Football Fixtures

Pochettino defends USMNT players: 'Criticize me,' not them

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino defended his players and said criticism of the team should be directed at him and not his roster after Tuesday's 2-0 victory over Japan at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio.

What Irankunda and Co. need to do to stay in Popovic's plans

Nestory Irankunda and Mohamed Toure shone for Australia against New Zealand. So what do they need to do now to ensure they start for the Socceroos at the World Cup?

Bolivia stun Brazil to secure WC playoff spot

Miguel Terceros scored from a penalty in the first half and Bolivia downed Brazil 1-0 on Tuesday in South American qualifying which combined with Colombia's win over Venezuela helped the Bolivians advance to the playoff tournament for the 2026 World Cup.

Pulisic rates 9/10 as Japan win gets USMNT back on track

Christian Pulisic was among the USMNT's best as Mauricio Pochettino's men bounced back from Saturday's concerning loss against South Korea to defeat Japan 2-0.

USMNT bounces back with 2-0 win vs. Japan

Alejandro Zendejas and Folarin Balogun both score as the United States defeats Japan 2-0.

Balogun, Zendejas lead United States to big win over Japan

The United States picked up a big win over Japan in a friendly at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday night -- a result that gives Mauricio Pochettino's side some good news to end the September international window.