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Defensive Switzerland set sights on stifling Lionel Messi, ArgentinaThe knockout stage of the World Cup has not been easy for defending champion Argentina.,They needed extra time in the round of 32 to earn a 3-2 victory against Cape Verde before requiring a late rally from a two-goal deficit against Egypt to claim a 3-2 win in the round of 16.,Goals may be harder to...

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 BelgiumAfter 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....

Ten-man England outlast host Mexico to reach World Cup quarterfinals

Jude Bellingham recorded a brace and Harry Kane scored his sixth goal of the World Cup and added an assist as England outlasted Mexico 3-2 in a round of 16 instant classic on Sunday night at Mexico City.,England played a man down for the last 48 minutes, including 12 in stoppage time, after Jarell Q...

Early goal carries Colombia past Ghana, into round of 16

Jhon Arias scored the lone goal in the 14th minute and Colombia earned a spot in the World Cup's round of 16 with a 1-0 victory over Ghana on Friday in Kansas City, Mo.,Arias' goal held up as the Colombian defense didn't allow Ghana to get a single shot on goal against goalkeeper Camilo Vargas.,Colo...

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....