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  • 59 days to the World Cup: The red card that left David Beckham 'broken'
  • 59 days to the World Cup: The red card that left David Beckham 'broken'

    A "stupid mistake" in the 1998 World Cup led to the young England star receiving a flood of abuse that lasted years...
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000
  • USMNT World Cup roster watch: Tyler Adams returns as Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi stay hot
  • USMNT World Cup roster watch: Tyler Adams returns as Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi stay hot

    The USMNT player pool had a mixed weekend of fortunes, highlighted by the return of key midfielders Tyler Adams and Johnny Cardoso from injury...
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:42 +0000
  • 60 days to the World Cup: Senegal stuns the reigning champions in 2002
  • 60 days to the World Cup: Senegal stuns the reigning champions in 2002

    France's disastrous 2002 World Cup began with a shock defeat to debutants Senegal...
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000
  • 2026 World Cup countdown: 100 days of facts, stats and stories
  • 2026 World Cup countdown: 100 days of facts, stats and stories

    Yahoo Sports is counting the days until kickoff with a daily post about the biggest sporting event on the planet: the numbers, the moments, the absurd scale of it all...
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:00:35 +0000
  • 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule: Qualified teams, groups, match dates, fixtures, how to watch
  • 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule: Qualified teams, groups, match dates, fixtures, how to watch

    The World Cup qualifying playoffs are over and we now know the full 48-team field for this summer's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico...
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:07:24 +0000
  • 61 days to the World Cup: The goal that turned Robin van Persie into the 'Flying Dutchman'
  • 61 days to the World Cup: The goal that turned Robin van Persie into the 'Flying Dutchman'

    The downfall of reigning champion Spain in 2014 began with van Persie's header...
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000
  • 62 days to the World Cup: When Ray Houghton made Irish eyes smile
  • 62 days to the World Cup: When Ray Houghton made Irish eyes smile

    Ireland was able to exact revenge on Italy in 1994, four years after being knocked out by the Azzurri...
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000
  • Olise Chasing Messi’s Record, FIFA World Cup Ticket Chaos, & USMNT Rocked by Agyemang Injury
  • Olise Chasing Messi’s Record, FIFA World Cup Ticket Chaos, & USMNT Rocked by Agyemang Injury

    Michael Olise is putting up numbers that have fans whispering “Messi,” but is he actually the best winger in the world right now? We break down his historic assist pace, PSG’s dominance over Liverpool, and why Arne Slot is catching heat for a shaky season. Then, we dive into the growing World Cup ticket controversy, where fans are realizing they may not be getting what they paid for as FIFA quietly shifts seat categories. Finally, the USMNT takes a massive hit with Patrick Agyemang’s Achilles injury—so who steps up, and what does this mean for the World Cup?..
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:11:12 +0000
  • 63 days to the World Cup: Dennis Bergkamp's iconic goal sends Argentina packing
  • 63 days to the World Cup: Dennis Bergkamp's iconic goal sends Argentina packing

    The Dutch great helped his side reach the 1998 semifinals with a late wonderstrike...
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000
  • 64 days to the World Cup: Bosnia and Herzegovina's hero is a 21-year-old from Wisconsin

    Esmir Bajraktarević, who was born and raised in the U.S., hit the game-winning penalty kick to help Bosnia defeat Italy and head to the 2026 World Cup...
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000
  • Ultimate 2026 World Cup betting preview: Odds, best bets for every group, Golden Boot and winner
  • Ultimate 2026 World Cup betting preview: Odds, best bets for every group, Golden Boot and winner

    Paul Carr gives an extensive 2026 World Cup preview, including his best bets for every group...
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:50:49 +0000
  • USMNT's Patrick Agyemang suffers serious Achilles injury, will miss World Cup
  • USMNT's Patrick Agyemang suffers serious Achilles injury, will miss World Cup

    The 6-foot-4 forward will undergo further evaluation and remain sidelined indefinitely...
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:14:16 +0000
  • USMNT update: Weston McKennie scores for Juventus
  • USMNT update: Weston McKennie scores for Juventus

