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GOAL takes a look at the big storylines and takeaways in the latest installment of the USMNT notebook.

England v Japan - International Friendly

Mainoo wows England stars with training ground skill

Kobbie Mainoo continues to establish himself as one of the most technically gifted players in the England setup, even leaving his teammates in awe during training. The Manchester United midfielder has been singled out for his incredible close control as Thomas Tuchel’s side prepares for World Cup action in the United States.

Yamal explains why losing Ballon d’Or to Dembele was ‘good’

Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal has opened up on the moment he thought he had secured football’s most prestigious individual honour, only to see it slip away. The teenager admitted that failing to beat Ousmane Dembele to the Ballon d’Or actually served as a vital catalyst for his recent personal growth and maturity.

USMNT showed fight again, but is that enough before World Cup?

The U.S. responded well to going 1-0 down against Germany, but settled for little more than a hard-working loss against a better opponent - an eerily familiar outcome.

Netherlands dealt huge World Cup blow as Timber ruled out with injury

Netherlands' World Cup preparations have been rocked by the news that Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been forced to withdraw from the squad. Despite travelling to the United States with Ronald Koeman's side, the versatile defender has failed to overcome a persistent injury in time for the tournament opener.

Can Canada handle a World Cup boom amid soccer concerns?

The 2026 World Cup could spark a soccer boom in Canada, but shortages of fields, facilities, coaches and funding may limit the sport's growth.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Buriram United	30	22	4	4	76	31	45	70	D L L W W
2	Port FC	30	18	6	6	59	23	36	60	W W W D W
3	Ratchaburi FC	30	18	5	7	55	30	25	59	W W L W W
4	BG Pathum United	30	14	10	6	45	29	16	52	W D W D W
5	Bangkok United	30	13	11	6	43	32	11	50	D W D L L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Buriram United

D
L
L
W
W

Port FC

W
W
W
D
W

Ratchaburi FC

W
W
L
W
W

BG Pathum United

W
D
W
D
W

Bangkok United

D
W
D
L
L

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy Iran World Cup 2026 tickets?

Supporters have a number of opportunities to purchase tickets for matches involving Iran, via the FIFA website, between now and the big kick-off in June. The various sales phases differ in terms of purchasing processes, payment methods and ticket products.

To buy tickets, you must visit the official FIFA ticketing portal and register for an account. You can then log in to your FIFA account and check out ticket availability.

Can I buy Iran World Cup 2026 resale tickets?

If you are looking for an official and secure way to resell/exchange your FIFA World Cup 26 tickets, the FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace is the official channel for doing so. The Marketplace opened in October and be accessed via FIFA.com/tickets.

FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets will also be available from secondary resellers, such as StubHub and Ticombo.

Will there be an opportunity to purchase Iran World Cup 2026 tickets directly at the stadium?

No, tickets will not be available for purchase at the stadiums during FIFA World Cup 2026. There will be no over-the-counter ticket sales. FIFA.com/tickets is the official portal for purchasing tickets.

Who has scored the most goals for Iran at World Cup Finals?

Iran’s heavy 6-2 loss to England in their opener at the 2022 World Cup was a bitter pill to swallow, but Mehdi Taremi's consolation double strike meant that he became Iran’s top World Cup scorer of all-time. The Olympiacos striker will be hoping to add to his tally further in North America. In terms of World Cup appearances, Ehsan Hajsafi tops Iran's standings with 9 caps, after playing in all his side's matches at the 2014, 2018 and 2022 tournaments.