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New Yorkers outraged as plans are announced to SHUT biggest train station in the US during World Cup matches

Ahead of the eight World Cup matches that will be held at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, including the final showdown, the station will reportedly only be accessed by fans attending the games.

Simon Kuper’s ‘World Cup Fever’: A considered and personal reflection of the tournament’s evolution

• World Cup Fever: A Soccer Journey in Nine Tournaments By Simon Kuper (Pegasus Books) When I went to my first World Cup in 1990 to watch Scotland with my dad and a couple of mates, it took me half a morning to organize. I booked two weeks leave and phoned the Italian sales rep of the magazine […] The post Simon Kuper’s ‘World Cup Fever’: A considered and personal reflection of the tournament’s evolution appeared first on Soccer America.

Devastated EFL striker cruelly denied World Cup dream after leaving pitch in tears

Derby County striker Patrick Agyemang will miss the World Cup this summer after picking up a serious Achilles injury. USA international Agyemang left the pitch on a stretcher in tears after going d…

World Cup host stadium which cost $1.3 billion to construct looks unrecognizable just months before kick-off

ONE of the World Cup host stadiums which cost an astounding $1.3 billion to build looks unrecognizable with only months to go. The soccer World Cup kicks off in Mexico City on June 11 as fellow hosts Mexico take on South Africa in the opener. A mere 1150 miles or so north into the United...

USMNT's Patrick Agyemang taken off on a stretcher while playing for Derby

Agyemang, 25, played in both friendlies during the March international window and is in contention for a World Cup roster spot.

Calls for 14-year-old to join Bosnia’s World Cup group after angering Donnarumma with cheeky antics

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA are being urged to take a surprise new hero to the World Cup after beating Italy - and he's only 14. Ball boy Afan Cizmic is the unlikely star after his quick thinking left Gianluigi Donnarumma without his penalty cheat sheet during last week's dramatic shootout. Cizmic took advantage of an altercation...

Caught Offside: Liverpool Letdown, Southampton Stunner & Gozo's Golazo

On the latest edition of Caught Offside with Andrew Gundling and JJ Devaney, we take a look back at a wild weekend in the FA Cup including a genuinely discouraging Liverpool performance at Man City and a puzzling Arsenal performance at Southampton. We'll also share our thoughts on Inter Miami's new Nu Stadium, Zavier Gozo getting some USMNT hype and Zack Steffen's weekend to forget. Plus, the UEFA Champions League returns with some heavy hitters facing off in the quarterfinals! And we ask whether or not it's ok to blast loud music at the beach. For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! "World Cup Madness" has wrapped up!!! -Episode 1 - Tournament to determine the greatest USMNT World Cup matches of all time -Episode 2 - Tournament to determine the worst USMNT World Cup matches of all time -Episode 3 - Tournament to determine the best USMNT player going into this World Cup and the best overall player going into this World Cup To sign up, just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com! Once you have access to the premium feed, be sure to go back and check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th, 2024 (we don't think you'll be disappointed)! And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ - Spring has sprung, you've made it through the winter, so buy yourself a present! Get a Caught Offside t-shirt! --- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/ X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/ Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dutchmen in crisis

A weekend of football that had something for everyone, but especially – sunnies on, slippers off, and back to winning ways – Roy bloody Hodgson. Marcus, David and Jim discuss that and four FA Cup quarterfinals which all did lots for the Ramble. Jim explains the issue with Arsenal's mentality (and his position at the pub), while David argues that the Enzo Fernández situation shows just what Chelsea fans are dealing with under the current regime. Elsewhere, the disillusion deepens at Liverpool, with Rayan Cherki gleefully fanning the flames... Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble. Get your Ramble merch HERE. Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reece James on track to deliver England World Cup boost with Chelsea return

Right-back is recovering from hamstring injury He could be back at the end of April or start of May Reece James could boost England’s World Cup hopes by returning from a hamstring injury at the start of next month. The Chelsea defender has been out since picking up a problem during last month’s defeat by Newcastle, raising doubts over whether he will be fit to represent his country this summer. There were initial fears that James, who had not sustained a hamstring injury since November 2024, was facing up to two months on the sidelines and was in danger of not playing again this season.

World Cup 2026: How Granit Xhaka will make or break Switzerland's tournament hopes

Granit Xhaka has been a breath of fresh air upon his return to the Premier League with Sunderland, and one Swiss football expert believes we will see more of the same at the 2026 World Cup

Gareth Barry urges Manchester United to sign £80m star before the World Cup

Gareth Barry has advised Manchester United to wrap up possibly their most important transfer of the summer before the World Cup starts.

Balogun catches the eye of Europe's top clubs with a stunning goal against Marseille

Folarin Balogun can't stop scoring - and this latest goal might be his best yet. The AS Monaco striker is in a real groove right now, heating up just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Leer

USMNT World Cup Hopefuls: ‘Balogoal’ streak continues with golazo; Diego Luna scores his first goal of 2026

Diego Luna scored his first goal in his first start of the 2026 season -- after less than four minutes -- in Real Salt Lake's 3-1 win over Sporting KC. The post USMNT World Cup Hopefuls: ‘Balogoal’ streak continues with golazo; Diego Luna scores his first goal of 2026 appeared first on Soccer America.

