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USMNT vs Turkey: Preview, Prediction, Lineups & How and Where to Watch

The USMNT will face Turkey on their last group match at 10 pm Eastern Time.

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Sporting KC sign experienced European defender from Austrian side Sturm Graz

Sporting KC acquires defender Emir Karic from Austrian Bundesliga side Sturm Graz. The 29-year-old Bosnian international has signed a two-year contract through the 2027-28 season …

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The Urban Pitch Podcast: World Cup Vibes are Vibin’

New York Times writer Emmanuel Morgan joins the Urban Pitch Podcast to discuss the wild start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We’re two weeks into the 2026 World Cup, and things could…

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Christian Pulisic offers positive injury update before USMNT's World Cup clash

Christian Pulisic has recovered from his calf injury and is available for the match against Turkey.

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Former River Plate defender set to become Atlanta United's next signing

Paulo Diaz is Atlanta United's new defensive signing.

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Why Isn't Heung-Min Son Playing Tonight for South Korea Against South Africa?

Heung-Min Son will not participate in the starting lineup and will see the beggining of the game from the bench. Oh Hyeon-gyu is the replacement for the former Bayern Leverkusen.

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David Beckham asked Kylian Mbappé about MLS and got an interesting answer

Ahead of the match against Iraq, the Real Madrid superstar revealed he had a conversation with former Merengue legend and Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham about a potential futu…

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In a Dismal World Cup for Türkiye, Kenan Yıldız Could Still Trouble the USMNT

One of the biggest disappointments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Türkiye still possesses the talent to pose a serious threat to the USMNT, who’s flying high and chasing a historic t…

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Former FC Dallas defender could be set for a surprise move to Ligue 1 this summer

According to the aforementioned journalist, Stade Rennais 🇫🇷 made an offer for Bryan Reynolds, right-back from KVC Westerlo. The French club offered €3.8 million for the American …

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New York City FC could solve defensive depth issue with Brazilian signing

NYCFC made an offer for Lucas Freitas, the 25-year-old Brazilian center back from Vasco da Gama. The MLS side contacted the player's representatives and submitted a one-year loan …

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Is James Rodríguez playing tonight in Colombia's crucial match vs DR Congo?

With this said, James Rodriguez is expected to start tonight against DR Congo. Colombian reports suggest that Lorenzo will start the same lineup as he did against Uzbekistan.

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Is Petar Musa playing tonight in Croatia's crucial match against Panama?

Petar Musa will start for Croatia in tonight's game against Panama.

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Morocco vs. Brazil Wasn’t Just a Blockbuster Match, But a Showcase of Thriving Immigrant Communities

One of the most anticipated group stage matches of the 2026 World Cup, Brazil vs. Morocco provided more than just star-studded action on the pitch. We explored the atmosphere at N…

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Lionel Messi breaks one of the most untouchable records in World Cup history

With his two goals against Austria, Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, beating Miroslav Klose and Marta.

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It took World Cup fans 119 minutes to learn what Atlanta knew about Thiago Almada

Thiago Almada's World Cup performance is over the moon, being one of Argentina's most valubale assets.

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The 2026 World Cup Group Stage Midterm Report Card

Just over halfway through the 2026 World Cup group stage, we grade how the tournament has gone so far, and pick a handful of superlatives including best goal, best performance, an…

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Will Inter Miami star Rodrigo De Paul start tonight for Argentina vs Austria?

According to Argentine media, Lionel Scaloni will repeat the same starting eleven for the game against Algeria, meaning Rodrigo De Paul will participate in the starting lineup.

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Is Lionel Messi playing tonight in Argentina's crucial match against Austria?

Recent reports from Argentine television confirm that Lionel Scaloni will stick with the lineup that defeated Algeria, so Lionel Messi will once again lead Argentina's attack agai…

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Álvaro “Flaco” Fernández on Uruguay’s Youth, the Expanded World Cup, and the Future of International Football

Urban Pitch sat down with former MLS Designated Player Álvaro “Flaco” Fernández, now an assistant coach with Uruguay’s U-15 and U-17 national teams. Fernández discussed what it’s …

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Is Miguel Almirón starting tonight for Paraguay in a must-win match vs Turkey?

Miguel Almiron will start tonight's for Paraguay against Turkey.

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NYCFC teammates make MLS World Cup history in USMNT vs Australia clash

Meaning that by taking the field for the Group D clash, New York City FC's Matt Freese (United States) and Aiden O'Neill (Australia) became the first pair of active MLS teammates …

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Two major takeaways from the USMNT's dominant World Cup win over Australia

The USMNT has just convincingly defeated Australia. The two major takeaways from this game are the spectacular moment from Folarin Balogun, while also noting that the USMNT cannot…

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Why isn't Christian Pulisic playing for the USMNT against Australia today?

Without further ado, the USMNT manager confirmed that Christian Pulisic will not participate in today’s crucial game against Australia. The issue was more than enough to keep him …

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USMNT vs Australia: Preview, Prediction, Lineups & How and Where to Watch

The USMNT will play against Australia on Friday, 19, at 3pm ET at Lumen Field in Seattle.