Major League Soccer

Goal machines Messi, Haaland and Mbappe give their teams perfect starts

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Argentina v Algeria - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 16, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi scores their first goal IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Denny Medley

Lionel Messi eyes history as Argentina begin World Cup defence against Algeria

Argentina captain and superstar Lionel Messi during a training session ahead of their World Cup clash against Algeria.

David Beckham honoured with Walk of Fame star as LA hosts World Cup games

David Beckham posing on his star after it was unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on June 12.

In Bay Area, World Cup is set to boost fast-growing grassroots soccer

A fan watches a game between FC Davis and San Francisco City FC at the Kezar Stadium in San Francisco, California, U.S., May 17, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

US face defining World Cup on home soil

May 31, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; United States forward Christian Pulisic (10) reacts after scoring in the first half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Senegal win can help fans ‘trust’ US World Cup bid, says Mauricio Pochettino

US talisman Christian Pulisic scoring past Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy during the Americans' 3-2 friendly win on May 31.

South Korea's Son scores brace in 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago

May 30, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; Republic of Korea forward Son Heung-Min (13) shoots the ball against Trinidad and Tobago during the second half at BYU South Field. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Canada’s squad announced, with recovering Alphonso Davies and high-scoring Jonathan David included as expected

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Bayern Munich celebrates winning the 2026 Bundesliga title - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - May 17, 2026 Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies walks out ahead of the celebrations REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth/File Photo

Giovanni Reyna included in US World Cup squad, four years after Doha drama

Giovanni Reyna, 23, remains one of the most technically gifted attacking players available.

South Korea’s Son Heung-min ‘feeling great’ for World Cup despite goal drought

Los Angeles FC's Son Heung-min (left) chatting with fellow South Korean Kim Kee-hee of the Seattle Sounders after LAFC's 1-0 MLS win on May 24.

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