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FIFA to pay barred Somali referee his full World Cup fee

Somali referee Omar Artan will reportedly receive his full tournament salary from FIFA despite being prevented from officiating at the World Cup. The 34-year-old was sensationally denied entry to the United States following an 11-hour interrogation by immigration officials at Miami International Airport.

'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.

USMNT FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule

GOAL’s complete USMNT FIFA World Cup 2026 viewing guide, including how to watch for free and without cable!

Pulisic dazzles as Balogun powers USMNT World Cup statement

Christian Pulisic dazzled, Folarin Balogun delivered and the USMNT made a World Cup statement. GOAL breaks down the winners and losers vs Paraguay.

'Hoping that it's nothing' - Pulisic revealed kick was behind sub

Christian Pulisic revealed he suffered a kick, which ultimately led to his substitution ahead of the second half of the USMNT's 4-1 thrashing over Paraguay in their World Cup home opener. Despite the star winger missing the second half, Mauricio Pochettino's side padded their lead and scored the most World Cup goals in team history.

Balogun brace fuels USMNT’s record-scoring night, sparks belief

It was a near-perfect World Cup opener for Mauricio Pochettino's side as they swept away their opponents in a way that will be remembered for a long, long time.

USA vs Paraguay: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the World Cup match between USA and Paraguay, as well as kick-off time and team news

USMNT vs Paraguay Predictions: USMNT to start strongly in LA

Explore our soccer expert’s USMNT vs Paraguay predictions, pre Friday’s 9:00pm ET World Cup clash (6/12).

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Explore the top game-day foods from 2026 World Cup Groups D, E, and F

Explore the top game-day foods from 2026 World Cup Groups D, E and F, plus NYC restaurants to watch matches and sample global flavors.

'Going to go far' - Morgan is betting on the USMNT this World Cup

In a GOAL exclusive, USWNT legend Alex Morgan backs the U.S. men to make noise at the World Cup and shares her advice for handling the pressure.

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How to Watch the USA’s World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony

All you need to know about viewing the final part of the three-city World Cup opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium

USA vs Paraguay FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about USA vs Paraguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

World Cup 2026 Winner Odds: Favorites and Underdogs Betting Analysis

Explore the latest World Cup 2026 winner odds, favorites, underdogs and betting insights ahead of the tournament as tournament gets underway in the group stages.

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.

Argentina reclaim top spot in FIFA World Rankings as World Cup kicks off

Argentina have reclaimed the number one spot in the FIFA Men’s World Rankings. The update comes at the perfect time for Lionel Scaloni’s side, with the 2026 World Cup now officially underway as Argentina seek to defend their crown.

'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.

'We've got to win this thing' - Lowe backs England for World Cup win

Mic'd Up: The FOX host will be at the center of coverage for the World Cup, and she thinks it's time for England to dream once again

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.

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.

Palmer & the biggest stars to miss out on the World Cup

The 2026 World Cup is almost here. After years of build-up, dramatic qualifiers and numerous good - and bad - news stories surrounding FIFA's flagship finals, players and coaches from around the world are completing their last preparations after descending on the United States, Mexico and Canada for the biggest international football tournament to ever have been staged.

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