Herculez Gomez
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17-12-2 in 31 matches, 0-2-0 record against Mexico, no trophies, 3-2-0 in the 2026 World Cup expanded tournament, and the worst defeat in modern World Cup history while hosting the tournament. JT Batson gets his guy. #USMNT
FIFA abandons plan for private equity. Gianni Infantino clearly sees the writing on the wall as many of his closest allies turn against him. His seat is no longer safe. What side of history was your federation on? Hold them accountable. Your voice clearly matter$.
While CONCACAF, UEFA, and many others condemn Infantino & FIFA’s attempt to sell out the game, the FMF says, “it will analyze what is more convenient to their development.” Birds of a feather. US Soccer, you're next.
Forty-plus days of World Cup coverage. Around the clock. En español and in English. Eight years of waiting for this moment, and somehow, it still exceeded every expectation. I could not be prouder of the work we did, the stories we told, and the people we connected with along the way.
For 40 days, America was the centerpiece of the beautiful game. Couldn’t be prouder to have been part of the coverage and to have shared the journey with so many of you. Thank you to everyone who watched, listened, commented, disagreed, and came along for the ride. Gracias
The strongest XI the USMNT has against Belgium. Their slogan was “US vs the world,” and today, in the eyes of the world, it will be. #USMNT
Representing my country has always been one of the greatest privileges of my life. As the son of Mexican immigrants, wearing the crest meant more than fulfilling a childhood dream.
Same XI that started against Paraguay. The strongest eleven possible. It's only the second match under Pochettino, but this is the right lineup. Movement will be key to draw out the opponent and create chances. #USMNT
Javier Aguirre chooses Jorge Sanchez over Israel Reyes at right back. Sends team captain Edson Alvarez back as a substitute. Stick with Luis Romo, who joins Erick Lira and teenage sensation Gil Mora. Same Tridente up top. 🔱 #Mexico
Bombito & Eustaquio are back in the #CANMNT lineup. Larin saved for 2nd half. My gut tells me 🇿🇦 will struggle against 🇨🇦's press and aren’t good enough to play out of the back, nor athletic enough to keep up. But it’s a KO game, all bets are off. Limiting errors is crucial.
10 regular first choice players are changes from the starting XI that played vs Paraguay. Weston McKennie is the only holdover, with a heavily rotated squad. Six days until the RD32 game, and first team players may go 13 days between competitive matches. Big decisions. #USMNT
Alaska’s own Mexican American Obed Vargas makes his World Cup debut for Mexico. What a moment. 🇲🇽 🇺🇸
Edson Alvarez steps in for suspended Cesar Montes. Jorge Sanchez in for Israel Reyes. Luis Romo in Álvaro Fidalgo. Aguirre is trying to protect the back line. I get it but wow. 🤯 🇲🇽 🇰🇷
6-0 pounding and a Jonathan David hat trick. It will probably be short lived but a Canadian is atop the World Cup golden boot.
Nathan Saliba with the golazo and tribute for Ismael Kone. ❤️ #CANMNT
Ahmed and Cyle Larin slide into the #CANMNT starting XI, forming a very offensive minded lineup for Jesse Marsch. There could also be a World Cup appearance in front of his home crowd in Vancouver for captain Alphonso Davies. Epic scenes if so.
I never imagined I’d make it this far. From dreaming about the World Cup to playing in one, now having my own commercial during one. Dream big. It’s worth it. 🌎⚽ The all-new 2027 Kia Telluride Turbo-Hybrid. Inspiration Connects Us All. #Ad @kialatino
Your #USMNT vs Paraguay. Chris Richards is back! Solid XI, and this game promises to be a battle. US has shown real promise in the last two games, but Paraguay is tough. Can’t wait.
Israel Reyes comes in for Jorge Sanchez. Alvaro Fidalgo replaces teenage sensation Gil Mora. Erick Lira gets the nod over team captain Edson Alvarez. Quiñones for Alexis. And Mexican American Brian Gutierrez gets the start! 🇲🇽
As close to the starting XI as you’ll see. Chris Richards for Miles Robinson, and I believe this will be the XI for the #USMNT's opening World Cup match against Paraguay.
No Gilberto Mora in Mexico’s XI, Fidalgo instead. Jorge Sánchez gets the nod over Reyes. Quiñones over Alexis Vega. This could very well be Vasco Aguirre’s starting lineup against South Africa in the World Cup opener.
Official 2026 Mexico World Cup roster. Mexican Americans Brian Gutierrez and Obed Vargas make the list and could feature prominently this summer. 🇲🇽 German Berterame, Marcel Ruiz, Richy Ledezma, Diego Lainez a few of the snubs.
Looks like 3-4–2-1 (we shall see). Ream, McKenzie, and Freeman. Dest and Robinson wingbacks. Adams and Berhalter double pivot. Double 10 Pulisic and Gio. Ricardo Pepi up top. #USMNT
According to The Guardian, this is Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-man roster for the #USMNT 2026 World Cup. Alejandro Zendejas is IN, but Tanner Tessman is OUT.