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 ...

On Thursday, the 2026 World Cup will kick off with Mexico hosting South Africa. The biggest World Cup ever, featuring 48 teams, will be jointly hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States across ...

The difference between the world's best defenders and solid players is minimal. The traits that separate the elites from the pack aren't physical, though. The world's best defenders are going to be on ...

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IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — U.S. defender Chris Richards will be available to play at the World Cup less than four weeks after a significant left ankle injury. Richards pronounced himself ready and eager to ...

Though the U.S. men's national team controlled much of its final tune-up match against Germany (albeit a 2-1 loss), it was obvious that the USMNT desperately needed Chris Richards back in time for the ...

June 8 (Reuters) - Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber will miss the 2026 World Cup after failing to recover from a ‌groin injury, the Dutch Football Association said on Monday. The Dutch FA said the ...

Top defender Chris Richards participated in his first full practice with the U.S. World Cup team on Monday when the Americans reported to their training base in Irvine. Richards tore two left ankle ...

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Top defender Chris Richards participated in his first full practice with the U.S. World Cup team on Monday when the Americans reported to their training base in Southern ...

The world’s elite defenders will descend upon North America this summer. | Marcel Bonte/Soccrates/Getty Images, John Walton/PA Images/Getty Images, Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images. Defense wins ...