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The irony of a World Cup in Trump’s America? The most multinational tournament of all-time

WORLD CUP 2026: After the first round of group games provide moments of high euphoria for minnow countries, Miguel Delaney takes a look at why, this time, smaller countries are benefiting from western European wealth

The Independent UK

Soccer Legend Tim Howard Pinpoints Key Reason Why USMNT Will Beat Australia

The former USMNT star goalkeeper played in three World Cups.

Sports Illustrated

USMNT vs. Australia—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Socceroos are headed to hostile territory to take on the Stars and Stripes.

Sports Illustrated

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USA vs Australia lineups: Pulisic OUT - Starting XIs and confirmed team news for World Cup today

Christian Pulisic was in a race to prove his fitness after limping off in the first group game

Evening Standard

USMNT Predicted Lineup vs. Australia: World Cup Group D

The Stars and Stripes are sweating over the fitness of Christian Pulisic.

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup: The 12 Best Individual Performances of First Group Games

Many of the big names stepped up in the tournament’s opening matches.

Sports Illustrated

USA vs Australia: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Winners will qualify for round of 32 with a game to spare and take control of Group D

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Trump's birthright citizenship ban could sideline major athletes from the World Cup

The US policy of birthright citizenship, which lets athletes like Folarin Balogun play for the States, is now being challenged in the Supreme Court. This highlights how many World Cup stars have dual nationality, showing a big global movement of talent. Countries are actively using immigration rules to snag top…

The Economic Times

World Cup Golden Boot: Latest Standings

The 2026 World Cup Golden Boot will be a major addition to anyone's resume, superstar or not – so who is currently leading the race?

FourFourTwo

A mercurial talent to a workhorse: who should replace Christian Pulisic if he misses the Australia game?

The US star was on a ‘modified’ training schedule for the third day in a row after coming out at half-time in the opener. Other options must be considered

The Guardian - US

World Cup 2026 top scorers: Lionel Messi extends lead in Golden Boot race

Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Erling Haaland and Vinicius Jr all in hot pursuit

Evening Standard

The threats Australia must neutralise in crunch World Cup clash with USA

From Christian Pulisic and Antonee Robinson to Sergiño Dest and Folarin Balogun, the Socceroos will have their hands full in the Group D clash

The Guardian - AU

The Three Most Important USMNT Players for the World Cup Clash With Australia

The U.S. and Australia go head-to-head in Seattle on Friday afternoon.

Sports Illustrated

Sports Fans Don't Complain Their Championship-Winning Team Employs Too Many Immigrants

Critics of high-skilled immigration should take note.

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Sports Illustrated

15 World Cup Superstars Who Could Have Represented Different Nations

Some of the tournament’s top stars might’ve lined up in different colors.

Sports Lens

United States vs Australia World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

USA vs Australia clash at Lumen Field on June 19 with both sides on 3 points. We back the hosts at -159 to control Group D.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup Champion Praises USMNT’s Christian Pulisic, Compares to Soccer Legend

Christian Pulisic earned high praise from France’s all-time leading goalscorer, Olivier Giroud, after the USMNT’s opening match.

Sports Illustrated

How USMNT Could Face Canada in World Cup Knockout Stages

The Concacaf foes could meet in a tense matchup in Santa Clara, Calif.

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The Guardian - US

England’s loss is USA’s gain as Pochettino finds a spearhead in Folarin Balogun

Against Paraguay, the Monaco striker provided the ruthless finishing the USMNT have often missed in recent years

Sports Illustrated

What If Emerging Star Folarin Balogun Couldn’t Play for the USMNT?

U.S. President Donald Trump is eager to do away with birthright citizenship.

The Economic Times

Folarin Balogun, who could have played for England or Nigeria, scores 2 for US in FIFA World Cup debut

Folarin Balogun made a stunning World Cup debut for the United States. He scored two goals in their opening 4-1 win against Paraguay. The striker's performance thrilled the sold-out crowd at SoFi Stadium. Balogun's decision to represent the US has paid off handsomely. He became the first American to score…

FourFourTwo

World Cup day two highlights - USA turn on the style while Canada make history

There were goals galore in USA vs Paraguay, while Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina was a tight affair

Evening Standard

Arsenal transfer clause for Folarin Balogun revealed ahead of £43m move

Former Arsenal striker is turning heads at the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

A cult classic kit, 4-4-2 and refcam: 10 things we’ve noticed in World Cup so far

In today’s Football Daily: count on us to keep you informed

The Independent UK

Meet Folarin Balogun, the accidental American leading USA’s World Cup charge

Balogun was born in New York when his parents were on holiday from London but the USA embracing the striker as its new star is a delicious irony to Donald Trump’s stance on immigration

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