SEATTLE – The Americans were left shaking their heads. This one was hard to believe.  It wasn't so much what Belgium accomplished, it was what the U.S. men's national team failed to accomplish. The Americans started flat and slowly, falling behind early and, eventually, falling short, making too many costly mistakes in critcal moments.  In the end, Belgium advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup with a 4-1 victory, kocking the U.S. out of the tournament and silencing the soldout crowd of 66,925 at Seattle Stadum. U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams covered his face with...Read More

SANTA CLARA, Calif – This U.S. men's national team is full of suprises. One day it's a meaningless final Group Stage loss to Türkiye. The next time on the pitch it's an explosive offensive display that resulted in a convincing 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the FIFA World Cup before a wailing, sign-waving, enthusatic sold-out crowding of 68,827 fans at Levi's Stadium. Displaying composure and tactical precision, the U.S. men's team advanced to the Round of 16 and secured a victory in the Round of 32 for just the second time in team history.  The Americans now m...Read More

In a thrilling Group Stage encounter of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Türkiye edged past the USA with a 3-2 victory. The match commenced at a rapid pace with Auston Trusty finding the back of the net for the USA in the 3rd minute, setting an early challenge for the hosts. Türkiye responded swiftly with Arda Güler leveling the score in the 10th minute. Baris Alper Yilmaz further shifted momentum by netting a second for Türkiye in the 31st minute. The USA, persistent in its efforts, equalized once more through Sebastian Berhalter's goal in the 49th minute.  Türkiye...Read More

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – In an electrifying Group Stage encounter of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Norway edged Senegal with a 3-2 victory, catalyzed by Erling Haaland's stellar performance on the pitch.  The match began with Norway establishing its offensive strategy, leading to Morten Pedersen's decisive goal at the 43rd minute, placing Norway ahead before halftime. The second half saw Norway doubling its lead early with Haaland finding the back of the net in the 48th minute. This goal was a testament to Haaland's positioning and accuracy, emphasized further by his subsequent 58th-m...Read More

SEATTLE – A triumphant victory over Paraguay in its opening FIFA World Cup 2026 game created heightened expectations for the U.S. men's national team. Then as frontrunners, there were even more worries to consider, especially on Friday afternoon without the services of forward Christian Pulisic.  But there was no need to worry. The U.S. team, prepared by the Argentinian manager Mauricio Pochettino, rolled over Australia 2-0 in an eventful match at Seattle Stadium defined by dominant possession and strategic execution.  Their performance gave fans, as the manager has called...Read More

HOUSTON – Under a charged atmosphere at Houston Stadium, Portugal and Congo DR shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw in their first Group Stage match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Portugal, a team known for their technical prowess, monopolized possession with a staggering 75 percent, stringing together precise passes totaling 772, with an impressive accuracy of 92 percent.  Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo couldn't make a difference despite his team-high three attempts at goal. His attempts missed wide, sparing Congo DR goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi. Despite this dominance, their pen...Read More