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After USMNT failures at Nations League, summer's Gold Cup looms large as potential World Cup preparation
Often the Gold Cup is an afterthought, but with the USMNT struggling they should view it as an opportunity to hit their strideCBS Sports - 4d -
When do the USMNT play next? USA soccer will have some chances to rebound this summer
The USMNT will continue their preparations for the 2026 World Cup after two losses in Concacaf Nations League playCBS Sports - 3d -
USMNT 2026 World Cup roster Big Board 2.0: The Nations League fallout
Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT roster is "open" after two brutal losses raised urgent questions ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Pochettino, Pulisic preach patience, positivity after USMNT's Nations League debacle
Mauricio Pochettino, Christian Pulisic and the rest of the USMNT's stars and leaders have 445 days to turn things around before the 2026 World Cup kicks off.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
USMNT focus on competitive edge as Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup prep continues at Concacaf Nations League
The USMNT play Panama in the semifinals on ThursdayCBS Sports - Mar. 20 -
USMNT admit they need to 'play in different way' as Concacaf Nations League losses inspire World Cup concerns
The USMNT lost 2-1 to Canada in the third place match of the Concacaf Nations LeagueCBS Sports - 4d -
🚨 Premier League agrees to early summer transfer window for Club World Cup
The Premier League has agreed to opening the summer transfer window early this year, giving those participating in the Club World Cup the chance to sign and register players before the tournament ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Newcastle end trophy drought with EFL Carabao Cup victory; USMNT start Nations League preparation for Panama
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Why Italy result in Germany will decide 2026 World Cup group
Italy’s Nations League progress is not the only thing in the balance against Germany, as failure would also decide their 2026 World Cup qualifying group.The second leg kicks off at the Signal Iduna ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
US men look no closer to World Cup goals after Panama's 1-0 upset win in CONCACAF Nations League
Mauricio Pochettino took over the U.S. men's national team last year with the goal of getting it ready to thrive at its home World Cup in 2026. Six months into Pochettino's project, the Americans ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Germany captain Kimmich: Nations League title important for World Cup
Germany captain Joshua Kimmich has said that winning the Nations League in June can help the team do well at next year's World Cup. Speaking to broadcasters ZDF on Saturday night ahead of a Nations ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Japan first nation to qualify for 2026 World Cup
Japan become the first nation to book their place in the 2026 World Cup through qualifying after defeating Bahrain 2-0 in Saitama.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Five talking points on Nations League, World Cup qualifiers in Europe
International football gets underway in Europe for the first time in 2025 as the Nations League moves into the quarter-finals stage and the continent's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign gets ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Yes, USMNT fans: It's time to worry about the 2026 World Cup
The U.S. national team and coach Mauricio Pochettino are running out of time to fix what's wrong before the World Cup -- and there's a lot wrong.ESPN - 5d -
USMNT sets June tuneups vs. Turkey, Switzerland
The U.S. Soccer Federation announced on Monday that the United States men's national team will face Turkey and Switzerland in a pair of friendlies that will serve as preparation for the 2025 ...ESPN - Mar. 10 -
Italy World Cup qualifiers standings take shape waiting for Round 2
Norway and Israel meet on Tuesday, March 25, in the World Cup Qualifying Round 2 after winning their opening matches in Italy’s Group I.Italy’s defeat to Germany in the Nations League quarter-fina...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Poch: U.S. has 'time' to fix issues before World Cup
After suffering two defeats in the Concacaf Nations League, United States manager Mauricio Pochettino insisted that his side still has enough time to turn things around before the 2026 World Cup.ESPN - 4d -
USMNT World Cup roster big board: Who will make the 26 for 2026?
