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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

England has a long history of tournament misery with some notorious exits. Since their sole victory at the 1966 World Cup, theirs has been a far different story. Near misses, key injuries and notable penalty defeats are too familiar a story for Three Lions supporters. It is partly why, despite having a wealth of talent […]

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal's star player, is writhing on the ground, gripping his left knee. A French crowd of 76,000 looks stunned as he limps off the field, returns with his knee wrapped, but signals for a sub. Ronaldo, arguably the best soccer player of all time, will have to leave the biggest game of his […]

Euro 2024 in Germany is upon us, and there is an air of optimism and excitement surrounding the Croatia national team. Croatia has exhibited international success of late. Most recently, it was a third-place finish at the World Cup in Qatar. The quest for European success starts with the side's opening match on Saturday against […]

When Germany hosts the European Championship in 2024, the tournament atmosphere may sap away a true home advantage. With millions of immigrants from across Europe now calling Germany home, the stands will be filled with passionate fans cheering on their home countries despite the games taking place on German soil. Germany is home to a […]

Luciano Spalletti has high expectations for Italy at Euro 2024. That promises to be a thrilling spectacle, primarily because most of the squad is experiencing their first time playing together. While this unique situation poses some challenges with finding cohesion on the field, it also presents an exciting advantage of unpredictability that could work in […]

Jesse Marsch and Gregg Berhalter traded discourse recently as the two American coaches vied for the USMNT job. Gregg Berhalter eventually won that post back with a contract that runs through the 2026 World Cup. Marsch admitted he was not happy with the way the process went regarding his chances. However, he landed a spot […]