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England Keeps Surviving, but the Real World Cup Test Starts NowEngland survived another difficult World Cup test to reach the semifinals, but Argentina presents a challenge unlike any they've faced so far....

Why Christian Pulisic’s USMNT Story Isn’t Over Despite World Cup CriticismChristian Pulisic is facing heavy criticism after the USMNT's World Cup exit, but Lionel Messi's career shows redemption is still possible....

USMNT’s Biggest Problem Isn’t Toughness, It’s Talent DevelopmentThe USMNT's World Cup exit exposed deeper issues than toughness. Here's why America's youth sports system may be holding soccer back....

USMNT Needs Realistic Goals After Painful World Cup Exit to Belgium

After a disappointing exit, the USMNT must stop measuring itself against world powers and begin building toward sustainable international success....

As World Cup Stakes Jump, US Acting Like They’ve Never Been Here Before

The Folarin Balogun controversy has sparked debate over FIFA, politics and what it means for the future of the USMNT on the world stage....

Lionel Messi Has Won the Public Battle Against Cristiano Ronaldo

World Cup VAR decisions involving Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo expose the changing perception of football's greatest rivalry....

USMNT Defeat Bosnia 2-0 as Italy’s Absence Raises Questions in World Cup Shock Takeaways

The USMNT beat Bosnia 2-0 in the World Cup round of 32, but Italy’s failure to qualify raises bigger questions about the tournament landscape....

Harry Kane's Leadership Could Finally End England's World Cup Drought

Harry Kane's latest World Cup brace highlighted why England finally has a superstar who embraces the sport's biggest stage....