Why the 2026 World Cup could define Christian Pulisic’s U.S. legacy
Christian Pulisic didn’t need a long runway in Turin. He needed minutes. Coming off the bench against Torino on Dec….
Trump receives FIFA peace prize as 2026 World Cup politics take center stage
The setting told you everything. A gold sculpture of hands clutching a globe. The Kennedy Center. And Donald Trump at…
New U.S. Soccer dog mascot hints at bigger World Cup 2026 strategy
U.S. Soccer quietly added a new face to the program ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C….
World Cup 2026 draw becomes an invite only VIP show in Washington
Tom Brady, Wayne Gretzky, Shaquille O’Neal and Aaron Judge headline a red carpet night that mirrors record prices and politics….
World Cup 2026 is becoming VAR’s next test lab
FIFA wants tournament-specific video review powers next summer. The World Cup as live experiment. FIFA plans to let VAR rule…
Garnacho, Bale, Rivaldo, Zlatan: The greatest bicycle kicks ever scored
No handlebars here. In football, a bicycle kick — also known as an overhead or scissors kick — is one…
One dinner table, two World Cups shaping football’s next decade
In the gold glow of the White House East Room, Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t taking a penalty or lifting a trophy….
Trump’s Oval Office warning turns the 2026 World Cup into a political tightrope
A golden trophy sat on the Resolute Desk. FIFA’s president stood next to Donald Trump, who cycled through visa policy…
Budapest bought Ireland two more nights to reach the World Cup
Ireland’s win in Budapest changed everything. Troy Parrott sliding away in front of the away end, arms out after that…
Adidas World Cup 2026 shirts landed, here are the 10 that win the moment
Twenty-two shirts dropped at once. We sorted through the chaos and picked the ten that actually work. Adidas just dumped…