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The Sole Play x adidas "Press Play" Predator Sala is one of our favorite sneaker drops of the year. TJ Bennett, founder of Sole Play discusses what went into the one-of-a-kind drop in the triumphant return of our Face...
With 48 teams participating, the 2026 World Cup is the most "global" the tournament has ever been. That's also evident in the players, who often come from multicultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds.
Football and politics go hand in hand. They always...
The USMNT's 2026 FIFA World Cup is over. A poor performance against Belgium in the Round of 16 soured what had been a tournament filled with highs and unforgettable moments, but one that ultimately fell flat when the competition...
As we hit the later rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the upcoming 2026-27 club season draws ever nearer. We take a look the clubs that may selfishly be relieved at the early World Cup exits from their...
From the best kit clash to upset watch, we look ahead to what promises to be a fantastic round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
And just like that, there’s only 16 teams remaining at the 2026 FIFA...
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Germany's early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup means that their partnership with adidas is officially over. One of the most iconic duos in all of football, the Three Stripes and the DFB have created some of the...
Croatia's golden generation has seen the nation finish in second and third at the last two FIFA World Cups. In 2026, the team played its second group stage match in Toronto, where a thriving community of Croatians showed their...
Long overlooked in favor of flashier sides, don't be surprised if Switzerland's golden generation makes a deep run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout rounds.
Over the past two decades, we've seen quite a few golden generations across world...
Discussing everything from his longevity in the game to his new sport in UBF 1v1, Séan Garnier is the latest guest on the Urban Pitch Podcast!
It's not always we get to sit down with a legend in the game,...
With 32 teams advancing from the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, this is the largest knockout round we've ever seen, which makes it particularly disappointing for a handful of nations that failed to advance. Here are the teams that...
We capture portraits of Senegalese fans ahead of their nation's World Cup debut against France at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Senegal's 2026 World Cup debut against France carried a gravity that was palpable before the opening whistle.
These European and...
Is it time to panic after a last minute loss? Is Poch the savior of American soccer? We break down the biggest lessons from the USMNT's 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.
Six points, three games, and a first-place finish....
New York Times writer Emmanuel Morgan joins the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss the wild start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
We're two weeks into the 2026 World Cup, and things couldn't have gotten off to a better start....
One of the biggest disappointments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Türkiye still possesses the talent to pose a serious threat to the USMNT, who's flying high and chasing a historic third straight World Cup win.
Türkiye was one of...
One of the most anticipated group stage matches of the 2026 World Cup, Brazil vs. Morocco provided more than just star-studded action on the pitch. We explored the atmosphere at New York/New Jersey Stadium, which featured huge groups of...
Just over halfway through the 2026 World Cup group stage, we grade how the tournament has gone so far, and pick a handful of superlatives including best goal, best performance, and biggest surprise.
Through 40 matches of the 2026 World...
Urban Pitch sat down with former MLS Designated Player Álvaro “Flaco” Fernández, now an assistant coach with Uruguay’s U-15 and U-17 national teams. Fernández discussed what it’s like to coach youth players in today’s game, how international soccer could...
With the USMNT taking on Australia in a massively important 2026 World Cup group stage match later today, we dive into the Socceroos player that could give it the most fits: Nestory Irankunda.
Australia is looking to write a new...
The 2026 World Cup group stage match between Japan and the Netherlands was an instant classic. The experience both inside and outside the stadium matched the high octane energy on the pitch.
Twenty years ago, I was asked to compile...
Persians are a huge part of Los Angeles, and they showed up in droves for Iran's 2026 World Cup opener. The result was an electric environment that was mostly celebratory, yet still tense.
Walking into Los Angeles Stadium prior to...
The World Cup is finally in full swing, and all eyes are on the French national team. This is how the country became the premier incubator of talent in all of football.
With an embarrassment of riches in all phases...
In what was a dream start to the 2026 World Cup, the USMNT rolled to a 4-1 victory over Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium. But did the vibes both in and out of the venue match the team's dominant...
The 2026 World Cup kicks off today. Eat like national team heroes with this guide, which highlights the favorite spots of current, former, and future stars of the United States, Mexico, and Canada national teams.
If you were lucky enough...
Urban Pitch sat down with Dan Rutstein, President of Orange County SC, as the club prepares to host the USMNT during the opening stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. During our conversation, Rutstein breaks down what the team...
Taking inspiration from World Cup match balls and other facets of the beautiful game, Spencer Berry has mashed up the worlds of football and winter sports like never before.
We're on the precipice of summer, with heatwaves already reaching much...
