
Pochettino’s Future in Limbo After World Cup Exit
A 4‑1 loss to Belgium has sparked criticism of Mauricio Pochettino’s leadership, with the U.S. Soccer Federation acknowledging the need for improvement while his contract hangs in the balance.
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A 4‑1 loss to Belgium has sparked criticism of Mauricio Pochettino’s leadership, with the U.S. Soccer Federation acknowledging the need for improvement while his contract hangs in the balance.

Despite a string of scandals — from racist remarks to sexual‑assault allegations and political meddling — the tournament continues to draw global attention, highlighted by standout displays from Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé.

Two high‑stakes matches are set for Saturday, July 11, featuring Norway versus England and Argentina versus Switzerland, with key players speaking ahead of the games.

French journalist Romain Molina announced on X that he is preparing a major investigation into Argentine football, a move that coincides with Argentina's World Cup campaign, though no findings have been published.

Norway, England, Argentina and Switzerland collide in high‑stakes quarterfinal matches, each vying for a semifinal berth, with broadcast coverage on FOX and FOX One.

Norway and England will contest the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal on July 11 in Miami, with Erling Haaland's seven‑goal campaign facing a formidable English defense.
Argentina will meet Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal on July 11 at Arrowhead Stadium, with Lionel Messi aiming to extend his goal streak while Switzerland looks to overcome the absence of Johan Manzambi.

The film 'Zidane, a 21st Century Portrait' re‑imagines the career of the French legend through an experimental visual language, drawing connections to Camus and Bacon while exposing the human side of a sporting deity.
The quarterfinal round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will see Norway versus England in Miami and Argentina against Switzerland in Kansas City, with the victors moving on to the Atlanta semifinals.

A look at the world’s top‑earning soccer players ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, their salaries, endorsement deals, and recent career moves.

The tournament's quarterfinal round reaches its climax with two high‑stakes matches that will determine which teams advance to the Atlanta semifinal on July 15.

England’s surprising run in the World Cup has drawn record viewership in the United States, blending historic ambition with a fresh tactical approach under German coach Thomas Tuchel.

Federal authorities are examining a complex web of payments that links Argentina's soccer federation to U.S. entities, raising questions of fraud and money laundering.

The 2026 men's World Cup quarterfinals on July 11 feature Norway versus England in Miami and Argentina versus Switzerland in Kansas City, with broadcast details on FOX, Telemundo and Peacock.

David Beckham's reach in the United States spans multimillion‑dollar endorsements, a high‑valued MLS franchise, and a brand built over three decades, all amplified by Lionel Messi's recent arrival in Miami.

Investigative journalist Romain Molina announced a forthcoming exposé on a alleged ‘mafia’ within Argentine football, as U.S. authorities scrutinize the sport’s governing body for financial irregularities.

A look at the latest quarter‑final results, the key goals that defined them, and the forecasts that surround the next round of matches.

The city's transportation agency is selling 100 hand-crafted, soccer-styled street signs online, with proceeds going to the municipal fund.

From a message to the Argentine Maccabiah team to a peace‑tour visit at the Western Wall, Lionel Messi’s career has intersected with Jewish and Israeli culture in ways that extend far beyond the football pitch.

A massive mural of Lionel Messi in his hometown of Rosario has been fully restored and unveiled just in time for Argentina's World Cup quarter‑final match against Switzerland, highlighting the city's pride and Messi's enduring impact on the sport.

A 534‑square‑meter mural of Lionel Messi in Rosario has been restored and updated to include three stars representing Argentina's three World Cup wins, highlighting the city's pride in its most famous son.

Switzerland’s coach Murat Yakin discusses the upcoming quarterfinal against Argentina, the gift of a Chiefs jersey from legend Christian Okoye, and the team’s ambition to advance to the semifinals.

New York City’s Department of Transportation is offering a limited batch of soccer-themed street signs through its CityStore, with proceeds earmarked for the city’s general fund.

Quarterfinal matches across the United States showcase how unprecedented player speeds are influencing outcomes and tactical approaches.