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The 2026 World Cup Group Stage Midterm Report Card
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...
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Australia’s Nestory Irankunda Could Give the USMNT Some Headaches
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...
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The Dallas World Cup Experience Lived up to the Hype
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...
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A Trip to Los Angeles Stadium for One of the Best 2026 World Cup Matches So Far: Iran vs. New Zealand
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...
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How France Came to Dominate International Football
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...
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The 2026 World Cup Vibes Report: An Inside Look at the Atmosphere During the USMNT’s Dominant Opening Win
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...
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A Players’ Guide to 2026 World Cup Host City Restaurants, Pt. 1
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...
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A Look Behind the Viral Match Ball-Inspired Ski and Skate Gear From Spencer Berry
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...
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8 Takeaways From the USMNT’s Final Tune-Up Before the 2026 World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino’s side played its final two warm-up matches before opening up the 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, and once again, the USMNT was a mixed bag. But while...
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A Trip to Napoli, the Land of St. Diego
Urban Pitch contributor Kelvin Loyola walked the streets of Naples and found a city completely devoted to its martyred saint: Diego Maradona. Even after two more Serie A titles...
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Real Madrid’s Trophyless Era: A Short-Lived Crisis or Full Blown Free Fall?
Another season without a trophy saw disappointment turn into disaster for Real Madrid. And as they try to right the ship, it's clear that the club that once defined...
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Breaking Down the USMNT World Cup Roster
Mauricio Pochettino has officially announced his 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and we break down every player’s current form and possible role in a tournament that...
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The 2026 World Cup Will Bring Serious Star Power to the States — Can American Soccer Capitalize?
Americans love their superstars, and there will be no shortage of them at the 2026 World Cup. Will the nation jump on the opportunity to ignite a new era...
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25 Years of Paso a Paso: A Look Back at Racing Club’s Improbable Run to Glory
Telling a story is just as important in sports as winning or losing a game. In 2001, in Argentina, there was no bigger story than Racing Club breaking a...
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The San Jose Earthquakes are Fun Again
It's not the winning that's making the San Jose Earthquakes so intriguing this year, it's the way in which they're doing it.
Theres a new energy around the San Jose...
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Paraguay’s Unsung Hero Sits on the Bench With Manager Gustavo Alfaro
We’re switching things up in our feature on potential World Cup unsung heroes, focusing on Paraguay by spotlighting the manager, Gustavo Alfaro.
When the United States men's national team takes...
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Soccer’s American Dream Is Being Built in the Bronx
Unveiling its latest pitch in the Bronx, New York City last week, the EA Sports FC Futures project continues its mission to foster the next generation of soccer not...
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The Biggest “What If?” Moments in US Soccer History
From Beckham staying in Madrid to a Kissinger interference gone wrong, we look back at some of the biggest sliding door moments in American soccer history.
If you’re anything like...
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Neil El Aynaoui: Morocco’s Unsung Hero
Morocco is looking to prove that their fourth-place finish in 2022 was no one-hit wonder. The current African champions are going through a golden generation of talent, and at...
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5 Kits That Define a Career: Andres Iniesta
Our 5 Kits That Define a Career series continues with the one and only Andres Iniesta.
Andres Iniesta is without a doubt one of the greatest midfielders of all time....
