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usatoday. com > story > sports > soccer > worldcup > 06/14/2026 > yan-diomande-ivory-coast-world-cup-usa > 90552178007

Who is Yan Diomande? What to know about USA-educated Ivory Coast World Cup star

1+ hour, 50+ min ago  (230+ words) One of Ivory Coast's most important players at the 2026 World Cup took a detour through the United States on his path to soccer stardom. Yan Diomande is one of the country's brightest hopes at just 19, and is set to play…...

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usatoday. com > story > sports > soccer > worldcup > 06/13/2026 > japan-manager-world-cup-wataru-endo-injury-liverpool > 90541601007

Japan manager made 'final decision' to send Wataru Endo home from World Cup

23+ hour, 16+ min ago  (387+ words) ARLINGTON, TX " Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu said he made the final call to send Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo home from the 2026 World Cup with a foot injury. Endo played in the first half of Samurai Blue's send-off match against Iceland…...

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usatoday. com > story > sports > soccer > worldcup > 06/11/2026 > world-cup-oldest-coach-record > 90516838007

World Cup oldest coach record to be broken three times in four days

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (261+ words) Records are meant to be broken " sometimes in quick succession. The start of the 2026 World Cup will bring a curious occurrence on the record front. Three men, in the course of four days, will break the record for oldest coach…...

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usatoday. com > story > sports > soccer > worldcup > 06/11/2026 > manchester-city-players-world-cup-2026 > 90369907007

Manchester City players in World Cup: Premier League giant leads all clubs in 2026

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (166+ words) Manchester City will send 19 players to the 2026 World Cup, the most of any club team in this year's tournament. City has won six of the last nine English Premier League titles, but fell short each of the past two seasons....

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usatoday. com > story > sports > soccer > worldcup > 06/11/2026 > chelsea-players-world-cup-2026-rosters > 90371721007

Chelsea players in World Cup 2026: What Premier League stars are in?

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (161+ words) USA Today Chelsea players in World Cup 2026: What Premier League stars are in? Two-time European champion Chelsea is sending eight players to this summer's World Cup in North America, featuring some regulars for a few of the tournament's favorites. Signed…...

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usatoday. com > story > sports > soccer > worldcup > 06/11/2026 > liverpool-players-2026-world-cup-rosters > 90373715007

Liverpool players in World Cup: What Reds stars are representing in 2026?

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (230+ words) USA Today Liverpool players in World Cup: What Reds stars are representing in 2026? One season removed from a Premier League title, Liverpool will send 11 players to the 2026 World Cup being held in North America. It was a disappointing season for…...

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usatoday. com > videos > sports > soccer > worldcup > 06/10/2026 > 2026-world-cup-predictions-christian-pulisic-talks-usmnt-preparation > 90493155007

2026 World Cup predictions, Christian Pulisic talks USMNT preparation

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (20+ words) USA Today 2026 World Cup predictions, Christian Pulisic talks USMNT preparation...

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usatoday. com > story > sports > soccer > worldcup > 06/09/2026 > top-young-players-2026-fifa-world-cup-lamine-yamal-gilberto-mora > 90436012007

Ranking the 10 top young players in the World Cup

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (916+ words) Soccer may be a young man's game, but this World Cup has plenty of players who have been around for some time. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set to play in their record sixth World Cups, while Mexico's Guillermo…...

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usatoday. com > story > sports > soccer > epl > 06/04/2026 > andoni-iraola-liverpool-manager-arne-slot-fired > 90407550007

Liverpool has a new boss. Here's what to know about Andoni Iraola.

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (345+ words) Former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola will take over as Liverpool's manager on a two-year deal, the Premier League club said on Thursday. The 43-year-old replaces Dutchman Arne Slot, who led Liverpool to the Premier League title in his debut campaign…...

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usatoday. com > story > sports > soccer > 05/30/2026 > liverpool-fires-arne-slot-andoni-iraola-replacement > 90330154007

Liverpool fires Arne Slot, with Andoni Iraola reportedly waiting in the wings

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (251+ words) Liverpool has fired manager Arne Slot, moving on from the Dutch coach just one year after he led the team to a 20th league title. While Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy after the 2024-25 season, Slot experienced a sophomore slump in…...