Cristiano Ronaldo returns focus to field in historic game vs. Ghana
Cristiano Ronaldo was able to block out the outside noise and lead Portugal to a 3-2 win vs. Ghana. NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Best. Weekend. Ever. Thanksgiving weekend sports offer a full bounty
From Dallas to Doha, Columbus to Kansas City, the next four days feature a feast of futbol and football, the likes of which the sports world... NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Who should USA fans root for in Iran vs. Wales?
As we ponder every scenario for the Americans to advance from their group, Martin Rogers explains what outcome would be best for the U.S. in... NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Why the USA can find vindication in World Cup's two big upsets
Japan and Saudi Arabia have scored the two huge upsets at the World Cup. Martin Rogers explains why those results should inspire the U.S. as... NOVEMBER 24, 2022
USMNT vs. England: Is star striker Harry Kane healthy?
England has been unusually cagey about the status of star Harry Kane, keeping the USMNT guessing ahead of Friday's match. NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Ronaldo adds more distractions for Portugal by skipping news conference
Cristiano Ronaldo has made it hard for Portugal to keep its focus on the World Cup, and that continued Wednesday after a news conference the... NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Saquon Barkley faces career-defining moment in Dallas
The Thanksgiving Day trip to Dallas looms as the biggest game of Saquon Barkley's career. Martin Rogers explains how it will impact the Gian... NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Japan stuns Germany as World Cup underdogs continue to roar
For the second straight tournament, the Germans failed to live up to being the favorite in the first game, falling 2-1 after an incredible c... NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Kylian Mbappe sparks France as reigning champs start title defense with rout
Defending World Cup champs often struggle in the first game of their title defense, but Kylian Mbappe made sure that didn't happen to France... NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Guillermo Ochoa knows he'll need to tap into 'genius' level for Mexico
Mexico's Guillermo Ochoa turns into an entirely different player on the big stage, discovering a kind of cheat code that has made him a Worl... NOVEMBER 22, 2022
How new rules are making this World Cup look a little different
It’s still soccer as we (kind of) know it. So why does it suddenly look just a little bit different for the biggest and most exciting tourna... NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Mighty Messi, Argentina open World Cup with stunning loss, now face uphill climb
Argentina was a tournament favorite and on a 36-match unbeaten streak, but Leo Messi & Co. now faces a tough road after a stunning 2-1 loss... NOVEMBER 22, 2022
World Cup 2022: USMNT confident ahead of England tilt, despite Wales letdown
It was a draw that felt a little like a loss. Still, the USMNT remains confident and unshaken ahead of Friday's match with England, Martin R... NOVEMBER 22, 2022
USA has golden chance against Wales, but ends with regrets in World Cup opener
It's not the end of the world, but what a kick in the teeth for Gregg Berhalter’s young American squad that it was unable to finish the job... NOVEMBER 21, 2022
England sends warning to Group B with blowout of Iran
England's 6-2 thrashing of Iran on Monday placed even more importance on the United States’ subsequent clash with Wales. NOVEMBER 21, 2022
The Cowboys we saw Sunday look like Super Bowl contenders
Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones said he "unequivocally" thinks they look like Super Bowl contenders. That no longer seems silly to say. NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Expert picks for USMNT XI: Will Josh Sargent, DeAndre Yedlin start vs. Wales?
With a few key players still not 100%, Gregg Berhalter might have to make tough calls with his starting lineup vs. Wales. Here's who our soc... NOVEMBER 21, 2022
The 2022 World Cup is underway, and it's already a high-pressure street fight
The World Cup is a visual spectacle, sure, but also a giant festival of sports disguised as a competition of brutal difficulty. NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Gregg Berhalter urges USMNT to play with fire vs. Wales: 'We want to be able to hurt them'
USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter wants his team to bring the fire against Wales into its opening match of the 2022 World Cup. NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Unorthodox Tyler Adams captaincy makes sense for USMNT
Tyler Adams will officially be the USMNT’s captain at the World Cup, an announcement that was made just a day before the Americans' opening... NOVEMBER 20, 2022
World Cup 2022 Expert Predictions: How far will USMNT go?
What does a successful World Cup actually look like for Gregg Berhalter's U.S. team? Our expert panel breaks down how far the Americans coul... NOVEMBER 20, 2022
'Go, go, USA!': How Landon Donovan's 2010 World Cup goal became iconic
Ian Darke's call of Landon Donovan's goal against Algeria at the 2010 World Cup is just as memorable as the goal itself. Darke and Donovan r... NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Late shift: How USMNT is preparing for 10 p.m. local start times at World Cup 2022
The USMNT will have the most 10 p.m. games in the World Cup's group stage, and it should be an advantage. NOVEMBER 20, 2022
World Cup 2022 Group F Team Guides: Morocco
Achraf Hakimi and Hakim Ziyech will try to lead Morocco out of a stacked group at the World Cup. NOVEMBER 20, 2022
World Cup 2022 Group F Team Guides: Croatia
Luka Modrić led Croatia to the World Cup in 2018. How far will they go this year? NOVEMBER 20, 2022