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Next Game: USA vs. Germany - Saturday, June 6 at 7.30pm in International Friendlies
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Saturday's World Cup warm-up predictions and previews including USA vs Germany, and England vs New Zealand
Sports Mole provides predictions and previews for all of Saturday's World Cup warm-up fixtures, including USA vs Germany.18:00
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Germany lineup vs. USA: Predicted XI for World Cup warm-up fixture
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Germany could line up for Saturday’s friendly fixture against the USA ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Jun 4, 15:05
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Preview:USA vs Germany - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's international friendly between USA and Germany, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 4, 15:00
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World Cup 2026 Group D preview: Prediction, teams, rankings, key fixture, star players
Sports Mole previews Group D of the 2026 World Cup, including predictions for the United States of America, Paraguay, Turkey and Australia.Jun 4, 01:09
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World Cup 2026 Mascots: Who are they? What do they represent?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at all three official mascots for the 2026 World Cup representing the United States, Canada and Mexico.Jun 2, 16:30
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Greatest World Cup kits of all time ranked
Sports Mole takes a look back and ranks the greatest World Cup kits of all time.Jun 1, 17:27
Preview:USA vs Senegal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's International Friendlies clash between USA and Senegal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 29, 19:25
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World Cup 2026: Which teams have qualified for this summer's tournament in North America?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at each team to have qualified for the 2026 World Cup in North America and how they got there.May 11, 08:00
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USA World Cup 2026 squad: Full list, predicted lineup, depth chart, latest news
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at USA’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, including squad numbers, predicted lineup, depth chart and the latest news.May 11, 07:04
2026 World Cup: When will USA's squad for this summer's tournament be announced?
Sports Mole looks at when USA will name their squad for the 2026 World Cup, as the national side bid to advance past the group stage for the first time in their history.Apr 20, 10:19
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Real Madrid put together 'three-man shortlist' as club plan to replace head coach Alvaro Arbeloa this summer
Real Madrid are reportedly considering appointing Mauricio Pochettino as their next head coach.Apr 16, 14:14
Mauricio Pochettino delivers clear response on Tottenham, Real Madrid links as USA boss makes Spurs survival prediction
USA boss Mauricio Pochettino responds to links with Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid as he predicts whether Spurs will stave off relegation.Mar 31, 00:27
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Preview:USA vs Portugal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between USA and Portugal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 29, 20:05
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Portugal lineup vs USA: Predicted XI for international friendly minus Cristiano Ronaldo
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up for Tuesday's international friendly against the USA.Mar 29, 19:42
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USA star Ricardo Pepi breaks silence on Fulham transfer drama following Belgium defeat
PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi responds to a question over the recent collapse of his proposed move to Fulham.Mar 29, 19:30
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Preview:USA vs Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's International Friendlies clash between USA and Belgium, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 26, 01:29
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Next Spurs manager: Mauricio Pochettino makes Premier League admission amid return links
United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino makes an admission regarding the Premier League amid speculation regarding a potential return to Tottenham Hotspur.Mar 24, 18:12
Real Madrid 'seriously considering' 54-year-old as Alvaro Arbeloa replacement this summer
Real Madrid reportedly add Mauricio Pochettino to their managerial shortlist, with the Argentine viewed as a serious candidate to replace Alvaro Arbeloa this summer.Mar 9, 20:40
Next Spurs manager: Mauricio Pochettino delivers fresh response to return speculation
Mauricio Pochettino delivers a fresh response to speculation linking him with a return to Tottenham Hotspur after the 2026 World Cup.Feb 27, 17:30
“It’s not enough”: Mauricio Pochettino sends message to Tottenham after making bold Premier League title claim
Mauricio Pochettino believes he and his backroom staff will win the Premier League at some stage in the future and has hinted that he would like to return to Tottenham Hotspur.Feb 9, 12:40
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