Mauricio Pochettino’s appointment as the head coach of the United States men’s national soccer team marks a turning point in American soccer. With a clear-eyed vision, Pochettino emphasized the need for the men’s team to establish ambitions similar to those of their female counterparts, who boast an impressive record including four World Cup titles and
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Mauricio Pochettino’s appointment as the new manager of the United States men’s national team has sparked controversy and criticism within the American soccer community. Many are questioning the rationale behind hiring a foreign coach, especially one with a hefty salary of $6 million per year. The decision to overlook American coaching talent in favor of
Goalkeeper Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa, at 39 years old, is setting his sights on a historic achievement – being called up for a record sixth World Cup in 2026. This goal is unprecedented in the realm of male football players, making it a significant milestone if he were to achieve it. While the road ahead may
Harry Kane, the renowned England striker, recently expressed his belief that he is currently at his “physical and mental peak.” Kane, who is set to earn his 100th England cap, has been reflecting on his career and looking ahead to the future. Drawing inspiration from Cristiano Ronaldo, who at 39 years old scored his 901st
Real Madrid’s rising star, Rodrygo, recently highlighted the crucial role that Neymar plays in Brazil’s national team as they aim to secure their sixth World Cup victory in 2026. Speaking in an interview with ESPN Brasil, the 23-year-old emphasized the significance of having Neymar on the roster, referring to him as their star player and
Reflecting on England’s defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final, Harry Kane admitted that the loss still lingers and serves as motivation for the upcoming challenges. Despite reaching the final, Kane acknowledged that the team did not perform at their best in certain games throughout the tournament. However, he emphasized the importance of taking
Japan showcased an impressive attacking display in the third round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Coach Hajime Moriyasu introduced a new system, the 3-4-2-1 formation, which allowed the team to utilize their attacking talent effectively. The deployment of three central defenders and two central midfielders was conventional, but the inclusion
In a recent development, England’s seeding in the draw for World Cup qualifying has been virtually assured after a decision to combine UEFA Nations League (UNL) performance with FIFA World Ranking for the process. This decision was made to avoid a clash in the calendar for teams that reach the quarterfinals of the expanded UNL.
Qatar, as the reigning AFC Asian Cup champions, have continued their domination in the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With a strong performance in the second round, where they picked up five wins and a draw, Qatar secured their spot in the third round. Star striker Almoez Ali impressed with seven goals,
The Argentina national team recently made a plea to their fans to refrain from using offensive or discriminatory chants during their World Cup CONMEBOL qualifying match against Chile. The team expressed concerns over potential sanctions by FIFA if such chants were to occur, including a capacity reduction in their next home match. This call for