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Which national teams project best to win in 2026?
With the men's World Cup just 15 months away, who are the favorites? We devised a way to rank countries by the playing talent in their squads.
TOP HEADLINES
USMNT loses to Panama again in worst performance of Pochettino era
Panama made it three straight victories over the U.S. in tournament play as Mauricio Pochettino's side slumped to a 1-0 defeat that showed the Americans at their worst.
Herculez Gomez calls USMNT's performance 'pathetic'
MORE NATIONS LEAGUE FALLOUT
Keller: USMNT haven't improved under Pochettino
Should U.S. Soccer be worried about the attendance for USMNT vs. Panama?
GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool set to rival Real Madrid for teen Dean Huijsen
Liverpool look set to rival Real Madrid for Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Gomez: Mexico fought for 'every single play' in win vs. Canada
'SHE'S SCORED A MOUNTAIN OF GOALS'
How Ewa Pajor changed the way Barcelona play
Ewa Pajor has taken Spain's Liga F by storm since joining Barcelona. This summer, she'll be hoping to do the same with Poland at their first Euros.
MLS MVP RACE
Early contenders and who can't be ruled out just yet
A month into the MLS season, whose play has put them into early contention for MVP? And which preseason favorites shouldn't be written off yet?
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Top Headlines
- Disgruntled Poch: Wearing U.S. shirt 'not enough'
- 'You're my idol': Henry joins Panama celebrations
- Wood carded for signing autographs in NZ win
- CWC: FIFA rules out León but clears Pachuca
- Kane: 'Aura' improved after Spurs to Bayern move
- Timber to miss Netherlands game with illness
- Vini Jr. saves Brazil with late winner vs. Colombia
- Højlund: Wasn't mocking 'idol' Ronaldo with 'Siu'
- Watchability Index: Europe's best
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Top 50 Americans of 2025 ranked: USMNT Player Performance Index
Who are the 50 best USMNT players right now? The answer lies in their club performances, and our data-driven USMNT Player Performance Index picks the best Americans of 2025 so far.
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How Ousmane Dembélé became the world's best soccer player
Right now, I'm confident that Ousmane Dembélé is the best soccer player in the world. Here's why.
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2026 World Cup: How nations from around the world can qualify
The race for the 2026 World Cup has begun in earnest. Here's how it's looking around the globe.
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Man City vs. Premier League: 115 financial charges explained
The sporting world is waiting for a resolution to the hearings on Man City's charges for allegedly breaching the Premier League's financial rules. Here's what we know, and what might come next.
