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The U.S. men's soccer team is dreaming bigger than ever before, with Coach Mauricio Pochettino telling players they can win the 2026 World Cup on home soil. Despite having no players ranked in the world's top 100, the team is betting on belief, home-field advantage, and a hunger to prove doubters wrong.
For the first time in decades, the U.S. men's soccer team enters a World Cup on home soil with a coach who believes they can win it all. Despite challenges, players are embracing the chance to make history in front of family and friends.
Mauricio Dubón is proving he's built for pressure moments, hitting .440 with two outs and runners in scoring position this season. His secret weapon? A Hall of Fame mentor sitting in the stands.
U.S. soccer veteran Tim Ream will lead the national team into the 2026 World Cup as captain, becoming the oldest American to play in a men's World Cup. The defender's journey from backup player to team leader shows that dedication and experience still matter in modern sports.
The US men's national team dominated Senegal 3-2 in a thrilling pre-World Cup friendly, showing the kind of confidence and skill that has fans dreaming big. With nearly 58,000 fans cheering them on in Charlotte, the Americans proved they're ready for the world stage.
American soccer star Christian Pulisic finally scored his first goal in five months during a 3-2 win over Senegal, ending a frustrating drought just days before the World Cup. The USMNT captain's relief was palpable as he helped his team prepare for their opening match against Paraguay.
Real Salt Lake's teenage homegrown player Zavier Gozo is making an impossible-to-ignore case for the U.S. Men's National Team's 2026 World Cup roster with his fourth goal in four games. The 19-year-old sparked a comeback victory over rival Colorado Rapids, continuing a breakout season that has fans and coaches buzzing about his potential.
Marcelo Bielsa once brought 2,000 video tapes to a World Cup to study every opponent. The 70-year-old coach's legendary dedication has influenced a generation of football managers worldwide.
Former USA soccer coach Gregg Berhalter penned a heartfelt letter to his son Sebastian ahead of his first World Cup appearance. The emotional note celebrates pride, humility, and a bond few fathers and sons ever share.
FC Cincinnati defender Miles Robinson is fighting for a spot on the US Men's National Team roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, four years after an Achilles injury crushed his 2022 dreams. The comeback story shows how belief and gratitude turned devastation into determination.
Self-driving car company Waymo confirmed its autonomous vehicles get help from remote human advisors who step in during tricky road situations. The disclosure is sparking important conversations about how to make robotaxis safer as they become part of everyday transportation.
President Claudia Sheinbaum used a boxing event to deliver a powerful message to Mexican women and girls: there are no limits to what they can achieve. Mexico's first female president called out gender-based career discouragement, even from families.
Australian UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski thrilled his home crowd by defending his featherweight title against Brazil's Diego Lopes in a hard-fought battle. The victory marks a triumphant homecoming for the fighter who hadn't competed in Australia in nearly three years.
Four major German companies just committed $133 million to expand operations in central Mexico's Querétaro state, creating 900 new jobs. The investment announcements came during this week's Hannover Messe industrial trade fair in Germany.
When a city truck plunged into the Miami River, Rafael Valdez didn't hesitate—he dove in and smashed through the window to pull two trapped workers to safety. His quick thinking and bravery earned him 18 stitches and saved two lives.
Mexico just launched a program that pays 5,000 professional boxers $550 monthly to teach kids boxing and keep them engaged in positive activities. The initiative tackles two problems at once: giving struggling fighters steady income while reaching 100,000 young people nationwide.
Mexican authorities just shut down one of the country's largest fuel theft operations, seizing $7.2 million in assets and arresting 14 people after a year-long investigation. The criminal network had smuggled over 564 million liters of fuel worth $1.3 billion since 2023.
Researchers in Brazil have discovered a way to transform discarded cocoa husks into chocolate-flavored honey packed with heart-healthy nutrients. The breakthrough uses only sound waves and honey, turning agricultural waste into a delicious health food.
Leaders from Colombia, Mexico, and Ecuador are pioneering new housing models that blend public support with private investment to build climate-smart cities. Their approach could reshape how cities worldwide tackle affordable housing.
In northern Mexico, researchers and students are building colorful "insect hotels" from recycled wood to shelter struggling bee populations. The tiny refuges are already working: a locally extinct stick insect checked into the first one.
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