The United States is gearing up for what could potentially be its most important soccer tournament in the nation's history.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will begin on June 11 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico, with a matchup between host nation Mexico and Group A challenger South Africa. In 2010, South Africa became the first African nation to host a World Cup.

It's a statement victory for the USMNT as they stretched their unbeaten run to five games to end 2025. They've hit their stride under Mauricio Pochettino, and no matter who is in the lineup, an identity is forming. Let's take a look at the goals:

USA Gymnastics is facing a new lawsuit alleging failure to protect athletes from coach Sean Gardner's sexual abuse despite 2017 reports to SafeSport.

Characters are welcome again at USA Network, entertainment stays on the menu at E! and Oxygen still lives and breathes true crime. That's the message Versant entertainment president Val Boreland plans to share Thursday at Versant's first investor day,

The uniforms are an homage to the 1960s squad, which won America's first ice hockey gold medal.

"Sure, winning is fun, but having fun is the most important thing," said Marcelio Ramos, a Brazil native who lives in Berkeley.