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'Scored at a World Cup!' - The families behind USMNT’s WC run

Every USMNT World Cup goal has sparked joy far beyond the pitch, with families, friends, and loved ones sharing in moments years in the making.

‘Living his dream’ - Inside Tillman’s emotional family moment

GOAL spoke to the Tillman family about their rollercoaster summer, the nerves that come with a World Cup and a mother's love for her two little boys.

Bloody sock, perfect free kick: Tillman delivers USMNT moment

The USMNT's quietest star delivered the loudest moment of their Round of 32 win - and proved his breakout has been years in the making

Tillman's calm poise pushes USA's dream to new heights

The red card given to Folarin Balogun could have ended the USMNT's run in the World Cup, but the Americans' dream continues as they refused to cave in.

Richards, Freeman breakthroughs lead 5 USMNT group stage lessons

GOAL breaks down the lessons learned from the first three games of the World Cup

USMNT stock up, stock down: Tilman shines, defenders struggle

GOAL breaks down which players helped and hurt their cases of contributing in the knockout rounds

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Unsung heroes? Three players picked out by ex-USMNT star

Folarin Balogun and Christian Pulisic dominated headlines as the USMNT enjoyed a dream start to their 2026 World Cup campaign, but who are the unsung heroes in Mauricio Pochettino’s team? In conversation with GOAL, former keeper Kasey Keller has picked out three players that have a crucial role to play for the co-hosts at FIFA’s flagship event.

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

Freeman rises, concern for Robinson - USMNT Stock Up, Stock Down

GOAL breaks down who boosted their case, who still has questions to answer, and what Mauricio Pochettino may have learned from the USMNT's final pre-World Cup friendlies.

Jedi scores, Tillman rises as Miles Robinson struggles continue

The USMNT fell short against Germany in their final pre-World Cup tune-up, but Mauricio Pochettino still saw signs of progress as Antonee Robinson delivered a stunning goal, Malik Tillman impressed in a deeper role, and Miles Robinson endured another difficult outing.