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A giant soccer ball adorns the Space Needle’s roof as Seattle joins the global celebration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with matches, watch parties and a renamed stadium on the horizon.
Wisconsin’s upcoming roster will feature five players from Australia and New Zealand, highlighted by NBL guard Jackson Ball, who impressed at the Adidas Eurocamp in Italy.
The United States edged France 18‑16 in the quarterfinal round, moving into the semifinals where they will meet Azerbaijan. The Netherlands will face Australia in the other semifinal, with the winners contesting the gold medal.
A packed schedule of exhibition games on June 6 and beyond offers a preview of the teams, venues and storylines that will define the first World Cup co‑hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Calgary-born forward Courtney Kollman, a 2018 Canadian World Junior bronze medallist, discusses her two seasons in Spain and Switzerland, the lifestyle differences she experienced, and her upcoming decisions about playing in Australia or returning to Europe.
The University of Washington men’s basketball program is reshaping after key departures, with a mix of new talent and unanswered questions as the new season approaches.
Miles Robinson prepares for his first World Cup, highlighting how the 2026 edition’s scale and global reach can foster unity through soccer.
Betting analyst Martin Green predicts Mexico can reach the Round of 16 at +125 odds as the 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams.
Despite historical prejudice and competition from rugby and Australian‑rules football, soccer has grown through migrant communities, with the Socceroos and Matildas forging a new identity on the world stage.
The U.S. men's national team will step onto the 2026 World Cup stage wearing a fresh set of patriotic jerseys that blend tradition with a new visual identity. Veteran forward Christian Pulisic will again wear the No. 10 shirt, a number he inherited in 2016 and that was famously sported by Landon Donovan. Midfielder Weston McKennie continues to sport No. 8, a digit he has carried since the 2018–19 season after it belonged to Clint Dempsey. Goalkeeper Matt Turner retains the iconic No. 1 jersey, a number he has worn consistently since the 2020–21 campaign. Group D of the tournament draws the United States against Paraguay, Australia and Türkiye. The fixtures are set for June 12 against Paraguay, June 19 versus Australia and June 25 against Türkiye, offering a balanced mix of opponents that could shape the team's progression. Before the World Cup, the U.S. will meet Germany in a high‑profile friendly in Chicago. The match serves as a final rehearsal, allowing the coaching staff to fine‑tune tactics and build momentum ahead of the group stage. The squad's lofty ambition is to break past the quarterfinal barrier that has defined recent U.S. campaigns. While the path is competitive, the combination of home‑crowd energy, familiar jersey designs and a schedule that includes a winnable group stage fuels optimism for a deeper run, potentially even a semifinal appearance.
Kevin Magnussen will step into the NASCAR Cup Series for the first time at the inaugural San Diego weekend on June 21, driving the No. 91 Qualcomm Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing as part of the team’s PROJECT91 program.
Recovering from a season‑ending Achilles tear, George Kittle aims to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, a development that could make him a high‑value late‑round pick in fantasy football.
An investigation reveals how former Chelsea midfielder Ulises Davila and his associates manipulated a key A‑League match, turning on‑field discipline into a $161,615 payout and exposing the broader vulnerability of Australian sport to match‑fixing.
Over three years Joe Connor traveled to more than 200 countries, witnessing soccer from stadium spectacles to street pick‑up games, and discovered how the beautiful game stitches together disparate societies.
After years of exile, the Afghan women's soccer team is rising again, aiming to represent women and girls still living under the Taliban.
Brooke Mayo, a former Tennessee Tech player and coach, has been selected as an assistant referee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing her extensive officiating experience and a commitment to developing the next generation of referees.
From 44 active MLS players on World Cup 2026 rosters to a majority of U.S. and Canadian squads shaped by MLS academies, the league’s impact on the world stage has never been greater.
The Afghan women's soccer team, once forced into hiding by the Taliban's ban on women's sports, has emerged onto the international stage after years of exile. Now based in Australia and New Zealand, the squad trains, plays matches and uses its platform to advocate for women's rights back home.
New Casper College head coach Ty Larson is using June basketball camps to develop youth and high school players, recruit internationally, and build community ties before the upcoming season.
Veteran analyst Martin Green breaks down the 2026 World Cup draw, identifies top contenders, predicts Mexico’s progression, and spots a +1000 longshot with championship potential.
Gustavo Alfaro, a 63‑year‑old Argentine tactician, has transformed Paraguay's soccer team with a psychology‑driven approach, leading them to the World Cup after victories over Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. He uses a notebook of reflections and quotes from authors and historical figures to inspire players, while captain Gustavo Gomez anchors a defensive unit that conceded only ten goals in qualifying. Paraguay will open its campaign against the United States in Los Angeles on June 12, facing Australia and Turkey in Group D.
Gustavo Alfaro blends psychology, literary quotes and tactical discipline to guide Paraguay back to football’s biggest stage.
Turkey is set to make a long‑awaited return to the FIFA World Cup after a 24‑year absence, driven by emerging stars like Arda Guler and a renewed tactical vision from Coach Vincenzo Montella.
Veteran Argentine manager Gustavo Alfaro has transformed Paraguay’s soccer team with a psychology‑driven approach, guiding them to a World Cup berth through motivational quotes, a psychologist, and historic victories over Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.