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The Bracket Has Shape

DR Congo through, Algeria and Austria through, Iran out, and the first match of the Round of 32 kicks off today at SoFi

Jun 28, 2026

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9 min read

The Group Stage Has a Last Word

Cabo Verde made history, six matches will finish the group stage, and US Soccer is making a long-term play for Pochettino

Jun 27, 2026

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14 min read

The Loss That Wasn't, The Win That Was

The USA finished first in Group D. Ecuador finished alive. Mauricio Pochettino and Sebastián Beccacece both spent Thursday night telling everyone to listen more carefully.

Jun 26, 2026

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10 min read

Three for History

USMNT-Türkiye at SoFi, South Africa through to the knockouts, and a World Cup that keeps writing new pages.

Jun 25, 2026

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10 min read

Six Matches, Three Group Races, One Long Wednesday

From Vancouver to Mexico City, the World Cup starts deciding who is still standing for the knockouts.

Jun 24, 2026

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12 min read