Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: August 4, 2026, 2:31 AM ET

USMNT and Club Soccer News

Mauricio Pochettino signed a new contract to continue as manager of the U.S. men's national team (USMNT). The new deal will see him remain with the USMNT through the 2030 World Cup. The question remains what will happen if a major European club expresses interest in Pochettino before 2030. Inter Miami has not made any inquiries regarding the signing of Kevin De Bruyne, according to a club source who spoke with ESPN. Atlético Madrid has expressed admiration for Manchester City winger Jack Grealish. Bernardo Silva said he "didn't think twice" about joining Real Madrid after his initial training session with the team on Monday. Arsenal has unveiled their new third kit for the 2026-27 season, which bears a resemblance to a previous design. MLS has launched an investigation into "reported antisemitic and discriminatory language" directed at New England Revolution striker Dor Turgeman during their recent 2-2 draw with CF Montreal. Larry Berg a part-owner of LAFC, has been appointed as the next commissioner of MLS and will succeed Don Garber on January 1, 2027.

Global Football Developments

A decade after Euro 2016, key figures have shared the inside story of the summer that significantly altered Welsh football. The Premier League is set to begin later this month, with 20 promising young players, one from each club, identified as potential breakthrough talents for the upcoming season. FIFA president Infantino's past attempts to gamble on questionable ideas have been unsuccessful, and his World Cup plans are described as ham-fisted and delusional from both business and political standpoints. The EAFC video game franchise, which is now a central part of soccer culture, originated from the unexpected bestseller FIFA International Soccer.

Motorsport and Other Sports

Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali has confirmed that contingency plans are in place for the 2027 F1 calendar should the conflict in the Middle East persist into next year. Racing action on Tuesday will take place at Ffos Las and Lingfield, featuring seven races from each venue broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing.