The USA faces an interesting situation on Thursday. The Americans have already won their group, and Trkiye has already been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. So, does U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino try to continue building off the USA's good start, or does he put the focus on the round of 32? Let's answer your questions. If you were Poch, how would you handle this game vs. Trkiye? blake_newton48 Theres a good thing thats brewing with this squad right now, and I dont want to see much of that get disrupted by just making complete wholesale changes. Thats not to say I dont trust the depth of this group. I just want to keep building the momentum within this team as much as possible. The key players who will not play, though: anyone who is one yellow card away from suspension. Tyler Adams, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson and Folarin Balogun are one yellow card away from missing the round of 32 game. Nobody wants that to happen. This also gives Poch a chance to get minutes to some more guys, who could be important down the stretch in later rounds. The key storyline: Christian Pulisic. I am only playing him from the start if he is 100 percent fit. If hes 85 or 90 percent, Im not starting him. If thats the case, maybe he gets 10 or 15 minutes of run, maybe as much as a half hour, toward the end, but Im not pushing him or putting him in any jeopardy. The goal is to have a fully healthy Christian who is capable of firing on all cylinders for the round of 32. Whos the player youre most excited to see who we havent seen much of yet? jacobimoore.92 The first name that comes to mind is Gio Reyna. Id love to see more of him on the field since he could potentially make an impact later in the tournament. Id also like to see guys who can make their World Cup debuts with an appearance. Specifically, it would also be nice to see midfielder Christian Roldan and striker Haji Wright get to play in this game because theyre from the Los Angeles area. What has been your favorite match so far at the tournament? christopheracastro_23 Im very partial to the first USA game in Los Angeles. We had been waiting so long for that game and it had so many expectations. It was such an inspiring 90 minutes that filled the confidence that this fan base needed at that moment. Watching Lionel Messi at this tournament has been great, too. First, it was the hat trick against Algeria, and then he made history against Austria with his brace. Finally, Cape Verdes match against Uruguay on Sunday night was great. That teams existence in this tournament has been so fun to watch so far. Cape Verde nearly won that game and probably should have had a penalty late. Overall, Im really happy with how that team has conducted itself so far. Cape Verde is making its country proud going into its final match against Saudi Arabia, having taken two points from matches against Spain and Uruguay. Now, it can guarantee qualification for the round of 32 with a win. What was your preferred formation lineup to play in? kadenholmes68 Either a 4-2-3-1 as one of the two midfielders or a 4-3-3 where I was an "8" and could play from box to box. How old were you when you fell in love with football? fatttyy_toofineee My first memories of kicking a ball are from when I was 3 or 4 years old. Im sure my parents had me kicking a ball around before then because my dad loved the game, as did my mom. It was love at first sight with that first kick. I wasnt thinking about playing professionally at that age. Instead, I just enjoyed playing. I had three older siblings that I was always trying to compete with. I enjoyed competing and the fun I had with my family before I started watching on TV and became a fan.

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Arsenal open club-to-club talks to sign Jeremy MongaArsenal have stepped up their pursuit of Leicester City wonderkid Jeremy Monga, opening club-to-club negotiations over a deal for the English youngster, according to The Athletic.Talks between the two clubs are now underway, although no agreement has been reached.Discussions are progressing respectfully, with all parties mindful of the wingers age and long-term development.The 16-year-old has attracted interest from several elite clubs across Europe, but Arsenal have emerged as his preferred destination.The Gunners are hoping to strike an amicable agreement with Leicester rather than have the compensation fee determined by an independent tribunal.Monga is regarded as one of the countrys most exciting prospects and has already made history despite his age.He became the third-youngest player ever to appear in the Premier League when he debuted for Leicester against Newcastle United in April 2025 at just 15 years and 271 days old.He is behind only Arsenal academy graduates Max Dowman and Ethan Nwaneri.The teenager has since made 37 senior appearances for the Foxes, including 30 during the 2025/26 campaign.He was mostly used as an impact substitute in a difficult season that culminated in the clubs relegation to League One.Primarily deployed on the left wing, Monga is a fearless, right-footed attacker who thrives in one-on-one situations.His willingness to take on defenders, cut inside and attack the goal has made him one of the most highly rated youngsters in English football.He has also shown the versatility to play on the right or through the middle when needed.At his age, there are clearly areas of his game that still require refinement, particularly his defensive positioning and final decision-making.However, Arsenal believe his enormous potential makes him a worthwhile investment.Elsewhere, Arsenal continue to push to sign Morgan Rogers this summer.Meanwhile, Atletico Madrids reluctance to sell Julian Alvarez to Barcelona might create an opportunity for the North Londoners to sign him.

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp will assume the dual role of commissioner when Jay Monahan steps down from the position at the end of the year, the tour announced Monday.

TMZ Sports claims the 48-year-old, who won a gold medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, was charged with two misdemeanor counts following an incident on June 6.

