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Copa America 2024

/ 9 days ago

Report: Conmebol sold more tickets than seats for Miami final

On Sunday, fans barraged through the gates at Hard Rock Stadium to watch Argentina face Colombia. Videos and images surfaced of barricades falling at the entrances to the stadium concourse. Additionally, there were swaths of people waiting to get into the stadium as organizers locked entrances to maintain control. That did not stop people from […]

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/ 12 days ago

USMNT squad needs to take inspiration from 1994 legends

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is two summers away. Yet, the United States Men's National Team (USMNT) faces a significant challenge following its recent performance at the Copa América 2024, where the USMNT crashed out in the group stage. Despite obstacles like Tim Weah's misconduct or Gregg Berhalter's mismanagement, the team's resilience was not evident. […]

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/ 16 days ago

Gregg Berhalter fired as USMNT coach

Gregg Berhalter has been fired after a seven-year tenure as the head coach of the USMNT following a disastrous Copa America group stage exit. Berhalter, who led the USMNT to two Gold Cups and a Nations League, failed to beat a top-25-ranked team outside of CONCACAF. US Soccer is expected to name Berhalter's replacement ahead […]

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/ 17 days ago

Wales picks Bellamy over Henry as the team's next manager

Craig Bellamy has been officially named as the Wales national team head coach. The former star forward now replaces Rob Page at the helm. Page previously held the position for around three-and-a-half years. Nevertheless, Welsh soccer officials fired their manager following two disappointing showings in recent friendlies. Page could only manage a draw against Gibraltar […]

Copa America 2024

/ 25 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

/ 26 days ago

2026 World Cup woes? Vinicius joins Copa America pitch critics

Vinicius, the Real Madrid and Brazil winger, has voiced sharp criticism of the pitches and officiating at the Copa America. In fact, he directed his ire towards the tournament organizers, CONMEBOL. Following Brazil's 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Las Vegas, Vinicius did not hold back in expressing his dissatisfaction; especially with the conditions and officials' […]

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/ 43 days ago

2026 World Cup: Team base camps and host pathways unveiled

The 2026 World Cup is set to be a historic event, with an expanded scope and a detailed roadmap for participating teams and host nations. FIFA has recently released the first edition of the online Team Base Camp brochure. Thus, they have provided an initial glimpse into the potential training sites. They have also included […]

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/ 49 days ago

Will Messi play in 2026 World Cup? Argentina teammate reveals

It appears that we will be seeing more of Lionel Messi’s magic on the international stage. Defender Lisandro Martinez has emphasized that Argentina does not view the upcoming 2024 Copa America as Messi's last tournament. Martinez lauded Messi, affirming that the legendary forward remains the best player in the world. Despite the veteran’s comments about […]

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/ 86 days ago

Vancouver plans for huge payoff at World Cup despite rising costs

Vancouver now believes the price of hosting the 2026 World Cup games to be double what was previously expected. British Columbia officials claimed on Tuesday that costs could reach up to $422 million. This would be a massive difference from the initial plans. Previous estimates two years ago were only at around $189 million. The […]

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/ 102 days ago

World Cup 2026 turf is in hands of two American universities

The World Cup in 2026 has fielded ample debate on using turf or natural grass, with FIFA mandating the latter's use at the tournament. For many worldwide venues, having natural grass is not a challenge. Yet, each of the venues in the United States that is hosting games for the 2026 World Cup is an […]

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/ 102 days ago

World Cup 2026 turf is in hands of two American universities

The World Cup in 2026 has fielded ample debate on using turf or natural grass, with FIFA mandating the latter's use at the tournament. For many worldwide venues, having natural grass is not a challenge. Yet, each of the venues in the United States that is hosting games for the 2026 World Cup is an […]

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/ 108 days ago

Do England and Southgate put a premium on Premier League?

In the March 2024 international window, England called up a squad of 21 players hailing from the Premier League. The only two exceptions were Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid and Jordan Henderson, who recently returned to Europe with Ajax. In other words, the England squad for the Euros this summer will feature almost entirely from […]

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/ 108 days ago

Do England and Southgate put a premium on Premier League?

In the March 2024 international window, England called up a squad of 21 players hailing from the Premier League. The only two exceptions were Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid and Jordan Henderson, who recently returned to Europe with Ajax. In other words, the England squad for the Euros this summer will feature almost entirely from […]

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/ 114 days ago

Report says Estadio Azteca not ready for World Cup 2026

Canada, the US, and Mexico will host the 2026 World Cup, and the clock is ticking down the days before the big event. With 16 host cities spread throughout the three nations, this World Cup will be the first to include 48 teams. The two Canadian sites, located on opposite sides of the nation, are […]

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/ 114 days ago

Report says Estadio Azteca not ready for World Cup 2026

Canada, the US, and Mexico will host the 2026 World Cup, and the clock is ticking down the days before the big event. With 16 host cities spread throughout the three nations, this World Cup will be the first to include 48 teams. The two Canadian sites, located on opposite sides of the nation, are […]