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Dismal USMNT thrashed by Switzerland

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Forget the World Cup, USMNT doesn't look ready for the Gold Cup

Tuesday's capitulation will no doubt leave Mauricio Pochettino wondering what he has gotten himself into.

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USMNT LOSE AGAIN

Pochettino 'guilty' for the USMNT's 4-0 loss vs. Switzerland

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2026 WORLD CUP

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON

All you need to know one year out from the 2026 World Cup

It's Messi and Ronaldo's last dance, and new stars will be born. Just how far can the U.S. go? The big talking points 12 months out from the World Cup.

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool close in on Wirtz

Liverpool have reportedly broken their club record to sign Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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Men's summer transfer grades: Man City get an A for Cherki

The window is open, clubs are doing business and players are on the move. Here is how we rate the biggest deals.

GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD

THE RACE TO QUALIFY

How the 2026 World Cup is looking: Brazil, Ecuador, Australia punch tickets

The race for the 2026 World Cup has begun in earnest. Here's how it's looking around the globe.

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How should Tuchel assess England's loss to Senegal?

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AZZURRI MAKE NECESSARY MOVE

Spalletti is out as Italy manager, and it's better late than never

It's clear after Italy's humbling at Euro 2024 that Luciano Spalletti wasn't the right man for the job and finally, after some dire performances, they've made the right choice in moving on.

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NOT DONE IMPROVING

Yamal has the mentality of Messi, Ronaldo. He'll be even better in 2025-26

Lamine Yamal may have fallen short in the Champions League and Nations League, but that will only motivate the Barcelona and Spain star to improve.

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