DAILYCALLER (Andrew Powell) - Caitlin Clark Stars In National Team Debut As US Obliterates China In Women’s World Cup Opener
A new golden era of Team USA begins now
NPR (Becky Sullivan) - U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino will stay through 2030 World Cup
Pochettino came on in 2024 to right the ship ahead of this year's World Cup, in which he led the team to a record three wins and helped ignite enthusiasm in millions of fans before a round of 16 exit.
AXIOS (Kerry Flynn) - World Cup final draws record 62.8M U.S. viewers
Sunday's FIFA World Cup final drew more than 62.8 million viewers in the U.S., making it the most-watched World Cup final and soccer telecast in American history. Why it matters: The record audience underscores soccer's growing popularity in the U.S. and is likely to boost the value of future media rights. By the numbers: The game , which saw Spain beat defending champion Argentina 1–0 in extra time, also was the most-watched soccer match in Spanish-language media history, Telemundo said. - Nearly 39 million U.S. viewers watched the game on Fox, which had exclusive English-language broadcast rights in the U.S. Those figures are up 132% from the 2022 final on Fox, the company said . - Another nearly 24 million U.S. viewers tuned into…
AXIOS (Herb Scribner) - America's World Cup spectacle smashes expectations
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is delivering a masterclass in global monoculture, stacking blockbuster ratings, on-field theatrics and a superstar race for soccer immortality. Why it matters: Skeptics spent months bracing for the World Cup to collide with a polarized, parochial and priced-out American public. The tournament has answered back with the largest U.S. viewing audiences in soccer history. State of play: Even with all three host nations eliminated, ratings, attendance and buzz are through the roof heading into a dream semifinal slate: England–Argentina and France–Spain. - USA–Belgium in the round of 16 drew a final combined audience of 50.1 million viewers on Fox and Telemundo — the largest soccer audience ever recorded in…
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Faith on the World Cup field | One Nation Under God
In this episode of "One Nation Under God," Susie Pinto sits down with Pastor Jesse Bradley, chaplain of the U.S. Men's National Team and Seattle Sounders, founder of Just Choose Hope and Pastor at Grace Community Church in Auburn, Washington. Together, they discuss soccer players showing faith on the field, why it's important for players like Lionel Messi to not be afraid to display their faith and how Bradley found his faith after being raised as an atheist. Just Choose Hope: https://justchoosehope.org/ #religion #WorldCup #faith CREDITS: Host: Susie Pinto Executive Producer: Andy Gipson Editorial Producer: Meagan Ourada Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson Associate Producer: Mekhi Rhodes Editor: Allen Keefner NewsNation is your source…
YOUTUBE (Portland Andy) - I Went to Seattle for USA vs Belgium World Cup 2026! Full Match Day Experience
Join me (Portland Andy) as I head from Portland to Seattle for the USA vs Belgium Round of 16 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup! This raw, on-the-ground vlog captures the full match day experience at iconic Lumen Field: • Pre-game hype, massive crowds, and the epic fan march • Navigating Seattle chaos — parking, lines, and stadium entry • Inside the stadium: chanting USA, grabbing beers, and feeling the electric atmosphere • Post-match fan reactions after the tough 1-4 result • Exploring Seattle afterwards (yes, I hit the famous Gum Wall ) Even with the heartbreaking loss, the energy in Seattle was unreal. US soccer is growing fast and these moments are what it’s all about! Drop your thoughts on the match in the comments Who…
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - FIFA Reverses Red Card, Clearing USMNT’s Star to Play
U.S. star Folarin Balogun will play Monday night in the round of 16 after FIFA to reversed a controversial red card handed down to him in the round of 32.
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ABCNEWS - After his suspension was lifted, Balogun has little impact in US World Cup loss
Folarin Balogun’s presence on the field for the United States against Belgium had a seismic impact on the world of soccer, but he ultimately played a forgettable role in the Americans’ 4-1 loss in the World Cup round of 16
NEWSNATIONNOW (RONALD BLUM, Associated Press) - Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals
Christian Pulisic was forced off the bench after injuring his right foot in the 52nd minute.