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From locked-in stars to those on the way out: USMNT player tiers

GOAL breaks down where each player of the 2026 USMNT World Cup squad stands as a new cycle begins.

Not Balogun! Villa prediction sees keeper preferred to USMNT star

Aston Villa have been credited with interest in Folarin Balogun, but Stan Collymore has told GOAL why Unai Emery is likely to favour another 2026 World Cup star over a United States international that made plenty of headlines at FIFA’s flagship event. The Villans are looking to bolster their ranks from back to front during the summer, with comings and goings being mooted.

'We let you down' - Balogun says sorry to USMNT fans after dismal World Cup exit

USMNT star Folarin Balogun has issued a heartfelt apology to supporters following the United States' humbling exit from the 2026 World Cup. The Monaco striker was at the center of a global firestorm after his red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina was sensationally overturned by FIFA, allowing him to feature in the 4-1 Round of 16 defeat to Belgium.

Freese blunder, fading stars among 5 reasons for USMNT's WC exit

The team's World Cup exit wasn't defined by a singular moment, but by a series of factors that doomed them on the day

What next for Poch & USA after embarassing World Cup exit?

In the moments after the United States' World Cup ended, Mauricio Pochettino was asked about his future as manager. It wasn't the time to discuss it, he said, and he was right. The aftermath of a nightmare 4-1 thrashing by Belgium was not the time to talk about whatever comes next, especially when he was the coach in charge of that collapse.

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U.S. Soccer to meet with Pochettino after rest and reflection

U.S. Soccer says that the federation will reengage in conversations about Mauricio Pochettino's future after a period of rest and reflection following the U.S. men's national team's World Cup exit. The USMNT lost 4-1 to Belgium on Monday, ending the team's World Cup run and, potentially, ending Pochettino's time in charge of the team.

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