Hundreds of corner seats have been ripped out of Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium and truckloads of freshly harvested sod were beginning the 1,200-mile journey from Washington state Tuesday as the venue puts the finishing touches on its facelift for soccer’s World Cup. The $5 billion stadium has also had to bury its NFL-standard synthetic turf […]
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California says probing possible violations over World Cup ticket sales
California has contacted FIFA over possible legal violations in the sale of World Cup tickets following allegations that some fans purchased seats in categories that were later changed, the state’s attorney general said Wednesday. The probe, which comes as supporters complain about the high prices of tickets for this year’s tournament, follows reports that soccer’s […]
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US ‘golden generation’ raises World Cup hosts’ expectations
With home advantage, a forgiving group draw, and a talented roster widely dubbed the United States’ “golden generation,” coach Mauricio Pochettino is daring fans to ask “Why not us?” The global superpower may historically be a footballing minnow, but soccer has boomed since the US last hosted in 1994, and the co-hosts are no longer […]
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Portugal downs USA 2-0 as World Cup hosts again fail to shine
Bruno Fernandes picked apart the United States defense to hand Portugal a 2-0 win Tuesday over the World Cup hosts, who again failed to deliver against top-tier opponents ahead of this summer’s tournament. Manchester United playmaker Fernandes had two assists, setting up Francisco Trincao with a cool backheel, before finding a totally unmarked Joao Felix […]
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MLS dreams of global fanbase after World Cup showcase
MLS dreams of global fanbase after World Cup showcase.
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USMNT: Defiant Pochettino is ready for ‘even greater’ Portugal test
U.S. national team coach Mauricio Pochettino expects Tuesday’s pre-World Cup clash with Portugal to be an even tougher assignment for the tournament co-hosts than their recent 5-2 thrashing by Belgium. But the manager insisted he is happy that his final chance to assess his players before naming his World Cup squad will be another daunting […]
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Reality check: USA thrashed 5-2 by Belgium
The United States were routed 5-2 by Belgium on Saturday in a humbling defeat for Mauricio Pochettino’s team as they prepare to co-host this summer’s World Cup. The thrashing comes as a wakeup call just 75 days before the tournament for the Americans, who after a good run of recent results were found severely lacking […]