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Pepi's move to the Premier League is off, but it's a situation that could work into the U. S. striker's favor with regard to the World Cup Paul Tenorio9 A broken arm and potential Premier League move have made the World Cup run-up rather unique for the U. S. forward Charlie Davies8 Alex Freeman has completed a big January move, while Ricardo Pepi could also make a switch before the transfer deadline Paul Tenorio7 European competition has brought out the best in Mc Kennie months before the World Cup. Greg O'Keeffe13 Advertisement The vast number of World Cup knockout round permutations includes a fascinating potential duel between two of the co-hosts Henry Bushnell53 The fight for World Cup roster spots will continue into 2026 for the USMNT Paul Tenorio and Henry Bushnell77 The pendulum has swung in favor of each 2026 World Cup cohost when it comes to regional superiority. So which is most set for the summer? Henry Bushnell, Felipe Cardenas and more91 Group D may not have one of the World Cup's giants, but it won't include any genuine weaklings, either Henry Bushnell100 If Turkey emerges from a UEFA playoff, the USMNT will have played all its World Cup group opponents in recent friendlies Paul Tenorio8 History makes it clear that the USA's 2026 World Cup opener against Paraguay will dictate its fortunes Martin Rogers30