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Lionel Messi on future with Argentina and 2026 World Cup: ‘I haven’t made a decision’

If Thursday night was Lionel Messi’s last match that he’ll play for Argentina in his home country, he went out…

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USMNT, Mexico and Canada face proving ground in September friendlies ahead of 2026 World Cup

The next official matches the United States, Mexico and Canada will play are their respective World Cup openers in June,…

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Christian Pulisic’s return headlines USMNT September roster, but other omissions reveal more about the 2026 World Cup plan

Christian Pulisic is back. The AC Milan star headlines the United States men’s national team roster for September friendly matches…

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What the 2026 World Cup learned from the Club World Cup — about heat, grass, traffic, fans, Trump and America

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The uniformed soldiers marched onto MetLife Stadium’s temporary grass at 2:51 p.m., nine minutes before Sunday’s…

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Trump takes part in Club World Cup ceremony, stays front and center for Chelsea’s trophy lift

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — President Donald Trump took part in the trophy presentation at Sunday’s Club World Cup final, and…

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USMNT 2026 World Cup roster Big Board: Which Gold Cup players made their case?

HOUSTON — Malik Tillman hunched over. Chris Richards sank toward Earth. Tyler Adams stood, alone, as jubilant Mexican players began…

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For USMNT, after drama and discontent, Gold Cup knockouts offer chance to change the narrative

MINNEAPOLIS — For more than a month, and maybe three, the story swirling around the U.S. men’s national team has…

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Why some Club World Cup pitches ‘aren’t great’ — and what that means for the 2026 World Cup

“The pitches,” Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham said, “aren’t great.” They’ve been “slow,” according to multiple players, and “dry.” From New…

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