Tag: world cup 2026
The Urban Pitch Podcast: World Cup Semifinals and USMNT vs. El...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is down to its final four teams. We break down each nation's chance of winning it all, before giving...
How Argentina Went From Darling to Villain
Through to the 2026 World Cup semifinals via a handful of close calls and fortunate breaks, Argentina is looking to win its fourth straight...
The Top Moments From the 2026 World Cup Going Into the...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is drawing to a close. Down to the semifinals, the tournament has already produced lasting memories and unforgettable stories,...
Reviewing the Los Angeles World Cup Experience
With no World Cup matches taking place in Los Angeles for the remainder of the tournament, we look back at what the city had...
The Defining Legacy of the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Multi-Ethnicity Players
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...
Lily Nabet Joins the Urban Pitch Podcast
We sit down with Carolina Ascent midfielder Lily Nabet to discuss her thoughts on the 2026 World Cup, growing up Persian in LA, and...
The USMNT Went Out With a Whimper at the 2026 World...
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...
Which Clubs Will be Happiest With the World Cup’s Early Exits?
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 2026 World Cup Round of 16: An Urban Pitch Preview
From the best kit clash to upset watch, we look ahead to what promises to be a fantastic round of 16 at the 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...
