festival that could change the game in the US forever

Fueled by two dominant opening wins, the US men's national soccer team is daring to dream of World Cup glory. Coach Mauricio Pochettino has instilled a winning mentality, with players like Malik Tillman and Chris Richards expressing belief in their ambitious goal. Despite facing traditional powerhouses, the team's rapid development…

Sports Illustrated

Wrexham Transfers: 10 Potential Premier League Loan Targets for Red Dragons

The Red Dragons could add some top-flight experience to their squad in the summer transfer window.

The Independent UK

With World Cup in Guadalajara, families of Mexico's disappeared turn loved ones into soccer stickers

Families in Guadalajara are using World Cup-themed posters to highlight Mexico's 135,000 missing people

Fortune

Cape Verde's Roberto Lopes was working at a bank when he was recruited on LinkedIn to play soccer—he thought it was spam, now he's at the World Cup

Roberto Lopes was working at a bank when a cold message changed his life. Seven years later, he's helping Cape Verde make World Cup history.

AAP

SPO:Paraguay star Almiron ruled out of Socceroos clash

Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron has become the first player to be issued a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth while exchanging words.

AAP

Paraguay's 10-man win gives Socceroos a simple equation

Paraguay star Miguel Almiron will miss his team's high-stakes World Cup showdown with Australia, having been given a red card after a bizarre verbal stoush.

Sports Illustrated

USMNT’s World Cup Momentum Sparks Fan Culture That Is Just ‘So American’

The U.S men’s national team games have a different feel to them, defined by a unique and purely American approach.

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