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US men's national team announces roster for 2026 FIFA World Cup

The U. S. men's national team unveiled its roster as the United States prepares to play co-host for the World Cup. Former USMNT Captain Carlos Bocanegra discusses the team's construction and what this World Cup means for soccer in America.

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NBC NewsNews report · May 26, 8:15 PM

U. S. men's national team unveils World Cup roster

The U. S. men's national team unveiled its roster as the United States prepares to play co-host for the World Cup. Former USMNT Captain Carlos Bocanegra discusses the team's construction an...

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KTLANews report · May 26, 7:47 PM

US men's national team announces roster for 2026 FIFA World Cup

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(NEXSTAR) -- United States men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino has announced the 26 players that will represent the US at the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. During a press confe...

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NPRNews report · May 26, 6:34 PM

A mix of veterans and newcomers will represent the United States at the World Cup

Some veterans from the last World Cup — like forward Christian Pulisic and midfielders Weston Mc Kennie and Tyler Adams — made the team. The roster includes 13 newcomers as well.

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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · May 26, 5:11 PM

World Cup broadcast hopes boosted in India as Zee Entertainment in talks

Broadcasting rights for FIFA World Cup 2026 in India have been at a deadlock only weeks ahead of June 11 kickoff.

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International Business TimesNews report · May 26, 3:44 PM

Mexico To Host Iranian Soccer Team During World Cup After U. S. Rejects Doing So

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that her nation would welcome the Iranian national soccer team during the World Cup after the U. S. said it wouldn't.

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WNYCAnalysis · May 26, 10:30 AM

Here’s what to know about ICE’s presence at the World Cup in NY and NJ

Workers install the pitch at New York New Jersey Stadium (temporarily renamed from Met Life stadium) ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in East Rutherford, New Jersey on May 7, 2026. The gro...

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CounterpunchNews report · May 26, 4:47 AM

Another Kind of World Cup Victory

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Who would imagine that an international sporting event will be the next battleground in the fight against authoritarian repression? Yet that scenario is unfolding right now, and the battleg...

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Los Angeles TimesNews report · May 23, 10:46 PM

Iran moves camp from Arizona to Mexico, clearing path to play in World Cup

FIFA approved Iran moving its World Cup team camp from Tucson, Ariz., to Tijuana, allowing the team to be housed and work out between games in Mexico.

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