A match eight years in the making — since the USA was awarded hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico on the eve of the 2018 tournament — is finally here. The Americans begin Group D play on Friday against Paraguay in Los Angeles with an abundance of optimism. “Any World…
Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET from Toronto Stadium. Canada, ranked 30th by FIFA, are appearing at their third World Cup, having never advanced past the group stage. Bosnia and Herzegovina enter Group B ranked 64th by FIFA, returning…
If the United States men’s national team is to make a long run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a lot will have to go right. That starts with the team’s key players, many of whom will be playing in their second World Cup. Of course, all 26 players who step onto the field for…
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes made it through the team’s offseason program just months after surgery to repair two ligaments in his left knee, and coach Andy Reid is optimistic that the two-time MVP will be ready for training camp next month. Mahomes was excused Thursday from the traditional running test that Reid uses…
The first day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup did not disappoint. Curses were broken in Mexico City, as were the hearts of the Bafana Bafana faithful. Here is everything you might have missed from Day 1 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Mexico vs. South Africa Mexico claimed its first-ever opening-day match at a…
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Andrei Svechnikov scored twice and Sebastian Aho added a second-period goal in a breakout game for Carolina’s top-line performers, helping the…
The Los Angeles Dodgers are cruising atop the National League West with an eight-game cushion, but they may have to navigate a brief scare involving Shohei Ohtani. The two-way superstar was removed from Thursday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was diagnosed with left knee inflammation after being pinch-hit for in the seventh inning. …
The U.S. men’s national team will open its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay on June 12, 2026, at Los Angeles Stadium. USA enters the tournament under head coach Mauricio Pochettino, who took over following the team’s early exit from the 2024 Copa América in which they failed to advance out of their group. …
The format of the World Cup has changed entering 2026. Instead of 32 teams with the top two from each group making it to the knockout rounds, there are 48 teams this year. Eight teams that finish in third place will advance from their group to the knockouts. Does that change the strategy at all…
For over a decade, Darnell Nurse has been one of the faces of the Edmonton Oilers. From the dark rebuilding years to multiple deep playoff runs, Nurse has been a constant presence on Edmonton’s blue line. But after years of scrutiny and increasing pressure surrounding his massive contract, it appears both the player and the…
