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From military brats to birthright citizens: how USMNT’s magnificent mess became its strength
For decades, US Soccer sought a single identity. Instead, its most talented team emerged from a uniquely American mix of backgrounds, pathways and cultures
Screen epics: World Cup 2026 viewing parties around the globe – in pictures
Photographs from across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia and the Americas show communities gathering to watch the greatest show on earth
World Cup schedule today: How to watch Scotland v Brazil, TV channels & live stream Wednesday 24 June
What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Wednesday 24 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live streams
‘For future generations’: Brazil working hard to ensure successful 2027 Women’s World Cup
With one year to go on Wednesday, this week’s newsletter speaks to Aline Pellegrino and Angelina Constantino about their hopes for the tournament
‘Not much faith’: the view from Brazil as they prepare to face Scotland
Debate is raging back home about whether Neymar, Casemiro, Endrick – and others – should be in the World Cup team against the Tartan Army
Lazio Women to pay compensation after Cas pregnancy discrimination ruling
Lazio Women unlawfully ended Maja Göthberg’s time at the club because of her pregnancy, Cas has ruled, ordering the Italian club to pay compensation
Five breakout World Cup stars who could prosper in the Premier League
Alex Freeman has impressed from right-back while Eli Just is catching the eye with his body swerves and goal threat
Which footballers have refused to celebrate a goal against another country?
Plus: is Dick Advocaat unique among national-team coaches, long waits between World Cups, and Dave Beasant revisionism
Colombia 1-0 DR Congo: World Cup 2026 – as it happened
Colombia book their last-32 spot after edging out DR Congo with a goal to Daniel Muñoz in Guadalajara