Ryan Tolmich

There are very few players left who play like the 25-year-old, and Pochettino has given him a role that lets him attack without fear

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

As it turns out, Belgium might just be alright. Talk of a golden generation is long over and, to be fair, their first two World Cup results only furthered the idea that the Red Devils' time has passed. If Friday's group stage finale against New Zealand is any indication, though, Belgium's old guard might just have one last run at all of this.

The defining image of Spain's World Cup win over Uruguay was not a celebration. It was not Spain's trademark tiki-taka or a Lamine Yamal rainbow flick. Instead, it was backup goalkeeper Sergio Rochet replacing Fernando Muslera at halftime after the veteran's costly error helped open the door for Alex Baena to send Spain top of their group.

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

All three host nations have impressed at the 2026 World Cup, and there is reason to believe that deep runs could be on the cards this summer

Christian Pulisic returned, Sebastian Berhalter impressed, and Auston Trusty delivered a big moment, but a late Turkiye winner exposed the USMNT’s defensive depth.

Christian Pulisic returned from injury, and Sebastian Berhalter starred, but a heavily rotated USMNT side conceded in stoppage time as Turkiye ended their perfect World Cup start.

A spot in the knockout round is already secure, but, first, the U.S. must navigate a clash with a down-on-their-luck but motivated team.

The American winger has been training with his teammates this week after watching the last game-and-a-half from the sidelines with a calf injury.

From surfing musings to a wall of handwritten quotes, Mauricio Pochettino explains the belief powering the USMNT's World Cup dream: Why not us?

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

The world is learning more and more about the American striker, who could become a household name both in the U.S. and Europe if he continues to perform.

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

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

The USMNT are into the knockouts, but Seattle’s “Country Roads” singalong after the Australia win may be remembered as the moment belief truly took hold.

The USMNT is into the World Cup knockouts after another statement win, with Folarin Balogun, Alex Freeman and a growing belief turning a strong start into something bigger.

After opening their tournament with a big win over Paraguay, the Americans triumphed again in front of a raucous Seattle crowd