DARK SECRETS: 3 - The Real Truth

USMNT, Canada & Mexico Avoid Unwanted World Cup History in Style

The three host nations delivered under pressure, something Qatar failed to do four years ago.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 13

USMNT Star Chris Richards Sets Historic Record in World Cup Blowout

The center back is poised to be one of the biggest stars on the global stage this summer.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 13

USMNT Player Ratings vs. Paraguay: Pure Domination in World Cup Opener

The U.S. men’s national team got off to a blistering start in the 2026 World Cup on home soil.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 13

‘A Responsibility’—USMNT Legend Predicts 2026 World Cup Run, Reflects on 1994

Alexi Lalas was the breakout star of the USMNT in 1994, the last time the U.S. hosted the men’s World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 2

Who is USMNT World Cup Manager Mauricio Pochettino?

Mauricio Pochettino has led the USMNT since 2024, but he isn’t a U.S. citizen.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 1

USMNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Pulisic Better Than Ever; Pochettino Finds His ‘Monster’

The U.S. men’s national team earned a big win on Sunday in their first of two pre-World Cup friendlies.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 1

Four Key Takeaways From USMNT’s Confidence-Building Win, Pulisic’s Resurgence

The U.S. men’s national team took the field for the first time since the official World Cup roster was announced.

Sports Illustrated · May 31

USMNT vs. Senegal—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

U.S. national team manager Mauricio Pochettino will see his official World Cup squad in action for the first time on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated · May 31

Who Is USMNT’s World Cup Captain—And Why Is it a Secret?

The Stars and Stripes have cycled through several captains over the last half-decade.

Sports Illustrated · May 28

USMNT’s Predicted World Cup Lineup Following Roster Reveal

U.S. national team manager Mauricio Pochettino selected his official 26-man squad on Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated · May 27