Gulf United Overview

Pulisic raring to go, Richards' status - Five keys for USMNT

The wait is over. Christian Pulisic and the USMNT open their home World Cup vs Paraguay on Friday, with Chris Richards' fitness and key decisions in focus.

'Do something special' - USMNT's Adams reacts to viral Knicks celly

The New York Knicks pulled off the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history, and USMNT star Tyler Adams’ celebration with teammates was caught on camera. The clip has gone viral, racking up more than 5.2 million views on X, and Adams admitted he has drawn inspiration from the Knicks’ never-quit attitude against the San Antonio Spurs.

Will Richards start? New position for Dest? Projecting USMNT XI

Sergino Dest’s new role, Chris Richards’ fitness and late calls leave Pochettino with big decisions as GOAL projects the USMNT’s World Cup XI.

USA vs Paraguay predictions: USMNT to start strongly in LA

Our betting expert offers his best USA vs Paraguay predictions and betting tips as the co-hosts start their 2026 World Cup group campaign.

How have debutant teams performed at the FIFA World Cup?

Four nations will make debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan set to grace the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It will be the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and all will have ambitions of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages.

World Cup 2026: The Ultimate Guide

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
8	Al Hamriya	27	10	8	9	45	33	12	38	W W L L W
8	Fujairah	27	9	9	9	43	46	-3	36	L L D D L
10	Gulf United	28	8	4	16	40	48	-8	28	L L L W L
11	City	29	7	5	17	32	57	-25	26	L L D L L
12	AL-ITTIFAQ	27	7	3	17	36	54	-18	24	W D L D L

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