Over the next 15 months, USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino will decide which 26 players will represent the U.S. in the 2026 World Cup. Who will he choose?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
France fix issues, reach Nations League finals. Next? World Cup
France have belief to go with their talent and, after righting the ship to beat Croatia, can look toward 2026.ESPN - 3d -
Premier League to have two transfer windows this summer
The Premier League says it will have two transfer windows this summer to allow Manchester City and Chelsea to sign players before the Club World Cup.BBC News - 1d -
Premier League to have two transfer windows this summer
The Premier League says it will have two transfer windows this summer to allow Manchester City and Chelsea to sign players before the Club World Cup.BBC News - 1d -
World Cup looks a distant dream for Scotland after Greece debacle
After suffering relegation from the top tier of the Nations League, Scotland will now focus on qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.Based on their performance against Greece at Hampden Park yesterday, ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
SoFi testing 'hybrid' pitch ahead of '26 World Cup
SoFi Stadium will debut new grass field technology for Concacaf Nations League games next week as a test run for World Cup 2026, the Los Angeles World Cup host committee announced Thursday.ESPN - Mar. 14 -
With the 2026 World Cup near, Nations League finals kick off a series of 2025 'tests' in U.S.
The 2025 soccer calendar serves as both a dress rehearsal and a wake-up call for the Unites States that the World Cup is coming.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Japan becomes the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after host nations
Japan has become the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama StadiumABC News - Mar. 20 -
Injured Neymar out of Brazil World Cup qualifiers
Brazil star Neymar was on Friday ruled out of upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina after a thigh injury scuppered his recall to the national team.With Brazil down in ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup will have a record 48 teams, and New Zealand qualified on Monday five days after Japan became the first nation excluding the three hosts to secure a spot. Asia will have eight ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Why USA soccer's upset loss to Panama doesn't spell complete doom for the USMNT ahead of World Cup
It wasn't great, but there is a silver lining for the USMNTCBS Sports - Mar. 21 -
For the USMNT and U.S., World Cup prep gets off to a ‘painful,’ sleepy start
A lifeless, disjointed performance against Panama raised more questions than answers about the USA's World Cup trajectory.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
🏆 The 2026 World Cup has its first qualified nation 🌏
Japan have become the first team to book their place at the 2026 World Cup.Or at least, the Blue Samurai are the first nation to punch their ticket to the USA, Canada and Mexico next summer via the ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Spain vs. Netherlands odds, where to watch, live stream: UEFA Nations League pick, predicted lineups
The 2010 World Cup finalists meet again in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinalsCBS Sports - 5d -
Mexico vs. Panama Livestream: How to Watch CONCACAF Nations League Final Online
It’s a rematch of the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup final tonight when Mexico and Panama meet in the 2025 CONCACAF Nations League final.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Iran qualify for 2026 World Cup amid potential Trump travel ban
Team Melli make their fourth straight World Cup Country likely to face restrictions in a Trump travel ban Iran have become the sixth team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup thanks to their 2-2 ...The Guardian - 3d -
Premier League confirms extra June transfer window for Club World Cup
Summer window will open early from 1-10 June It will then reopen on 16 June and close on 1 September The Premier League has confirmed it will have two transfer windows this summer due to ...The Guardian - 1d -
Nyenget wins as Klæbo has to settle for 14th after six worlds golds
Norwegian cross country star Johannes Høsflot Klæbo showed that he is human after all as he finished 14th in the first World Cup race since famously sweeping all six world titles, with team-mate ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Poch backing US to come good at World Cup after Nations woe
Mauricio Pochettino called for patience on Sunday after the United States slumped to a 2-1 defeat against Canada, insisting there was still time to turn things around ahead of next year's World ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Red Roses World Cup build-up starts now as John Mitchell springs selection surprises
John Mitchell has sprung a number of selection surprises for England’s Women’s Six Nations opener against Italy on Sunday as he ramps up preparations for this year’s Rugby World Cup.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Trump to lead task force for 2026 World Cup
President Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring the globe's premier soccer tournament to North America.ESPN - Mar. 8 -
How the 2026 World Cup is tackling its turf problem with the ‘most micromanaged grass in the world’
The quest to solve the 2026 World Cup's turf problem has led to a high-stakes experiment, with the solution set to debut at next week's CONCACAF Nations League matches at SoFI Stadium.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Jon Lewis out as England women's cricket coach after poor World Cup and Ashes results
England is looking for a new coach for its women’s national cricket team after Jon Lewis left his post Friday following poor results at the T20 World Cup and in the Ashes series. Lewis had been in ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21
