EXPLAINED: 18 - The Real Truth

World Cup quiz special: show us what you know about everyone's favorite soccer tournament

To celebrate the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we've made a bumper pack of quizzes – can you ace all 3?

Tom’s Guide · Jun 10

Folarin Balogun is the USMNT’s focal point, whether he’s getting touches or not

The Monaco striker’s impact on the US attack will vary depending on how the team builds up, and where that buildup happens

The Guardian - US · Jun 10

USMNT Projected Starting Lineup vs. Paraguay—The Calls Pochettino Must Make

U.S. men’s national team manager Mauricio Pochettino must determine his 11 strongest players by Friday’s World Cup opener.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 9

US show the fight Pochettino wanted – just in time for the World Cup

The defeat hurt, but the Americans’ response to an early German goal provided perhaps the clearest evidence yet that their manager’s message is taking root

The Guardian - US · Jun 7

Antonee Robinson screamer not enough to spare USA defeat against Germany ahead of World Cup

United States 1-2 Germany: Leroy Sane’s second-half strike proved decisive as Germany extended their win-streak to nine

The Independent UK · Jun 7

SOC:Hosts US beaten in final World Cup warm up

Australia's World Group D rivals had mixed results in final warm up games with the US losing on Saturday and Turkey notching a win.

AAP · Jun 7

Three Key Takeaways From the USMNT’s Heated Clash With Germany

The pre-World Cup friendly ended in a heat exchange and some shoves.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 6

Hosts US beaten in final World Cup warm up

Australia's World Group D rivals had mixed results in final warm up games with the US losing on Saturday and Turkey notching a win.

AAP · Jun 6

SOC:Socceroos' rivals beaten in final World Cup warm up

Leroy Sané scored a tiebreaking goal in the 57th minute to give Germany a 2-1 win over the United States ahead of the World Cup campaign.

AAP · Jun 6

USMNT vs. Germany Player Ratings: Positive Performance Ahead of World Cup

The USMNT wrapped up 2026 World Cup preparations with a 2–1 loss to Germany in Chicago.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 6