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6:51 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — Christian Pulisic assured his United States teammates he’d be ready for Saturday’s match against the Netherlands after picking up an injury in his team’s Group B win over Iran on Tuesday. Pulisic was involved in a hard collision with Iran keeper Alireza Beiranvand shortly before half-time as he tapped

7:51 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — On Monday, United States men’s national team manager Gregg Berhalter was asked to be, among other things, an economist, a customs agent, an expert on military policy and a United Nations ambassador. On Tuesday, he finally got to be what he most wanted: A coach who’s taken his team

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2:52 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — Less than 24 hours from kickoff, the drama surrounding the United States men’s national team’s match against Iran on Tuesday has reached fever pitch. Not only is there everything to play for on the field, there is a growing discontent between the geopolitical rivals away from the pitch. Throughout

10:53 AM ET Jeff Carlisle Close U.S. soccer correspondent Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Kyle Bonagura Close ESPN Staff Writer Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. The group stage match between the United States and Iran at the 1998 World Cup remains one

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4:05 PM ET AL RAYYAN, Qatar — US defender Walker Zimmerman said he and his teammates have no problem with the pressure that comes with a must-win game. The US men’s national team will face Iran at the Al Thumama Stadium on Tuesday, with a spot in the knockout rounds on the line. Iran is

7:14 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — This felt, for stretches, like a Champions League group stage game between potential tournament winners. You prod, you push, but, ultimately, you err on the side of caution because you know that you’ll live to fight another day. And the damage of a resounding defeat — even if only

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7:18 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi said Argentina have finally arrived at the World Cup after his goal helped beat Mexico 2-0 at Lusail Stadium. Shocked by Saudi Arabia in their opening game in Group C, Argentina bounced back Saturday to put themselves in position to qualify ahead of their final

4:27 PM ET Cesar Hernandez LUSAIL, Qatar — Goals from Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez saved Argentina from elimination in the World Cup and defeated Mexico 2-0 on Saturday in Group C. In front of 88,966 fans at Lusail Stadium, the match was at first a nervy one with plenty of fouls but a lack

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7:46 PM ET AL KHOR, Qatar — First came the deflating finish against Wales. Then came the not-quite-sure-how-to-feel-about-it stalemate with England. Now comes the only game that matters. That was the only thing to take away from Friday’s scoreless draw with the Three Lions here, the only truly meaningful talking point. Tactics? Personnel? All fun

4:30 PM ET AL KHOR, Qatar — The United States and England played to a 0-0 draw in their Group B encounter at the 2022 World Cup on Friday, leaving both sides with work to do in order to advance to the round of 16. The USA were the better side in a game lacking

10:09 AM ET DOHA, Qatar — Brazil could be without Neymar for the remainder of the World Cup group stage after he suffered an ankle injury in their opening win against Serbia on Thursday. On Friday, the Brazilian football association (CBF) confirmed both Neymar and Danilo, the right-back who also injured his ankle in the

9:27 AM ET AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Yunus Musah will be a centerpiece for the US men’s national team when it faces England in a critical World Cup group stage match on Friday, but he was close — very, very close — to playing for the other side. 2 Related In fact, if not for

4:27 PM ET LUSAIL, Qatar — Two goals from Richarlison propelled Brazil past a stubborn Serbia, 2-0, in the Selecao‘s opening game in Group G at the 2022 World Cup. It took Brazil manager Tite’s men a while to get going and, on a night when Neymar was subdued, it was left to Vinicius Jr.

7:00 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent DOHA, Qatar — For most national team captains arriving at the World Cup, the dream is to be the one left holding the trophy at Lusail Stadium on Dec. 18. But for Wales captain Gareth Bale, it’s a little different. He’s in Qatar to win matches, that’s obvious, but there’s