Lionel Messi leaves door open for 2026 World Cup: 'We will see'
Lionel Messi hasn't ruled out making another run with Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.OCTOBER 17
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The USMNT resting players against Mexico was disrespectful to the rivalry
In trying to give players time off, new USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino disrespected the greatest rivalry in soccer.OCTOBER 17
Lionel Messi hints at 'last games' for Argentina after scoring hat-trick in World Cup qualifying
Lionel Messi scored his 10th international hat trick to raise his career total to 112 goals and also had a pair of assists to lead Argentina...OCTOBER 16
Thomas Tuchel sets goal of leading England to 'second star' at 2026 World Cup
Thomas Tuchel has been hired as England coach and will take on the challenge of ending the national team’s decades-long wait for a trophyOCTOBER 16
England hires Thomas Tuchel as coach ahead of 2026 World Cup
England hires Thomas Tuchel as coach ahead of 2026 World CupOCTOBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
USMNT loses 2-0 in Mexico as seven-game unbeaten streak against El Tri ends
Mauricio Pochettino suffered his first loss as U.S. coach as Mexico beat the Americans in Tuesday’s friendly in Guadalajara, snapping El Tri...OCTOBER 16
Kylian Mbappé's representatives dismiss Swedish reports of rape allegation
French soccer star Kylian Mbappé’s representatives have rejected as “false and irresponsible" reports in Swedish media saying he is the subj...OCTOBER 15
Thomas Tuchel set to take England job as Three Lions seek to end 58-year drought
The former Bayern and Chelsea coach will lead England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after reportedly agreeing to terms on Tuesday.OCTOBER 15
Pochettino's shorthanded USMNT faces a stern test in Mexico: 'We need this type of game'
Mauricio Pochettino's successful USMNT debut got the attention, but Tuesday's trip to Mexico is the far tougher test for an American side mi...OCTOBER 15
Only own-goals as Japan and Australia draw 1-1 in Asian World Cup qualifying
Two own-goals saw the points shared as Japan and Australia drew 1-1 in Asian World Cup qualifyingOCTOBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mexico is struggling to stamp out a homophobic soccer chant ahead of the World Cup
Guadalajara is the capital of a Mexican state that is home to tequila and Mariachi musicOCTOBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brazil trusting local players in World Cup qualifying and Argentina faces rising Bolivia
A fourth straight loss in World Cup qualifying for Brazil last week could have meant the beginning of the end for coach Júnior, who took over only in JanuaryOCTOBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mauricio Pochettino's subtle tweaks make a big difference in his USMNT debut
Mauricio Pochettino’s debut win happened not because of drastic lineup or tactical changes. It was more to do with his long-held philosophy....OCTOBER 13
USMNT kicks off the Mauricio Pochettino era with a 2-0 win over Panama
Yunus Musah scored his first international goal as the U.S. men’s national team marked new coach Mauricio Pochettino’s debut with a 2-0 vict...OCTOBER 13
Cristiano Ronaldo scores again in Portugal's Nations League win, Spain beats Denmark
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 133rd international goal to keep Portugal perfect in the Nations League with a win over Poland while Spain edge...OCTOBER 12
New USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino must balance big-picture with immediate success
On the eve of his first match as USMNT coach, Mauricio Pochettino must balance his desire to win immediately with the lofty end goal of succ...OCTOBER 12
Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT era begins vs. Panama, with eyes on 2026 World Cup
A new era for US soccer is set to begin, led by an Argentine coach expected to deliver big results at the 2026 World Cup.OCTOBER 11
Iran's World Cup qualifier against Qatar is switched to Dubai after security concerns
The Asian Football Confederation says an upcoming World Cup qualifying game won’t take place in Iran because of escalating tensions in the regionOCTOBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
South Korea handles Jordan without star forwards and Australia wins in Popovic's first game
South Korea has beaten Jordan 2-0 without injured English Premier League stars Son Heung-min and Hwang Hee-chan and topped its group in Asian World Cup qualifyingOCTOBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goalkeeper Zack Steffen happy to be back in U.S. squad after surprise snub for 2022 World Cup
Zack Steffen remembers the phone call that he considers the toughest moment of his careerOCTOBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Australia revives World Cup hopes with 3-1 win over China
Australia got its 2026 World Cup qualification campaign back on track by beating China 3-1 in coach Tony Popovic’s first game in chargeOCTOBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Injuries plague South American World Cup qualifying even though Messi is set to return
Lionel Messi will return from injury for Argentina in the next two rounds of South American World Cup qualifying, but several other top players will have to skip the upcoming match...OCTOBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mbappé among stars missing from Nations League while European teams eye World Cup qualifying
In a congested soccer season where elite players have aired the idea of going on strike, the Nations League returns this week looking less than a top priorityOCTOBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lionel Messi lauds 'magical' Andrés Iniesta in farewell post to retiring Spain, Barcelona legend
Andrés Iniesta, who scored Spain's World Cup-winning goal in 2010 and was one of the key players who made Barcelona's tiki-taka thrive for s...OCTOBER 8