The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.The team will still be required to leave after Friday's match in Seattle, a department spokesperson said. A spokesperson for the Iran Football Federation confirmed that the team will leave its base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, on Wednesday for Seattle.This was planned on our end, Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House FIFA Task Force, told The Associated Press. We were going to look at how the first two movements went, and if they went smoothly, we would extend the extra day in light of the longer travel time.Iran's squad has complained about the travel restrictions levied on the team, and the challenges the team has faced since the outbreak of war. For the first two matches, in Los Angeles, the team was not permitted to travel until the day before. The team's base camp was relocated from Tucson, Arizona, to Mexico. Several team officials and members of the support staff were barred from traveling into the U.S. with the team.It's not uncommon for teams to travel a day before the match, and it's in line with FIFA regulations. But Iran had asked for more time to acclimate to host cities and recover after matches. After Sunday's draw against Belgium, national team player Alireza Jahanbakhsh said he hoped the team could travel to Seattle as soon as possible to adapt to where they will play against Egypt.We dont ask for much. We just ask for the same procedure as for all the other 47 teams, he said. Hopefully we can bring everyone who is involved and help us with us. ___AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/fifa-world-cup

The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.The team will still be required to leave after Friday's match in Seattle, a department spokesperson said. A spokesperson for the Iran Football Federation confirmed that the team will leave its base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, on Wednesday for Seattle.This was planned on our end, Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House FIFA Task Force, told The Associated Press. We were going to look at how the first two movements went, and if they went smoothly, we would extend the extra day in light of the longer travel time.Iran's squad has complained about the travel restrictions levied on the team, and the challenges the team has faced since the outbreak of war. For the first two matches, in Los Angeles, the team was not permitted to travel until the day before. The team's base camp was relocated from Tucson, Arizona, to Mexico. Several team officials and members of the support staff were barred from traveling into the U.S. with the team.It's not uncommon for teams to travel a day before the match, and it's in line with FIFA regulations. But Iran had asked for more time to acclimate to host cities and recover after matches. After Sunday's draw against Belgium, national team player Alireza Jahanbakhsh said he hoped the team could travel to Seattle as soon as possible to adapt to where they will play against Egypt.We dont ask for much. We just ask for the same procedure as for all the other 47 teams, he said. Hopefully we can bring everyone who is involved and help us with us. ___AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/fifa-world-cup

Jeremy Clarkson has admitted he wishes Thomas Tuchel was English despite insisting the German is still the ideal man to lead the Three Lions to World Cup glory.The television presenter has travelled to Boston to watch England's second Group L match against Ghana and used the occasion to heap praise on Tuchel after an encouraging start to the tournament.England eased concerns surrounding their World Cup credentials with a 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening fixture, producing an impressive second-half display after being pegged back before the interval.Tuchel's side can take a giant stride towards the knockout stages with another win on Tuesday night and Clarkson believes the former Chelsea manager already looks capable of ending England's 60-year wait for football's biggest prize.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SaySpeaking to The Sun, the 66-year-old revealed he has become a huge admirer of the England boss."I loved the football England played against Croatia," Clarkson said."And I understand his half-time talk was very motivational and very clever as well."I love Tuchel. I really love him. Do I wish he was English? Yes. But he isn't, so we've got the best man to win it for us."Tuchel received widespread acclaim following England's victory over Croatia, with Harry Kane revealing the manager's team talk had inspired the players to emerge from the dressing room with renewed purpose.England restored their lead within moments of the restart through Jude Bellingham before Marcus Rashford wrapped up the victory late on.Clarkson also praised Tuchel's tactical flexibility, suggesting the German's willingness to alter his approach from game to game makes England difficult to prepare for."Tuchel makes lots of changes to shock teams," he said.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Fifa ban commentator from World Cup after furious meltdownLionel Messi is ending the Cristiano Ronaldo debate at this summer's World CupThomas Tuchel makes complaint ahead of England and Ghana World Cup clash"I seem to remember that from Chelsea. You see how he plays one game and think, 'OK, that's how he's going to play it'."And then the next time he doesn't play the same type of way. It's genius."Tuchel's appointment divided opinion when he was unveiled as Gareth Southgate's successor, with some supporters uncomfortable at the prospect of a foreign manager taking charge of the national team.However, Clarkson believes any reservations over Tuchel's nationality should be put aside if he can guide England to a first World Cup triumph since 1966.The former Top Gear presenter has crossed the Atlantic to support the Three Lions as interest among travelling fans and expatriates continues to grow along the East Coast.England know another three points against Ghana would leave them on the brink of qualification for the last 32 and further increase optimism that Tuchel's methods are already paying dividends.Ghana will, however, enter the match on a high themselves.They beat Panama 1-0 last time out, with Caleb Yirenkyi scoring late on to secure all three points.Antoine Semenyo will be their dangerman after a sensational season for Manchester City and Bournemouth. Win two tickets to a FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final. ExpressVPN are giving one lucky Friend or Member the chance to experience football's biggest tournament live, with flights and accommodation covered by GB News. Entries close 30 June. ENTER HERE.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

United States president Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final and help present the trophy, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.

Now a successful TV presenter, Briony May Williams said she started stress-baking when she became ill.