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Pat Nevin reacts to Scotland's defeat as Tim Vickery assesses Brazil.
The Guardian FootballSpaceship stadiums and Ronaldo-mania: Guardian writers’ first impressions of the World Cup
Tournament has completed its first week and while the logistics have sometimes been challenging, the people and the football have been good It was quite a contrast touching down in sleepy Kansas City hours after having witnessed the bedlam on the streets of New York when the Knicks won the NBA Finals and Brazil drew with Morocco . But this is a World Cup full of contrasts, from Fifa’s never-ending quest to make a quick buck ($5 a pop for a bottle of water in the media centre) to the warmth shown by locals I’ve encountered in the Big Apple, Kansas City and Dallas. Then there’s the football. It’s been hard to keep up with the volume of matches, but the opening round served up some classics, with DR Congo’s draw against Portugal on the same day as England beat Croatia capping a thrilling first week of action. Let’s hope it continues. Ed Aarons It took nearly the full opening round, but a US scene that is usually focused on other sports has fully turned its eyes to socc– sorry, I mean football, forgot to code-switch. Fitting, actually, because at times this state of affairs has been awkward, like when the standard “loud men yelling” sports talk shows are forced to reckon with international football being the No 1 talking point and employing nobody that knows the scene. But these are growing pains. The sport is on at bars and delis, it is being discussed at school pickups and on the rides home. It’s beautiful and exactly what so many of us here in the States have been fighting for. Alexander Abnos Continue reading...
ESPNGarber: Vancouver needs new stadium to keep team
MLS Commissioner Don Garber stated on Friday in Seattle, before attending the USMNT World Cup win against Australia, that the Whitecaps must secure a new stadium deal to remain in Vancouver.
ESPNMatheus Cunha's first-half brace gives Brazil win ...
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BBC SportWorld Cup still waits for real Brazil to show up
While rivals Argentina and France have impressed in the United States, Brazil have struggled to hit top form - despite a 3-0 win over minnows Haiti.
BBC SportAlmiron first player sent off for covering mouth
Paraguay's Miguel Almiron is the first player to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent - doing so during the World Cup match against Turkey.
ESPNNo Pulisic? No problem: Freeman, Adams lead the wa...
Strong performances from Tyler Adams and Malik Tillman earned high ratings, but it was Alex Freeman who stood out.
The Guardian FootballI don’t like the World Cup hydration breaks but trust me – they help the coaches | Emma Hayes
Nobody wants more stoppages in the game but it allows us, whether on TV or the touchline, to analyse what we see In the NFL or NBA, a head coach can sometimes affect momentum in the game during a timeout. Even as a head coach in American football you get three timeouts per half. In most cases in soccer, players have to problem-solve and think on their feet. I’m not a fan of the hydration breaks that have been introduced at this World Cup, but they’re here for now and it is fascinating from a coaching perspective because the momentum has swung straight after several hydration breaks. That could suggest coach involvement has helped teams to tweak things. Continue reading...
ESPNU.S. sees off Australia, advances to WC knockouts
The U.S. shook off the absence of Christian Pulisic to beat Australia 2-0 in Seattle on Friday and clinch a spot in the World Cup knockout rounds.
The Guardian FootballSocceroos aggrieved by referee’s ‘stinker’ in World Cup defeat to USA
German official Felix Zwayer faces criticism for perceived injustices Tony Popovic encouraged by much improved second-half performance Referee Felix Zwayer has come in for criticism from the Socceroos, who labelled the German’s performance a “stinker” after what they believed was a series of injustices in their 2-0 defeat to the USA in the World Cup match in Seattle. The co-hosts’ second goal was awarded by the video referee, and it was contentious given what appeared to be an offside player in the proximity of goalkeeper Patrick Beach when he tried to recover from a misdirected shot. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballTurkey v Paraguay: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 8pm local/1pm AEST/4am BST/11pm EDT ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Sam A surprise start for attacker Isidro Pitta , who was so certain he wouldn’t be called up to Paraguay’s squad for the World Cup that he had already booked a holiday to Spain with his family during the tournament. Nicknamed ‘Viking’ due to his long hair and big ginger beard, he’s found form at Red Bull Bragantino and is described as “a fighter, a tireless worker and a constant nuisance for opposition defences” in the Guardian’s World Cup player guide. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballUS players agree with Zlatan Ibrahimovic that World Cup title is possible: ‘That’s our mindset’
US qualify for knockout stage after victory over Australia Former Sweden striker says Americans are contenders US men’s team’s last semi-final came in 1930 After two wins in two to start the World Cup, the US have gained a high-profile supporter: Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Asked on Fox’s postgame broadcast whether he thinks the co-hosts can win the World Cup, the Swede offered a simple answer : “Yes.” Asked about Ibrahimovic’s comments after Friday’s 2-0 win over Australia , US players were uniform in their response: Sure, why not? Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballSocceroos captain Harry Souttar reflects on Australia's 2-0 loss to the US – video
Socceroos captain Harry Souttar tells media the team is now looking ahead to their final group stage game against Paraguay on Friday, following Saturday's 2-0 loss to the US. ‘We can be disappointed today, but tomorrow morning full focus has got to be on winning that last game’ Socceroos crash back to earth after being humbled by superior USA Continue reading...
BBC SportThe Super Bowl winner's son stepping into spotlight with USA
Alex Freeman is stepping out of the shadows of his Super Bowl-winning father to forge his own path in football.
BBC SportUSA qualify for last 32 after comfortable win over Australia
The United States take a huge step towards winning their World Cup group beating Australia 2-0 with a dominant, high-energy performance in front of a boisterous sellout crowd in Seattle.
The Guardian FootballUSA surge into World Cup knockout stage after dominant victory over Socceroos
Whatever the result, soccer was always going to win. But on a hot and bright Friday afternoon in the pacific north-west, the word had an American accent. The United States’ 2-0 World Cup win over Australia was a rare meeting between sides that could agree not just on terminology, but on the weighty significance of a good result. Both seemingly play every men’s World Cup with the weight of the future of the sport on their shoulders, both facing intense competition from other sports for the country’s hearts and minds. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballLife in Hollywood bubble plays second fiddle to US need for World Cup success | Max Rushden
Working at a tournament brings its own demands but nothing like the pressure on home players for a good showing Greetings from Los Angeles – from your own podcasting correspondent. England aside, it’s been 20 years since I was in the host country for a major tournament. Professional commitments make this a marginally different experience from driving around Germany with Ian, Matt and Oli in 2006 just wondering when the next stein was going to be thrust into my hands – dancing with Trinidad and Tobago fans, feeling lucky to miss out on Brazil v Australia tickets because my hangover was too much for the sun. The question you are asked most by people back home is along the lines of: “Is there World Cup fever in the States?” I am reminded of a local TV crew who walked around central Cambridge on the eve of our FA Cup quarter-final with Crystal Palace in 1990 asking people how they felt about the game, and being rewarded with lots of nice middle-class people who didn’t even know there was a football team in Cambridge. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup 2026: Scotland fans take over Boston; Pochettino looking for spies; Koné injury – live
⚽ All the latest news from day eight of the tournament ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail us Let’s begin our look at what will happen later today. First up is USA v Australia in Seattle at 8pm BST/12pm local time. Continue reading...