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USMNT World Cup struggles can't be fixed by overhauling youth development

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Down to the Final Four
France counterattack, Argentina set pieces: How World Cup semifinalists score goals

Get ready for the semifinals! What you need to know, top players, predictions, odds


New faces at Old Trafford
Inside Man United's summer rebuild, as Santos and Tielemans bolster midfield

Is Youri Tielemans a good signing for Man United?


Sights, sounds and storylines
World Cup Daily live: Haaland latest star to inspire baby name boom

Haaland arrives in Norway with a taxidermy raccoon

Inside Spain's World Cup camp: Can good vibes carry them to title?

Has Olise 'outshined' Mbappé for France at the World Cup?


Transfer Talk
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool, Chelsea, Spurs eye Norway World Cup star


Turning the page
30 players who could represent the USMNT at the 2030 World Cup

Messi is about to play England for the first time ever! Here's his record vs. world's top teams

Have Argentina had the easiest route to the World Cup semifinals?


Going the distance
Preparing for penalties: How goalkeepers get ready for World Cup shootouts

Hate extra time and penalties? One man is on a mission to replace them

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- Infantino reported to IOC over Trump ties at WC
- Kane rejects England 'division,' backs Bellingham
- Yamal: France SF most important match of career
- Alonso: Chelsea job over Liverpool 'about timings'
- Balogun joins LeBron's agency after breakout WC
- Sources: Man Utd in advanced talks for Tielemans
- Haaland, Norway return home to heroes' welcome
- Police investigating death of South Africa's Adams
- 🥤 Why hydration breaks could be here to stay
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