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USA Training Session - FIFA World Cup 2026

USMNT WC notebook: Pulisic trains, Balogun fights for Golden Boot

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

World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings: Messi & David lead

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

The Rondo: Are the USMNT WC favorites? Which player is the best?

With the World Cup well underway, GOAL U.S. writers evaluate the tournament so far - and ask whether it has lived up to the hype.

Australia v Türkiye: Group D - FIFA World Cup 2026

Turkey 'stand by' coach despite World Cup humiliation

Turkey’s long-awaited return to the World Cup stage turned into a nightmare after they were dumped out of the tournament with a group stage game to spare. Despite the intense backlash following defeats to Australia and Paraguay, the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has taken a definitive stance on the future of head coach Vincenzo Montella.

Talking Tactics: Inside Pochettino’s aggressive USMNT WC blueprint

GOAL breaks down the tactical difference and similarities between the USMNT's first two World Cup games

Ecuador v Curacao: Group E - FIFA World Cup 2026

Room matches World Cup record of ex-USMNT star Howard in Curacao draw

Eloy Room produced the performance of a lifetime to help Curacao secure their first-ever World Cup point in a gritty 0-0 draw against Ecuador on Saturday. The Miami FC goalkeeper was in impenetrable form, matching ex-USMNT star Tim Howard's legendary record as he single-handedly kept the South Americans at bay during an evening of historic defiance in Kansas City.