The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) has just announced the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as its new manager, replacing Gregg Berhalter. Pochettino, a serial winner with an impressive coaching pedigree, has signed a two-year contract that will see him lead the team through the 2026 World Cup. Mauricio Pochettino brings with him a wealth
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Real Madrid star Rodrygo recently expressed his belief that Brazil needs Neymar in order to have a chance at winning a record sixth World Cup in 2026. Following Brazil’s victory over Ecuador, where Rodrygo himself scored a crucial goal to end their three-match losing streak in CONMEBOL qualifying, he emphasized Neymar’s significance to the team.
Harry Kane, the 31-year-old England forward, has expressed his belief that he is currently at his “physical and mental peak.” Kane recently shared his desire to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo by continuing to play at the highest level well into his late thirties. Ronaldo, who is 39 years old, scored his 901st
Following England’s defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final, Harry Kane has opened up about his struggle to fully come to terms with the loss. Despite acknowledging that reaching the final was an achievement in itself, Kane expressed disappointment in the team’s performance throughout the tournament. He admitted that the defeat lingers, serving as
The second round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup brought us some exciting matches and surprising outcomes. Teams like Qatar, Japan, and Australia showcased their dominance by finishing on top of their respective groups with convincing performances. Qatari striker Almoez Ali stood out as the joint-top scorer, proving to be a
After the confirmation that a combination of UEFA Nations League (UNL) performance and FIFA World Ranking would determine the seedings for the World Cup qualifying draw, England found themselves in a favorable position. The threat of being placed in Pot 2 was looming after being relegated to League B under Gareth Southgate. However, with the
Japan’s recent performance in the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup showcased a new and exhilarating system employed by coach Hajime Moriyasu. The Samurai Blue opened their Group C campaign with a resounding 7-0 thrashing of China, demonstrating a newfound ability to fit all their attacking talent together on the
The Argentina national team recently made a plea to their fans to refrain from using offensive or discriminatory chants during their World Cup CONMEBOL qualifying match against Chile. This plea comes after a video was released showing the team singing a discriminatory chant targeting France players of African heritage after their Copa América final win
A recent court ruling has denied a request made by Spanish football federation president Pedro Rocha for a temporary injunction against his suspension. This decision has effectively removed him from his position in the federation, pending any urgent appeal that may be submitted. Rocha’s suspension stemmed from a ruling by the country’s Administrative Sports Court
With the 2026 World Cup approaching, the pressure is on to ensure that the playing surfaces are of the highest quality. The tournament will be spread across 16 cities in three different countries, each with its own unique climate and elevation. This ambitious plan presents a challenge for FIFA and its partners to create the