The USMNT World Cup squad is here, but now comes the next question: who starts? GOAL looks at who could line up in Mauricio Pochettino’s XI when the tournament kicks off in June.
Ronald Koeman has officially confirmed his 26-man Netherlands squad for the upcoming World Cup, and the big talking point remains the high-profile omission of Jeremie Frimpong. The wing-back has been left at home as the Oranje boss prioritises reliability and specific tactical profiles for the tournament.
Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has made a sensational claim regarding his club team-mate Cole Palmer, suggesting the England playmaker would be the perfect fit to inherit Neymar's iconic No.10 shirt for Brazil. Both players are facing a summer away from the international spotlight after being left out of their respective final squads for the 2026 World Cup.
Vinicius Junior has opened up on the emotional return of Neymar to the Brazil national team, hailing the Santos forward as a true inspiration for the Selecao. The Real Madrid star revealed the depth of his teammate's struggles during a period of exclusion and injury before finally being named in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad for the 2026 World Cup.
FC Steaua București general manager Mihai Stoica has hit out at the financial impact of the defender's exclusion from South Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad. The former Kaizer Chiefs defender was a high-profile absentee from Hugo Broos' selection, cutting the Romanian giants out of a significant FIFA windfall.
Real Madrid star Federico Valverde has opened up about the explosive training-ground incident involving team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni, admitting that the physical confrontation was a difficult learning experience. The Uruguay international, who is now preparing for the 2026 World Cup, expressed his gratitude for the unwavering support he received from the Bernabeu faithful during the fallout.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been tipped to defy the ageing process by competing in the 2030 World Cup with Portugal, potentially alongside his son, at the age of 45. The Al-Nassr forward has received the backing for a "perfect ending" to his career from his ex-Manchester United team-mate Eric Djemba-Djemba.
Brazil superstar Neymar has laughed off suggestions that his latest fitness setback could jeopardise his participation in the 2026 World Cup. The Santos forward was in the stands to support his club side in a Copa Sudamericana clash with Deportivo Cuenca on Tuesday night, where he faced questions regarding a calf issue.
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has admitted that captain Lionel Messi will not be "fully fit" when he joins up with the national team for their 2026 World Cup defence. The Inter Miami superstar picked up a hamstring issue in his latest MLS outing, sparking panic among Argentina fans just weeks out from the summer tournament in North America.
NEW YORK -- USMNT captain Tyler Adams was all in on his native New York Knicks after they secured their first NBA Finals berth in 27 years, wrapping up a sweep of the Cavaliers on Monday night. While discussing basketball, New York sports culture and the World Cup, the proud New Yorker hyped up his team with a confident prediction: “Knicks in four.”
USMNT fans exploded online after the leaked World Cup roster surfaced, with Diego Luna’s omission and Gio Reyna’s inclusion fueling intense debate ahead of Mauricio Pochettino’s official squad announcement.
NEW YORK -- USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino launched an ardent defense of his decision to not personally call players after they were left off his World Cup roster in a press conference on Tuesday evening. The head coach circulated emails to the 20+ players who didn't make the final cut, and acknowledged that he wouldn't want to hear from a coach who made a similar decision.
Mauricio Pochettino’s USMNT World Cup squad is set, and GOAL breaks down the key takeaways, including major trust in Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie, and one lingering goalkeeper question.
GOAL breaks down the biggest winners and losers of Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup squad, including the bold decisions to include Alejandro Zendejas and Gio Reyna.
U.S. Men's National Team boss Mauricio Pochettino has officially confirmed his 26-player squad for the World Cup as U.S. Soccer announced the final roster in New York on Tuesday. The squad features many of the usual heavy-hitters in players like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Tyler Adams, while Diego Luna, Tanner Tessmann, and Aidan Morris were among the notable exclusions from the final team.
The Bucs star should be celebrating a stellar season with the Sea Robbers, but a looming financial dispute behind the scenes has cast a shadow over his move. Despite his heroics on the pitch, a former club has sensationally claimed that they are still waiting for their share of the transfer fee paid by the Soweto giants.
Mohamed Salah has officially said his goodbyes to the Anfield faithful, bringing the curtain down on one of the most decorated individual eras in Liverpool's modern history. The Egyptian forward took to social media to share a poignant message following his final appearance for the Reds, describing the experience as the most difficult evening of his career.
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