Francisco Quatrin

Mauricio Pochettino may have reached his lowest point as head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team. After suffering a crushing 4-0 loss to Switzerland in Nashville, fans and analysts alike are raising serious concerns — especially with the 2026 FIFA World Cup just one year away.

Vinícius Júnior’s goal secured Brazil’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the celebration was clouded by concern. The Real Madrid star ended the match with what appeared to be an injury, just a week before the Club World Cup.

South America’s CONMEBOL region still has three direct spots and one playoff spot up for grabs. Argentina, Brazil, and Ecuador have already qualified, and the final two matchdays in September will decide the rest.

During Argentina’s 1-1 draw with Colombia, Lionel Messi and James Rodríguez had a heated exchange after Enzo Fernández was sent off.

With the win, Brazil becomes the second South American nation, after Argentina, to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Still with two games left in the qualifiers—against Chile and Bolivia—Ancelotti’s squad can now begin preparations with less pressure.

The Pochettino era was supposed to fix the damage left behind by Berhalter and elevate the USMNT to a new level of respect in international soccer. Instead, the problems have multiplied. In a disastrous night in Nashville, the United States collapsed against Switzerland, conceding four first-half goals in what many now call the lowest point of this cycle.

Argentina, playing with ten men after Enzo Fernández’s red card, leveled the match thanks to a brilliant strike from Thiago Almada.

Brazil moved one step closer to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a crucial goal from Vinícius Júnior—the first of the Carlo Ancelotti era.

Ecuador, Paraguay, and Brazil could all book their spots for the 2026 World Cup tonight, depending on how other results unfold. With Argentina already qualified, only five direct spots and one playoff spot remain in the CONMEBOL qualifiers, making every point crucial moving forward.

He’s already won LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, and the UEFA Euro with Spain—scoring the goal of the tournament along the way. In 2024, he made history as the youngest-ever Ballon d’Or nominee, and his freshly signed contract with Barcelona, extending to 2031, is reportedly worth $21 million per year.

Brazil and Paraguay will clash this Tuesday in São Paulo for Matchday 16 of the South American Qualifiers. Brazil is still searching for its rhythm under new head coach Carlo Ancelotti, while Paraguay arrives with momentum under Gustavo Alfaro.

Argentina and Colombia will square off this Tuesday, June 10, in one of the most exciting matchups of the CONMEBOL qualifiers. The game will be played at Buenos Aires' iconic Estadio Monumental, kicking off at 8PM ET.

The U.S. Men’s National Team looks to rebound after a 2-1 loss to Turkey. With the 2025 Gold Cup quickly approaching, Tuesday’s friendly in Nashville offers Mauricio Pochettino’s squad a final tune-up to address defensive issues and refine their tactical setup.

Tension is rising around Christian Pulisic’s absence from the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup roster. The AC Milan star opted out of the tournament citing fatigue after a long European season. While Mauricio Pochettino respected his decision, some former players, including Landon Donovan, weren’t as understanding.

Pep Guardiola isn’t ruling out coaching a national team. After a demanding season with Manchester City, the Spanish manager said he’d love to take part in a World Cup, European Championship, or Copa América someday.