Same Old Story: US Men's Soccer Team Has Been Stagnant for Quarter Century

For all the growth in American soccer over the past quarter-century, the U.S. men's national team remains stagnant. Christian ...
The New York Times

The World Cup will be missed in Canada. No one should doubt this country’s interest in soccer

Canada fans show their support during the World Cup group game against Qatar in Vancouver Emilee Chinn/Getty Images VANCOUVER – Murat Yakin had just seen his Switzerland side qualify for the World Cup ...
FIFA

How Canada, Mexico and USA fared and what's next

With Canada, Mexico and USA all now exited from the World Cup, we look back on what they accomplished and what their next steps might be.
FIFA

A closer look at the eight quarter-finalists

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, FIFA picks out the key statistics regarding the teams still in contention in North America.
The New York Times

USMNT relentless vs. Paraguay to win World Cup opener: Balogun stars; did Pulisic get hurt?

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The United States got its 2026 World Cup off to a thundering, near-flawless start with a 4-1 win over Paraguay in its opener Friday at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles. After eight ...
Times Union

Stoppage time explained: Here's why World Cup soccer games almost never end at 90 minutes

Kylian Mbappe of France argues a call with referee Szymon Marciniak during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, ...