The U.S. men’s national team opened the 2026 World Cup with a 4-1 victory over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium. Folarin Balogun scored twice in his World Cup debut, while Gio Reyna added a stoppage-time goal.
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The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team has announced its 26-player roster for the 2026 World Cup, blending veterans like Christian Pulisic with newcomers such as Matt Freese. The tournament kicks off next month with the U.S. facing Paraguay in California.
Football Australia has decided not to enter the bidding contest for the 2034 World Cup, leaving Saudi Arabia as the only declared candidate. This has caused dismay among human rights activists, who fear that the kingdom's hosting of the event could be used to legitimize its alleged human rights abuses. Qatar has pushed back against the criticism, insisting that everyone was welcome in the country and denying reports of worker abuse.
Saudi Arabian soccer team Al-Hilal has made a record-breaking €300 million ($332 million) bid for French soccer icon Kylian Mbappe, in a sign of their ambition to become a major player in the sport. Mbappe is currently under contract with Paris Saint-Germaine, but is reportedly seeking to join Real Madrid starting in the 2024-25 campaign. If the transfer to Al-Hilal goes through, it would open the door for an even more lucrative deal, even if it's just for one year.