2026 FIFA World Cup USA

7 legends who missed the World Cup due to injury

NICOLE SOMMA — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:07:13 +0200

Throughout history, several soccer stars have come within a hair's breadth of a World Cup, only to be sidelined by injury. These absences not only shaped their careers but also altered the course of their national teams.

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Jurgen Klinsmann: "If Lamine Yamal and Musiala were Italian, they'd probably be playing in Serie B"

NICOLE SOMMA — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:14:29 +0200

The dire state of soccer in Italy has once again become a hot topic following the recent elimination in the 2026 World Cup playoffs, after Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated them in a penalty shootout (4-1), following a 1-1 draw in regulation time on March 31.

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Brazil's João Fonseca voices support for Neymar ahead of 2026 World Cup

NICOLE SOMMA — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:22:41 +0200

The debate over Neymar's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered a new chapter. And this time, it's in favor of Santos' No. 10.

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Why has Christian Pulicic level dropped significantly at the club and national level?

Angel Nakamura — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:58:10 +0200

The decline in form of Christian Pulisic has become one of the most concerning storylines for both AC Milan and the United States men's national soccer team at a critical moment.

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Has Ancelotti's decision been made easier? Neymar faces record-breaking suspension for sexist comments

SAM — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:01:49 +0200

Neymar looked to be turning a corner on the soccer pitch, but a familiar off-field storm has quickly shifted the narrative around his comeback.

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Why has the United States not been able to have consistent success at the World Cup?

Angel Nakamura — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:10:48 +0200

For a program that once believed it had broken through on the global stage, the drought has lasted far too long. Since reaching the quarterfinals of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, where they narrowly lost 1-0 to Germany national soccer team, the United States has failed to consistently return to that level. The question now is unavoidable: has this been a systemic failure, or simply the result of circumstance?

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What will be the last friendly match for the United States before the World Cup?

Dana Quintero — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:33:04 +0200

The question of what will be the last friendly match for the United States not only opens the calendar, but also marks the point at which a team stops testing and begins to define itself for the 2026 World Cup.

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Joachim Löw admits "nobody in Ghana has contacted" him

RODRIGO G. PASCUAL, RYAN MITCHELL — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:45:12 +0200

Ghana, after missing the last edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, wanted to reach the next World Cup in style with Joachim Low as coach. However, the German has denied the rumors, at least for the moment, in statements to Sky Sports.

The link with the Black Stars began after the dismissal of Otto Addo following the defeat against Germany, whom Joachim Low led to win the World Cup in 2014. It was a controversial decision just over two months before the ball is set to roll in United States, Mexico and Canada.

In a first instance, reports pointed to an approach from Ghana towards a Walid Regragui, who weeks ago was dismissed as coach of Morocco. However, according to reports from the African country, the federation's ambitions were even higher and their main objective was to convince Joachim Low, who has not coached since leaving Germany after Euro 2021.

A coup that Low himself has been quick to dismiss. "No one in Ghana has contacted me," he told Sky Sports. However, he does not close the door to accepting the position in case negotiations open up.

Some believe that, after five years away from coaching, Low is already retired. But he himself has expressed his intention to return to work on more than one occasion. "Basically, I have said that I do not want to retire now, especially if another interesting offer arises and with good prospects." Perhaps it could be Ghana.

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Endrick eases World Cup fears with breakout performance for Brazil

JOEL DEL RÍO — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:35:35 +0200

"newcomers" have made a strong impact, taking full advantage of their opportunities, and raising serious questions about the final squad."

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Fans unload on Neymar with brutal chants: "He's not going to the World Cup"

Jose Rodriguez — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:52:35 +0200

Neymar is taking advantage of every opportunity to remain in contention for Carlo Ancelotti's final World Cup squad.

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Why James Rodríguez was hospitalized in the U.S. - what we know

Jose Rodriguez — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:10:50 +0200

Colombian national team captain James Rodríguez is showing positive recovery signs after being hospitalized in Minnesota (USA) due to severe dehydration, the Colombian Football Federation reported on Thursday.

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LEGO brings together Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe and Vinicius Jr in final duel ahead of World Cup

Valeria Sosa — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:30:49 +0200

It is likely that LEGO said more in its new commercial than meets the eye. At first glance, the clearest thing is how it brings together the past, present and future of soccer in the same scene, with figures who not only dominate the game, but also the global conversation. Beyond the visual, the ad works as a kind of thermometer for the World Cup.

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