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US Soccer Admits Home World Cup Didn't Bring Progress

US Soccer Admits Home World Cup Didn't Bring Progress

Inside US Soccer, nobody calls it a failure after the 4-1 loss to Belgium, but they do call it a missed opportunity, even as revenue climbs and the upcoming clash with Mexico looms...

By EnPelotas Staff
Liga MX

Liga MX: Matchday 10 is the highest-scoring round so far

Nine matches produced 35 goals, with three games ending 6-6 in combined scoring, before Liga MX pauses for the FIFA date.

Mexico favored over Peru in friendly

Mexico favored over Peru in friendly

The model gives Rafael Marquez's side a 74% chance of winning against a Peru side going through a rough patch, even though the all-time series between the two teams is even.

USA Hosts Chile as Favorite in Friendly

USA Hosts Chile as Favorite in Friendly

The hosts arrive on a scoring streak with a 50 percent win probability, while Chile looks to rediscover the net at Energizer Park.

Italy thrashes Turkey 1-4

Italy thrashes Turkey 1-4

The Azzurri were ruthless in front of goal, and strikes from Bastoni, Frattesi, Kayode and Esposito left Turkey at the bottom of Group A1.

Sweden Rout Poland 3-1 in Nations League

Sweden Rout Poland 3-1 in Nations League

The Swedes overturned Szymanski's equalizer with goals from Ayari and Gyökeres to top Group B4, while Poland slips to third place.

Bosnia thrash Romania 2-4 with three headers

Bosnia thrash Romania 2-4 with three headers

The visitors raced to a 0-3 lead with two early headed goals and held on despite a Romanian comeback, leaving Romania pointless at the bottom of Group B4.

Northern Ireland 0-0 Hungary: points shared

Northern Ireland 0-0 Hungary: points shared

A crossbar and a string of saves kept the ball out of the net at Windsor Park, where the hosts move top of Group B2 while Hungary stays stuck in fourth.

Olise strike gives France win over Belgium

Olise strike gives France win over Belgium

A late goal from substitute Michael Olise gave France a 1-0 win over Belgium and the lead in Nations League Group A1, even though the hosts had entered the match as favorites.

Labruna: from La Máquina star to eternal River idol

Labruna: from La Máquina star to eternal River idol

The all-time leading scorer in the Superclásico and a champion both as a player and a manager, his birthday now stands as River Plate's official Fan Day.

Latvia and Cyprus Settle for Scoreless Draw

Latvia and Cyprus Settle for Scoreless Draw

Cyprus controlled the game with 67 percent possession and 18 shots, but couldn't break through against Latvia in the Nations League, a result that leaves both sides with a single p...

Georgia pushes hard but settles for 0-0 draw with Ukraine

Georgia pushes hard but settles for 0-0 draw with Ukraine

With Kvaratskhelia as the standout performer and an xG of 1.21 to 0.24, Georgia couldn't turn its dominance into goals, and Ukraine stays comfortably near the top of Group B2.

Montenegro tops Armenia 3-2 to lead group

Montenegro tops Armenia 3-2 to lead group

An own goal and an 88th minute strike from Latkovic gave Montenegro the win in Yerevan and a perfect record atop Group C2.

Spain-Croatia clash for A3 top spot

Spain-Croatia clash for A3 top spot

Both sides arrive with a perfect record, and history favors Spain, which also comes in as the heavy favorite according to the prediction model.

Scotland, Switzerland vie for top spot

Scotland, Switzerland vie for top spot

At Hampden Park, Switzerland arrives as a slight favorite against a Scotland side still chasing its first win in Group B1.

Czechia, England hunt first point

Czechia, England hunt first point

Both sides arrive pointless after losing their group A3 openers, but the model gives England a 73% chance of winning at the Fortuna Arena.

Liga Profesional de Argentina

Racing Cuts Vojvoda Loose After Boca Elimination

The coach lasted just 13 games in Avellaneda, and the interim job now falls to Sebastian "Chirola" Romero.

Russia and Iran face off in tight Kazan friendly

Russia and Iran face off in tight Kazan friendly

At the Ak Bars Arena, a Russia side in good form hosts an inconsistent Iran, with the models giving a slight edge to the home team but no clear favorite.

Deportes

João Félix wants to assist Cristiano's 1,000th goal

The Al Nassr forward, who already celebrated the league title alongside Ronaldo, admits he chases the ball every chance he gets with that historic milestone in mind.

UEFA Liga de Naciones

Ødegaard Furious With Bernardo Silva After Tackle

The Norwegian captain ended up limping and hurled an insult at the Portuguese star, who only saw yellow for a challenge in stoppage time of the Nations League match that finished 2...

Egypt sits Salah out against South Sudan

Egypt sits Salah out against South Sudan

The Egyptian federation clarifies that the captain's absence was agreed before the draw with Angola to protect him from Juba's artificial surface.

Eric García out with Spain: Barca's injury list hits five

Eric García out with Spain: Barca's injury list hits five

The center back left the national team camp after discomfort that had already kept him out against England, and De la Fuente called up Le Normand as his replacement.

Brazil favored against Australia in Brisbane

Brazil favored against Australia in Brisbane

At Suncorp Stadium, Ancelotti's Canarinha carries a 43 percent win probability against an Australian side hoping to pull off an upset despite a lopsided head to head record.

Deportes

Madrid, Barça watching Haaland amid City crisis

A potential sanction against the English club could also open the door for the two Spanish giants to jump into the race for young talent Cavan Sullivan.

Henry Martin's hat trick lifts America to 4-2 win

Henry Martin's hat trick lifts America to 4-2 win

In a match with three penalties awarded in its favor, America came from behind twice thanks to a Henry Martin hat trick, cementing its place as Toluca's closest pursuer in Liga MX.

Leon Beats Juarez 2-1 Late

Leon Beats Juarez 2-1 Late

An own goal, a 93rd minute penalty and an Alvarado strike in the 98th gave Leon an agonizing win that pulls them closer to the top of the table, while Juarez remains last in Liga M...

Peñarol built a historic 1949 squad

Peñarol built a historic 1949 squad

After the players' strike, Alliaume's club brought in Ghiggia, Míguez and Hohberg alongside Schiaffino and Vidal, already at the club, to take on the season set to begin in August....

Gonçalves, Peñarol's all-time appearance leader

Gonçalves, Peñarol's all-time appearance leader

With 574 matches between 1957 and 1970, Tito tops a list that also includes Bengoechea, Caetano, Pacheco, Spencer and Morena.

Fernando Morena: The Peñarol Idol Who Was Even Bigger Off the Field

Fernando Morena: The Peñarol Idol Who Was Even Bigger Off the Field

We look back at the career of Peñarol's all-time top scorer, his records with the club and the national team, and the stories that explain why he is remembered more for his charact...

Liga Profesional de Argentina

Racing falls 3-2 to Boca, trouble for Vojvoda

After the quarterfinal elimination, Vojvoda canceled his press conference and his future remains uncertain, though club officials have yet to make a decision.

    
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