World Soccer Talk

As Brazil prepares to begin its pursuit of a record sixth World Cup title, one of the biggest talking points surrounding Carlo Ancelotti's squad is the absence of Joao Pedro. The Chelsea forward enjoyed an outstanding club season and appeared to be firmly in contention for a place on the plane to North America, making his omission one of the most surprising decisions ahead of the tournament.

Chelsea’s teenage sensation Estevao will miss the 2026 World Cup, dealing a severe blow to Brazil's attacking depth.

Brazil will be without a heavyweight defensive anchor for the 2026 World Cup, as Real Madrid center-back Éder Militão has been ruled out of the tournament in North America.

Brazil will be without the services of Rodrygo for the 2026 World Cup, where the Seleção will look to conquer their historic sixth global title.

Christian Pulisic sparked injury concerns for the USMNT after being substituted at halftime, but manager Mauricio Pochettino quickly cleared the air to calm fans.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr are already shaping the next chapter of their story, with a reported retirement timeline and long-term executive plan beginning to surface behind the scenes.

In the friendly game between Argentina and Iceland, Lionel Messi had a warm reunion with Daniel Gudjohnsen.

In a very evenly contested match, Portugal managed to defeat Nigeria thanks to a brilliant goal from Francisco Conceição. With this victory, Cristiano Ronaldo’s team arrive unbeaten in their friendlies ahead of the 2026 World Cup, looking to be among the tournament’s main protagonists.

The veteran forward enjoyed one of his most successful seasons in Saudi Arabia, helping Al-Nassr reach new heights while adding yet another remarkable achievement to an already overflowing collection of honors.

The Portuguese superstar has been closely linked with Almeria's recent rise, and the Spanish club now finds itself on the verge of achieving something significant off the pitch after a dramatic night in the La Liga promotion playoffs.

Qatar and Switzerland are scheduled to meet in Matchday 1 of the FIFA World Cup group stage. Find out here how fans in the United States can watch all the action live and follow every moment of this highly anticipated showdown.

Portugal U20 will square off against Tunisia U23 in 2026 Maurice Revello tournament final match. Here’s everything you need to know about watching this matchup live in the United States.

USA will face off against Paraguay in Matchday 1 of the FIFA World Cup group stage. Here’s everything you need to know to watch this exciting clash live in the United States.

Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina will face against each other in the Matchday 1 of the FIFA World Cup group-stage. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the action live in the United States.

South Korea and Czechia will face each other in Matchday 1 of the FIFA World Cup group stage. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch this exciting clash live in the United States.

Telemundo announced a multiplatform coverage of the World Cup in Spanish.

Telemundo announced the inclusion of Valdano, Zamorano, Bedoya, Salcido, Lugano and Córdoba to its 2026 World Cup coverage team.

FOX announced their 2026 World Cup coverage with names like Ibrahimovic, Henry, Donovan, Schmeichel, Seedord, Chicharito and Lowe.

MLS 360 host Kevin Egan talks to World Soccer Talk about his journey from Dublin to the U.S., overcoming imposter syndrome at beIN SPORTS, and why leaving WWE for Apple TV resulted in his "dream job."

TelevisaUnivision's Olek Loewenstein explains the coverage revolution of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in partnership with DAZN.

Adrian Sousa of Rabona TV locks in his 2026 World Cup group stage predictions, going head-to-head against a data-driven supercomputer.

Dan Riccio and Blake Price host a complete Day 1 preview of the 2026 World Cup on The 90th Minute, breaking down key matchups and lineups.

Adrian Sousa of Rabona TV explores the history of Jordan’s national team as they prepare for a historic World Cup debut against Argentina.

Adrian Sousa of Rabona TV wraps up his Curiosities series by exploring the tragic past and triumphant World Cup debut of Uzbekistan.

Adrian Sousa of Rabona TV breaks down every team and group from A to F in this comprehensive 2026 World Cup preview.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played across 16 different venues spread throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off on June 11 with a new format featuring 48 teams divided into 12 groups.

The 2025/26 Champions League begins with American players spread across Europe’s elite clubs, chasing glory and shaping the future of U.S. soccer.

Discover the biggest wins and highest scoring matches in Champions League history, from record-breaking margins to thrilling comebacks.

A ranking of the Champions League all-time top scorers, from Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi to Lewandowski and Benzema. Stats updated before 2025/26.