The Four Burning Questions the USMNT Must Answer Ahead of the World Cup The USMNT open the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay on June 12 in Los Angeles. Sports Illustrated · May 17
Drake’s Soccer Connections—Recruitment, Davies and World Cup Hype The Toronto-based artist is more than familiar with the beautiful game. Sports Illustrated · May 17
USMNT Star Hits Huge Premier League Milestone Weeks Before World Cup The 28-year-old is expected to be named to the USMNT’s 26-man World Cup squad later this month. Sports Illustrated · May 17
What It Takes for NFL Stadiums to Have World Cup-Ready Natural Grass Several venues are facing challenges with their pitch, with new grass fields sitting higher than the previous surface. Sports Illustrated · May 17
‘I turned down Leicester thinking I was going to get the USA job. But they rehired Gregg Berhalter, having previously made it very apparent I was going to get it’ Jesse Marsch on missing out on the USMNT job The Canada boss had been heavily linked with the US national team job FourFourTwo · May 17
Mauricio Pochettino Sent Clear USMNT World Cup Selection Message by MLS Fans Matt Turner is in a battle to start for the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup. Sports Illustrated · May 17
Christian Pulisic Tattoos: Meaning, Designs & Full Tattoo Guide Christian Pulisic is covered in striking body art, ranging from tigers and eagles to pieces that celebrate key moments in his career. Sports Illustrated · May 16
USMNT Projected World Cup Roster—Locks, Bubble Players and Is Pulisic Assured? Which players will pull on the Stars and Stripes at this summer’s World Cup? Sports Illustrated · May 16
USMNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Berhalter’s Offensive Surge, Turner’s Horrific Fumble U.S. men’s national team manager Mauricio Pochettino will name his final 26-man roster in just 12 days. Sports Illustrated · May 14
United States 2026 World Cup Preview: Golden Generation Eyes American History The U.S. made a round of 16 exit the last time it hosted the World Cup, but this time, it has the superstar talent to mount a more impressive run—if the team plays to its potential. Sports Illustrated · May 14
Australia 2026 World Cup Preview: Resolute Socceroos Poised to Punch Above Their Weight The Socceroos aren’t out to woo the masses in North America this summer. Sports Illustrated · May 14
Canada 2026 World Cup Preview: Hope Swirls for Overlooked Host Nation The Reds shocked the world by finishing fourth at the 2024 Copa América. Two years later, Canada hope to put together another gritty campaign, this time on the world stage. Sports Illustrated · May 14
Belgium 2026 World Cup Preview: Winged Wonders Going Under the Radar The Red Devils are aiming to make up for a woeful campaign in Qatar in 2022. Sports Illustrated · May 14
Premier League-Bound Cavan Sullivan, Julian Hall Stun in Historic MLS Showings Two of the brightest young stars in MLS took big steps on Wednesday night. Sports Illustrated · May 14
Sports Illustrated · May 14 ‘A Dream’—USMNT’s Gio Reyna Gives Honest Verdict on World Cup Chances Reyna is hoping to feature in his second career World Cup.
Sports Illustrated · May 13 The Most Likely Player From Every MLS Team to Play in the World Cup MLS is expected to set a record for the most World Cup players from the league this summer.
FourFourTwo · May 13 USMNT teenager Zavier Gozo on cusp of home World Cup call-up after standout MLS campaign 'The Boy's A Bit Special' Zavier Gozo is banging on the USMNT door ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Sports Illustrated · May 12 USMNT to Star in Documentary Series Ahead of 2026 World Cup, Featuring Pulisic, McKennie and More The documentary series is titled, “U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men’s National Soccer Team.”
Sports Illustrated · May 12 USMNT’s Christian Pulisic Reveals World Cup Prep, Favorite Star to Play With “Captain America” prepared for his second World Cup by speaking to Sports Illustrated.
Sports Illustrated · May 12 Neymar’s Gain Is Estevao’s Loss in Significant World Cup Step for Brazil Every country has had to submit a preliminary squad list to FIFA.
The Guardian - US · May 12 I wrote a book about the last 40 years of US men’s soccer. Here is what I learned The US men’s national team have high expectations at the 2026 World Cup. To me, that signals miraculous progress
The Guardian - US · May 12 USMNT World Cup squad prediction: how Mauricio Pochettino’s call-ups determine the 26 The USMNT head coach has played 61 different players in his 24 games in charge – the trends among them could determine who makes the cut
Sports Illustrated · May 11 Argentina Gives Major Update on Lionel Messi’s 2026 World Cup Involvement Messi rattled off his six favorites for the World Cup as he played down Argentina’s chances of defending its title.
Sports Illustrated · May 11 USMNT Riddled With Injuries Weeks Away from World Cup, Pulisic Latest To Be Sidelined U.S. national team manager Mauricio Pochettino has experienced several setbacks ahead of announcing his final World Cup roster.
Sports Illustrated · May 11 USMNT’s Three Best Players of the Week: Reyna’s Surprise Outing, Zendejas Dazzles in Mexico It was a remarkable weekend for Alex Zendejas, while Gio Reyna had his best performance of the season, just two weeks away from roster decisions.