    On a day marred by Patrick Agyemang's injury at Derby County, Mauricio Pochettino and the U.S. national team received some better news Monday...
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:33:24 +0000
  • NYCFC CEO Brad Sims on Building a Stadium, Fixing MLS Rules & The League’s Future Growth
  • NYCFC CEO Brad Sims on Building a Stadium, Fixing MLS Rules & The League’s Future Growth

    The Cooligans sit down with NYCFC CEO Brad Sims for a deep dive into the inner workings of MLS, from the decade-long journey to build a stadium in New York City to the league’s biggest challenges in attracting casual fans. Sims offers rare insight into why MLS may need to rethink its rules and structure to grow its audience, and shares his vision for what the future of the league could look like as it continues to evolve on and off the pitch...
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:06:08 +0000
  • USMNT's Patrick Agyemang exits Derby match with apparent Achilles issue, World Cup bid in doubt
  • USMNT's Patrick Agyemang exits Derby match with apparent Achilles issue, World Cup bid in doubt

    A contender for a World Cup roster slot, the 25-year-old was playing in his second match since returning from international duty when he suffered what is feared to be an Achilles' tendon injury...
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:33:44 +0000
  • 66 days to the World Cup: Saeed Al-Owairan gifted Rolls-Royce after scoring to advance Saudi Arabia
  • 66 days to the World Cup: Saeed Al-Owairan gifted Rolls-Royce after scoring to advance Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia made a good impression at their first World Cup in 1994...
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000
  • USMNT roundup: Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup selection process about to hit the home stretch
  • USMNT roundup: Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup selection process about to hit the home stretch

    Without additional opportunity for camp evaluations, the 54-year-old Argentine will appraise player performances with the national team and watch the closing stretch of club seasons...
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:36:50 +0000
  • 67 days to the World Cup: James Rodríguez and the tournament's only Puskás Award winner
  • 67 days to the World Cup: James Rodríguez and the tournament's only Puskás Award winner

    Colombia's No. 10 had a tournament to remember in 2014...
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000
  • Toronto FC complete wild 3-2 comeback vs. Colorado Rapids behind Josh Sargent's 1st MLS goal, atrocious Zack Steffen own goal

    Between 3 red cards and 5 second-half goals, this game had a little bit of everything...
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:58:31 +0000
  • 68 days to the World Cup: The youngest players to find the back of the net
  • 68 days to the World Cup: The youngest players to find the back of the net

    68 years later, Pelé still reigns as the youngest player to score a goal in a World Cup...
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000
  • 69 days to the World Cup: The former poker pro who leads Bosnia-Herzegovina
  • 69 days to the World Cup: The former poker pro who leads Bosnia-Herzegovina

    Sergej Barbarez had success at the poker table before managing his country to the World Cup...
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000
  • Can USMNT Trust Pulisic? Answering USMNT Fan Questions & Italy Misses World Cup Again
  • Can USMNT Trust Pulisic? Answering USMNT Fan Questions & Italy Misses World Cup Again

    The Cooligans break down growing concerns around Christian Pulisic’s form for both club and country and ask the big question: can the USMNT rely on him at the World Cup? The guys also team up with Meta to answer fan questions straight from Threads, diving into the biggest debates surrounding the U.S. squad. Plus, they react to the drama of World Cup qualifying playoffs—from Italy’s shocking failure to qualify again to feel-good stories from Iraq, Congo, and Sweden, and why the expanded tournament might actually be a win...
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:44:37 +0000
  • 70 days to the World Cup: Sweden sneaks into 2026 tournament without a qualifying win
  • 70 days to the World Cup: Sweden sneaks into 2026 tournament without a qualifying win

    Sweden can thank its success in Nations League for helping grab a spot in the 2026 World Cup...
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000
  • FIFA experiences lengthy wait times, misdirected links during World Cup ticket sales

    FIFA faced technical issues during the rollout of World Cup ticket sales on Wednesday...
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:51:12 +0000
  • USMNT winners and losers: Christian Pulisic's slump deepens in friendlies filled with more misses than hits
  • USMNT winners and losers: Christian Pulisic's slump deepens in friendlies filled with more misses than hits

