Tag: world cup 2026
Toronto’s Thriving Croatian Community Put on a Show at the World...
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...
Switzerland’s Combination of Youth and Experience Makes the Squad a Dangerous...
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...
Football Legend Séan Garnier Joins the Urban Pitch Podcast
Discussing everything from his longevity in the game to his new sport in UBF 1v1, Séan Garnier is the latest guest on the Urban...
The Biggest Group Stage Flops of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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...
When Football Becomes a Way Home: Inside New York’s Senegalese World...
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...
5 Things We Learned From the USMNT’s Booming 2026 World Cup...
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 Urban Pitch Podcast: World Cup Vibes are Vibin’
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...
In a Dismal World Cup for Türkiye, Kenan Yıldız Could Still...
One of the biggest disappointments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Türkiye still possesses the talent to pose a serious threat to the USMNT,...
Morocco vs. Brazil Wasn’t Just a Blockbuster Match, But a Showcase...
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...
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...
Álvaro “Flaco” Fernández on Uruguay’s Youth, the Expanded World Cup, and...
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...
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...
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...
The Urban Pitch Podcast: Is the USMNT the Truth?
World Cup fever is in full effect, and we're discussing it all on the latest episode of the Urban Pitch Podcast!
It's been a whirlwind...
A Trip to Los Angeles Stadium for One of the Best...
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...
The 2026 World Cup Vibes Report: An Inside Look at the...
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....
A Players’ Guide to 2026 World Cup Host City Restaurants, Pt....
The 2026 World Cup kicks off today. Eat like national team heroes with this guide, which highlights the favorite spots of current, former, and...
The Pros and Cons of Orange County SC Hosting the USMNT
Urban Pitch sat down with Dan Rutstein, President of Orange County SC, as the club prepares to host the USMNT during the opening stage...
8 Takeaways From the USMNT’s Final Tune-Up Before the 2026 World...
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...
The Urban Pitch Podcast: USMNT Roster Takes and Upcoming Hype Events
From all the unwarranted outrage to the USMNT's 2026 World Cup roster to Mauricio Pochettino's commitment to the team, we lean into World Cup...
