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Copa America 2024

/ 78 days ago

Top 3 candidates to replace USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter

Gregg Berhalter and the United States men's national team (USMNT) crashed out of the 2024 Copa America on Monday. Following the shocking loss against Panama last week, the United States needed a positive result against Uruguay. That did not materialize. Despite the promise of a "golden generation," the USMNT is out. It is an unmitigated […]

Copa America 2024

/ 79 days ago

Mexico crashes out of Copa America: 14 years of underachievement

If you stood on the far side of State Farm Stadium, close to the section of the arena vibrant with the green and red of Mexico's jerseys, you could mistake the 0-0 draw that eliminated them from the Copa America group stage for a funeral. A morbid silence washed over the 63,000-strong supporters' section. They […]

Copa America 2024

/ 79 days ago

Copa America issues reveal US is not ready for World Cup 2026

In many ways, Copa America is an unofficial dry-run in preparation for World Cup 2026. But the CONMEBOL tournament has already exposed several issues in the United States that need to be addressed by FIFA before the World Cup kicks off in 2026. It's important to mention that the 2024 Copa America, hosted in the […]

Copa America 2024

/ 82 days ago

Gregg Berhalter's time is up as coach

Gregg Berhalter has broken the US Men's National Team (USMNT). If there was any doubt before, it should all be gone now. Following the 2-1 loss to Panama in the Copa America, it's clear that Berhalter's time is up as coach of the national team. A crowd of 59,145 was on hand Thursday night at […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 83 days ago

Southgate's England failing wildly to live up to hype

Qualifying top of the group, avoiding the more difficult side of the draw and only conceding one goal in three games. You’d be forgiven for thinking that things must be looking good for England and their manager Gareth Southgate at Euro 2024. But you’d be wrong, very wrong. Having come into the European Championships as […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 83 days ago

Euro 2024 has formatting issues despite early successes

Euro 2024 has been an overwhelming success so far. Group stages at tournaments, especially those featuring at least 24 teams, can be quite predictable. After all, the top teams typically breeze through the smaller sides on their way to the knockout round. This current competition, however, has been filled with stellar goals and dramatic moments. […]

TV

/ 84 days ago

The moment Alexi Lalas lost all credibility as a soccer analyst

Alexi Lalas has been a controversial figure as an analyst for FOX Sports and its coverage of major international soccer tournaments. The two-time World Cup player for the USMNT is arguably the most recognizable face among American soccer analysts, and that is what he wants. His loud style embodies the American patriotism that the country […]

News

/ 86 days ago

If Birmingham-Wrexham played in USA, what would it look like?

For the 2024/25 League One campaign, Birmingham City FC has requested to play newly promoted Wrexham in the United States. Both sides have American, or at least North American, ownership groups. Wrexham has become one of the most popular teams in the United States despite playing the last 19 seasons beneath the third tier of […]

Copa America 2024

/ 86 days ago

Copa America faces uphill battle in comparisons to Euro 2024

The simultaneous editions of the Copa America and Euro 2024 have put the competitions on a side-by-side display. The European Championship had the jump, as it kicked off one week before the Copa America. With five days gone in the Copa America, the tournament consisting of 16 teams from North and South America has been […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 86 days ago

Has Italy done enough to show it is a Euro 2024 contender?

Italy and Croatia face off in matchday three at Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany. Both are in the running to advance from Group B alongside Spain, as the Spaniards knocked off both sides in group play. Italy's 1-0 loss at the hands of Spain happened at the same time as Croatia's 2-2 draw with […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 87 days ago

Euro 2024 power rankings: Spain, Germany up top

We're already more than a week into the competition, so now is an ideal time to share our Euro 2024 power rankings ahead of the final games. 24: Poland They're the first team to suffer elimination from the group stage, and for good reason. The team looked dull in both of their games despite taking […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 89 days ago

Portugal defeats Czechia despite Martinez's uninspired tactics

Portugal's thrilling, stomach-turning, come-from-behind victory against Czechia felt more like a loss for Roberto Martinez and Portugal. Sure, Portugal took home all three points against one of the tournament's trickier teams. And yes, they did show incredible resolve to claw back from a one-goal deficit against a frustrating low block. They bombarded Czechia with several […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 91 days ago

The England line-up to deliver Euros glory

In tournament football, nothing is as important as the result. So, in opening their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Serbia at the Euros, it should have been a job well done for England. But it was the nature of their display after taking the lead that invited fresh criticism for Gareth Southgate and his […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 91 days ago

Arda Guler emerges as the breakout star of Euro 2024

Turkish teenage sensation Arda Guler announced himself to the world Tuesday in Germany. The attacking midfielder helped guide Turkey to a massive win against Georgia in a Group F match in Euro 2024. The Crescent-Stars topped their opponents by a score of 3-1, with the eventual winning goal coming from Guler. Not only did the […]

Copa America 2024

/ 93 days ago

Everything you need to know about Copa America 2024

The 2024 Copa America brings several changes to a tournament over one century old, and World Soccer Talk has you covered with all the necessary information. For the second time, the Copa America is happening outside South America. The United States, which hosted the competition in 2016, returns with hosting duties for the second time. […]