    The USMNT's inadequacies remain unresolved and the outlook no clearer than it was before camp, but, hey, how about that saxophonist?..
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:00:22 +0000
  • 71 days to the World Cup: No one has played in more World Cup games than Lionel Messi
  • 71 days to the World Cup: No one has played in more World Cup games than Lionel Messi

    Messi, one of few players to compete in five World Cups, is leading the way in all-time tournament appearances — with the potential to add even more this summer...
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000
  • USMNT Fall 2-0 to Portugal: Panic Time? Pulisic Concerns, Pochettino Graded & World Cup Outlook
  • USMNT Fall 2-0 to Portugal: Panic Time? Pulisic Concerns, Pochettino Graded & World Cup Outlook

    The Cooligans go live to react to the USMNT’s 2-0 loss to Portugal, breaking down what went wrong and whether it’s time to start worrying ahead of the World Cup. Bruno Fernandes shines as Player of the Game, while concerns grow around Christian Pulisic’s form. The guys also grade Mauricio Pochettino’s March window, preview the U.S. World Cup group, predict the starting XI, and react to fan takes from social media...
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:20:26 +0000
  • 2026 World Cup playoffs explained: 6 spots up for grabs, teams involved and how to watch
  • 2026 World Cup playoffs explained: 6 spots up for grabs, teams involved and how to watch

    Six nations will join the 48-team World Cup field via this month's playoffs...
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:00:04 +0000
  • Where to watch Egypt vs. Spain: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Tuesday, March 31

    Spain is among the favored teams to win the 2026 World Cup...
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:39:59 +0000
  • Where to watch Japan vs. England: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Tuesday, March 31

    England is looking for another tune-up ahead of the World Cup...
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:28:11 +0000
  • Where to watch Italy vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Tuesday, March 31

    The Azzurri failed to qualify for both the 2018 and 2022 World Cups...
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:18:26 +0000
  • 72 days to the World Cup: Hakan Şükür wastes little time scoring against South Korea
  • 72 days to the World Cup: Hakan Şükür wastes little time scoring against South Korea

    The Türkiye striker didn't wait long to open the scoring in the 2002 third-place match...
Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
  • Mauricio Pochettino balances open future with fierce demand for aggression from USMNT after Belgium smackdown
  • Mauricio Pochettino balances open future with fierce demand for aggression from USMNT after Belgium smackdown

    On Monday, Pochettino reflected on the USMNT's glaring deficiencies and addressed the rumors about his future, leaving open the possibility of staying past the World Cup...
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:54:36 +0000
  • U.S. Soccer gets a $228 million national home of its own with new training center in rural Georgia
  • U.S. Soccer gets a $228 million national home of its own with new training center in rural Georgia

    The Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center spans 200 acres in Fayette County, Georgia, and is the first permanent home for all 27 U.S. national teams...
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:53:44 +0000
  • 73 days to the World Cup: Bebeto marks son's birth with iconic goal celebration
  • 73 days to the World Cup: Bebeto marks son's birth with iconic goal celebration

    A legendary goal celebration was born during Brazil's run to a World Cup title...
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
  • 74 days to the World Cup: The countries that made it the furthest in their World Cup debut
  • 74 days to the World Cup: The countries that made it the furthest in their World Cup debut

    The four new teams in the 2026 World Cup field will join a long history of debutants — including two that went surprisingly far into the tournament...
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
  • USMNT 'shocked' by jersey clash in loss to Belgium: 'It was almost like a 50-50 thing'

    With alternate jerseys reportedly unavailable, the U.S. and Belgium had to weather through a game with two very similar light-colored kits that were approved well ahead of time...
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:42:33 +0000
  • USL goalkeeper sent off for throwing extra ball onto field after failed stoppage time equalizer

    With his team down one, Oakland Roots keeper Raphael Spiegel tried to waste time in an unusual way — and was quickly given a red card as a result...
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:36:44 +0000
  • USMNT's thrashing by Belgium serves as reality check — 'To feel the pain sometimes is good'
  • USMNT's thrashing by Belgium serves as reality check — 'To feel the pain sometimes is good'