7 legends who missed the World Cup due to injury

Injuries are part of the game, but when they occur on the eve of a major tournament like the World Cup, their impact is even greater. Leer

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

The young Brazilian tennis star has spoken out in favor of the Santos FC star's participation in soccer's premier tournament. Leer

Spain would take Max Dowman to World Cup as Jack Wilshere makes Lamine Yamal comparison

Luton Town boss Jack Wilshere has made an impassioned plea for his former protege Max Dowman to make England’s World Cup squad. The Hatters’ head coach, who played Dowman as a 13-year-o…

Former Everton and Real Madrid star James Rodriguez sparks concerns over the 'severity' of his physical state at 34 after being rushed to hospital

Rodriguez played for his country earlier this as Colombia were beaten 3-1 by France in a friendly game ahead of the summer's World Cup, and was rushed to hospital soon after.

Nico O’Reilly is a ‘given’ to start at the World Cup, but he is not England’s best left-back

Nico O’Reilly’s stock continues to rise at a rapid rate, so much so that Scott Minto believes he will start for England at the World Cup. However, the former Chelsea defender is not so …

More of John McGinn's welcome honesty will be required if Scotland are to stop the World Cup being a disaster

John McGinn stood on the pitch for a TV interview after beating Denmark last November and spoke a truth that no one was really of the mind at the time to countenance, far less dwell upon.

International rookies who could shape the 2026 World Cup

Here are the newcomers to the international scene that could have a big say on who lifts the World Cup trophy in July.

Is Gianni Infantino right? Would football not exist in '150 countries' without FIFA?

Infantino’s claim came after the 2026 World Cup general ticket prices were announced on December 11 to widespread backlash over costs

Hosts Canada offer heartbroken Italians jersey swap for World Cup

Swap the Azzurri kit and slip into something maple-flavored: the Canadian Soccer Association spent Saturday tempting Toronto's Italian diaspora to trade blue for red and rally behind the home team at the 2026 World Cup. The post Hosts Canada offer heartbroken Italians jersey swap for World Cup appeared first on Soccer America.

Tounekti tipping Scots to get off to a flier Stateside... and he's telling his Celtic team-mates just how to do it!

Upon returning to Lennoxtown this week, Seb Tounekti found himself to be a man in demand. It's a situation which is unlikely to change as the World Cup draws nearer.

Fans wait in huge queues to ‘swap Italy shirts for rival nation’s tops’ after failure to qualify for World Cup

ITALY fans have been urged to swap their shirts for Canada kits after the Azzurri failed to reach the World Cup. Italy missed out on a THIRD straight World Cup after a crushing penalty shootout defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina this week. Manager Gennaro Gattuso and Italian FA directors Gabriele Gravina and Gianluigi Buffon all...

Did the March window change how you view the USMNT’s World Cup chances? 🇺🇸🤔

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England beat World Cup holders Argentina 4-3 in unusual competition

The Three Lions go one better in hotel ratings than Argentina, who will be staying in a nearby hotel during this summer's tournament, which is being co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada

Every team's odds to win the 2026 World Cup

Odds for all 48 teams to advance from their group through the knockout stage and to win the 2026 World Cup.

‘Don’t wait four more years’: World Cup co-hosts Canada offer Italy fans free shirt swap

Canada Soccer holding jersey exchange in Toronto Italy failed to qualify for finals after playoff defeat Italian football fans are being encouraged to put their national team’s World Cup 2026 qualification failure behind them – by backing co-hosts Canada instead. Canada Soccer, the national governing body for the sport, is offering a jersey swap on Saturday for fans in Toronto’s Little Italy district. “Dear Italian soccer fans, Don’t wait four more years. Swap your jersey for Canada,” read a post on X.

Neymar facing lengthy ban over vulgar comments made towards referee in potential World Cup blow

Neymar faces a potential 12-game ban after making a contentious remark about a referee – which could affect his World Cup chances. The Brazilian superstar has not featured for his country sin…

Will Patrick Agyemang play at the World Cup?

The Derby County centre forward has caught the eye for the US men's national team.

Brazil icon Neymar facing 10-MATCH ban over shocking referee comments amid World Cup agony

Neymar's hopes of making Brazil's World Cup squad have been put at further risk amid reports he faces a 10-match ban over sexist comments.

When is the England World Cup 2026 squad announced?

Thomas Tuchel wants to lead England to World Cup glory after 60 years. When will he announce his Three Lions squad?

World Cup 2026 penalty shootouts: Every nation's record from the spot

The biggest World Cup 2026 knock-out matches could be settled by penalty shoot-outs. Here's the track record of every team going to North America.

Italian football's crisis rolls on as head coach Gennaro Gattuso becomes the latest casualty of national team's failure to qualify for the World Cup

The former AC Milan star had been on the brink in the wake of the disappointment, which has had a seismic impact on Italy's internal football hierarchy.

Top 5 games this weekend: Tracking U.S. World Cup hopefuls in France, MLS, England and Italy

Here are the top five Easter weekend games to watch from an American perspective. The post Top 5 games this weekend: Tracking U.S. World Cup hopefuls in France, MLS, England and Italy appeared first on Soccer America.

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to save Al Nassr from embarrassment and boost hopes of history

Cristiano Ronaldo made a scoring return for Al Nassr as they maintained their Saudi Pro League title push. However, the league leaders had to survive a scare as they faced bottom-of-the-table Al Na…

Gareth Bale backs ‘genius’ former Chelsea manager to replace Michael Carrick at Man Utd

Gareth Bale has recommended 'genius manager' Carlo Ancelotti to Manchester United as they prepare to appoint Ruben Amorim's replacement.

Joachim Löw admits "nobody in Ghana has contacted" him

The former German coach is being linked to lead the Black Stars at the World Cup Leer

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