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'Football's being held hostage' - Klopp & Pochettino slam World Cup hydration breaks

Jurgen Klopp has joined USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino in a scathing attack on the 2026 World Cup hydration breaks, claiming the sport is being "held hostage" by commercial interest. The former Liveprool manager argues the mid-half interruptions are designed to serve commercial advertisers rather than genuinely protect player welfare.

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings

The 2026 World Cup is underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long road ahead as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here are GOAL's predicted candidates for the prize as we keep track of the tournament's most prolific stars

'Able to repay that' - Balogun's USMNT journey worth the fanfare

Folarin Balogun’s USMNT story began with fanfare, Instagram sleuthing, and an Orlando recruiting dinner. Against Paraguay, it came full circle as the striker delivered a dream World Cup debut.

The Rondo: Are the USMNT better than we thought they were?

The USMNT were immensely impressive in their World Cup opener, and hopes are high after an emphatic victory to start the tournament

United States v Belgium - International Friendly

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USA v Paraguay: Group D - FIFA World Cup 2026

📽️ | Fan tackled instantly after failed pitch invasion in USMNT win over Paraguay

A fan's attempted pitch invasion during the United States' World Cup victory over Paraguay ended almost as soon as it began. After jumping over a barrier at SoFi Stadium, the supporter became stranded above pitch level before security intervened. The incident quickly went viral, but it did little to distract from a dominant USMNT display.