    The 15th-ranked Americans learned that, when they are not engaged and focused every moment against a superior side, they become vulnerable to such painful outcomes...
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:11:04 +0000
  • USMNT Crushed 5-2 by Belgium! Marcelo Balboa Reacts, Mauricio Pochettino Questioned & Portugal Preview
  • USMNT Crushed 5-2 by Belgium! Marcelo Balboa Reacts, Mauricio Pochettino Questioned & Portugal Preview

    In this live episode, The Cooligans react to the USMNT’s brutal 5-2 loss to Belgium, questioning whether it’s a necessary wake-up call or a glaring reality check under Mauricio Pochettino. U.S. legend Marcelo Balboa joins to break down what went wrong and what must improve fast. The guys also highlight Dodi Lukebakio’s standout performance, grade Pochettino’s decisions, react to fan outrage, and look ahead to a crucial matchup against Portugal...
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:47:02 +0000
  • 75 days to the World Cup: When Diana Ross missed a penalty kick at Soldier Field
  • 75 days to the World Cup: When Diana Ross missed a penalty kick at Soldier Field

    The 1994 World Cup opening ceremony was a star-studded affair...
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
  • USMNT forced to adjust as key defensive injuries open door for experimentation vs. Belgium, Portugal
  • USMNT forced to adjust as key defensive injuries open door for experimentation vs. Belgium, Portugal

    Heading into massive tests against Belgium on Saturday and Portugal on Tuesday, injuries to two USMNT regulars are complicating Mauricio Pochettino's plans and opening opportunities for experimentation...
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:07:00 +0000
  • 76 days to the World Cup: The headbutt that went down in history
  • 76 days to the World Cup: The headbutt that went down in history

    French legend Zinedine Zidane picked up one of the most notorious red cards of all time during the 2006 World Cup final against Italy...
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
  • Lionel Messi still undecided on whether he'll participate in 2026 World Cup as Argentina looks to defend title
  • Lionel Messi still undecided on whether he'll participate in 2026 World Cup as Argentina looks to defend title

    Lionel Messi is expected to take part in two international friendlies with Argentina ahead of the 2026 World Cup...
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:30:48 +0000
  • Who are the key characters that will define the 2026 MLB season?
  • Who are the key characters that will define the 2026 MLB season?

    In today's edition: The key characters entering the MLB season, Sweet 16 recap, Opening Day in photos, Weekend Watchlist, NBA expansion mock draft, and more...
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:36:12 +0000
  • From bench-warming to USMNT camp, Gio Reyna races against time to secure a World Cup roster spot
  • From bench-warming to USMNT camp, Gio Reyna races against time to secure a World Cup roster spot

    Once full of promise in Germany, Reyna has failed to break through in his first season at Mönchengladbach after fading from prominence at Borussia Dortmund...
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:42:46 +0000
  • 77 days to the World Cup: Gabriel Batistuta and the magic of June 21
  • 77 days to the World Cup: Gabriel Batistuta and the magic of June 21

    The Argentine star enjoyed playing in the World Cup on one specific day in June...
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
  • Why Mauricio Pochettino wants the USMNT's 'right 26 — not the best' for the World Cup
  • Why Mauricio Pochettino wants the USMNT's 'right 26 — not the best' for the World Cup

    In the two months before he finalizes his U.S. World Cup roster, Mauricio Pochettino will weigh factors that go beyond soccer ability...
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:08:42 +0000
  • 78 days to the World Cup: When Cameroon's Roger Milla proved that age is nothing but a number
  • 78 days to the World Cup: When Cameroon's Roger Milla proved that age is nothing but a number

    The Cameroonian star didn't let old age stop him from being a factor at the World Cup...
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000
  • USMNT's European edge: The stunning rise of Alex Freeman and Patrick Agyemang from MLS to final World Cup camp
  • USMNT's European edge: The stunning rise of Alex Freeman and Patrick Agyemang from MLS to final World Cup camp

    Alex Freeman and Patrick Agyemang have completed an incalculable rapid ascent from MLS to European clubs, placing them in serious contention for a spot on Mauricio Pochettino's final World Cup roster...
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:52:26 +0000

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