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FIFA is an easy target for something that likely would've happened anyway, but it could've catered more to specific sects of fandom Henry Bushnell188 USA's Tyler Adams has suspected MCL injury, says Bournemouth head coach Henry Bushnell and Mark Critchley55 USMNT Tracker: Whisper it, but Reyna is getting regular minutes. Plus: Return of the Jedi! Greg O'Keeffe72 Introducing The Insiders, The Athletic's podcast digging into what's really going on at the 2026 World Cup The Athletic UK Staff18 World Cup ticket requests top 5M in first 24 hours, says FIFA Melanie Anzidei77 Advertisement Ticket prices released this week by FIFA were, on average, 174 per cent higher than in the original North American bid book. Adam Crafton207 The 28-year-old has only made three appearances for Fulham this season, with severe pain undermining his efforts to get match-fit. Greg O'Keeffe11 POWERED BY NEW US Men’s Soccer National Team 2006 Media Guide 1 available $24. 95 View Listing NEW 2025 United States National Team Home Football Shirt 1 available $41. 00 View Listing USED USA SOCCER FEDERATION 2012 REFEREES JERSEY SIZE XL 1 available $24. 29 View Listing UNSPECIFIED Nike USMNT US Mens National Team Pullover Hoodie 2023 DH4829-050 Men’s Sz: Large 1 available $49. 99 View Listing Group D may not have one of the World Cup's giants, but it won't include any genuine weaklings, either Henry Bushnell100 The World Cup is about so much more than just the football. FIFA's pricing structure for next summer's tournament ignores that Sebastian Stafford-Bloor339 Advertisement The 2026 World Cup final could be the single most lucrative match in soccer history. Henry Bushnell188 For the first time, tickets are available to specific World Cup games, and the prices are largely on a significant rise Henry Bushnell81 For each of the 16 host sites, the World Cup draw and fixture release hit a bit differently. Here's who has it the best – and worst Melanie Anzidei113 The USMNT's road to the World Cup is now officially complete after the booking of its final friendly opponent Avi Creditor29 If Turkey emerges from a UEFA playoff, the USMNT will have played all its World Cup group opponents in recent friendlies Paul Tenorio8 The World Cup task force's CEO speaks to The Athletic about Trump's domestic policy, moving World Cup games and immigration concerns. Adam Crafton85 Advertisement History makes it clear that the USA's 2026 World Cup opener against Paraguay will dictate its fortunes Martin Rogers29 Research by The Athletic for two-night stays around World Cup games in the 16 host cities has revealed huge price hikes Adam Crafton and Henry Bushnell156 Folarin Balogun is the first American to score in three straight Champions League appearances, while Ricardo Pepi remains a super sub. Greg O'Keeffe25 Pulisic has the chance of a lifetime to boost his legacy and take the Americans on a deep run with a manageable road ahead Charlie Davies35 The Ivorian forward scored a hat-trick for Leipzig while USMNT's Gio Reyna made the most of a rare start for Gladbach Sebastian Stafford-Bloor23 Pulisic warded off an illness to score twice off the bench for AC Milan and tie for the league lead in goals Avi Creditor114 Advertisement If you plan to catch a few games this summer, here is a World Cup-themed travel itinerary, built around five standout matches, to consider Felipe Cardenas33 The latest check-in on the leading American players operating across Europe Greg O'Keeffe24 Home advantage can be a key factor for the Americans, as it has been for previous World Cup hosts. Henry Bushnell27 Every game will pause for three minutes in the middle of each half, which will essentially split the match into quarters. Henry Bushnell129 See More