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Christian Pulisic won’t captain USMNT at the World Cup as coach Mauricio Pochettino backs Tim Ream for the role

Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that Tim Ream, not Christian Pulisic, will serve as captain of the USMNT during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Which PSG Champions League winners will star at the 2026 World Cup?

The World Cup is about to see many of the Paris Saint-Germain players who won the Champions League over Arsenal.
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe on alert as PSG injury scare leaves Portugal and France sweating ahead of 2026 World Cup: What is Vitinha and Ousmane Dembele’s condition?

Vitinha and Ousmane Dembele were among the central figures, but the Champions League final also created concern far beyond club soccer. Thus, for Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal and Kylian Mbappe's France, the clash delivered mixed emotions.
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Christian Pulisic credits one brutal piece of Gregg Berhalter’s feedback that changed his career and shaped him into USMNT leader ahead of 2026 World Cup

Now preparing for another World Cup on home soil, the 27-year-old has opened up about a pivotal moment that helped alter the trajectory of his career and ultimately made him a stronger player.
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Spain face uncertainty as Nico Williams puts World Cup debut in doubt

The World Cup debut of Spain may be in doubt for Nico Williams as he deals with a groin injury.
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‘It’s on a silver platter’: Javier Aguirre believes Mexico will win 2026 World Cup on home soil

Javier Aguirre expressed absolute confidence ahead of the 2026 World Cup, stating that everything is lined up for Mexico to lift the trophy at home.
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Neymar will ‘clearly’ make it to the World Cup, says Brazil teammate Matheus Cunha

Matheus Cunha cleared up doubts surrounding Neymar’s availability for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Brazil.
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Cristiano Ronaldo still dominates at 41: Roberto Martinez reveals the key trait that keeps Portugal star performing at highest level as role model ahead of 2026 World Cup

According to Martinez, the reason behind Ronaldo’s enduring success goes far deeper than goals, trophies, or records.
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‘No one should doubt it’: Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2030 World Cup hopes boosted by Portugal coach Martinez

Roberto Martinez left the door open to the possibility of Cristiano Ronaldo playing for Portugal at the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
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‘Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t need a World Cup to be one of the best of all time,’ says Portugal teammate Diogo Dalot

Set to compete in his last World Cup, Portugal teammate Diogo Dalot claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't need to win the competition to be considered one of the best soccer players of all time.
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‘Pulisic’s going to score in the World Cup’: Coach Pochettino backs USMNT star amid scoring drought

While dealing with a 21-game scoring drought, USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino backed Christian Pulisic claiming that he's "going to score in the World Cup."
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‘I never said I wanted to play for Spain,’ says Belgium World Cup call-up Matías Fernández-Pardo

Matías Fernández-Pardo dismissed rumors that he wanted to play for Spain before World Cup call-up by Belgium.
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Lionel Messi set to break Diego Maradona’s Argentina World Cup captaincy record

Lionel Messi will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Argentina and surpass a record held by Diego Armando Maradona.
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Eight Argentina players ready for World Cup debut alongside Lionel Messi and Qatar 2022 champions

Lionel Messi will lead a revamped 26-man Argentina roster into the 2026 World Cup, featuring eight highly touted tournament debutants ready to step onto the grandest stage in international soccer.
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‘Tuchel told me I was close,’ Adam Wharton responds to World Cup omission by England’s manager

Adam Wharton was one of the polemic exclusion in Thomas Tuchel's World Cup list for England.