<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><title><![CDATA[2026 FIFA World Cup USA]]></title><link>https://www.marca.com</link><description><![CDATA[2026 FIFA World Cup USA]]></description><language>es</language><copyright><![CDATA[(c)  2026, Unidad Editorial, S.A.]]></copyright><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:14:29 +0200</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:24:29 +0200</lastBuildDate><category><![CDATA[2026 fifa world cup usa]]></category><atom:link href="https://www.marca.com/rss/googlenews/en/world-cup.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><atom:link rel="alternate" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com"/><item><title><![CDATA[Mexico's hottest strikers outscoring Haaland and Ronaldo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Mexican strikers are dominating the global scoring race ahead of the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan Mitchell]]></dc:creator><link>https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/08/69d5d85a268e3e70168b457f.html</link><category><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Al Nassr FC - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Erling Haaland - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category><category><![CDATA[Manchester City - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mexico National Football Team - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup - English]]></category><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&lt;strong&gt;Two Mexican strikers&lt;/strong&gt; are absolutely on fire just days before the &lt;strong&gt;2026 World Cup&lt;/strong&gt; - and they&#039;re outscoring some of the biggest names on the planet, including &lt;strong&gt;Erling Haaland&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;div data-stn-player=&quot;ue0cp24h&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;script async type=&quot;text/javascript&quot; src=&quot;https://embed.sendtonews.com/player3/embedcode.js?fk=ue0cp24h&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;</p><p><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/08/69d5d85a268e3e70168b457f.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://phantom.estaticos-marca.com/ce874af566711941680b190f318d8d29/resize/600/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2026/04/08/17756220543578.jpg"  medium="image" width="1980" height="1320"><media:thumbnail url="https://objetos.estaticos-marca.com/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2026/04/08/17756220543578_150x0.jpg" width="150" height="100" /></media:content><media:text>Armando GonzalezandCristiano Ronaldo</media:text><media:content type="video/mp4" url="https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/08/69d5d85a268e3e70168b457f.html" duration="1"  medium="video"></media:content><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/08/69d5d85a268e3e70168b457f.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:24:23 +0200</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil: when and where they will play the group stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lt;strong&gt;World Cup 2026&lt;/strong&gt;]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dana Quintero]]></dc:creator><link>https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/08/69d5b5c346163fd80f8b456c.html</link><category><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup - 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English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category><category><![CDATA[Argentina National Football Team - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dana Quintero - English]]></category><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&lt;strong&gt;Argentina already knows its path in the 2026 FIFA World Cup&lt;/strong&gt;, and in its case, there is one detail that makes a difference: &lt;strong&gt;it will play all its group stage matches in the United States&lt;/strong&gt;.</p><p><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/08/69d5b2f4268e3e89718b4577.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://phantom.estaticos-marca.com/6602a3c270a1d7ef6fa54203cbf934b7/crop/0x0/2041x1361/resize/2041/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2026/04/08/17756128347292.jpg"  medium="image" width="1980" height="1320"><media:thumbnail url="https://objetos.estaticos-marca.com/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2026/04/08/17756128502295_150x0.jpg" width="150" height="100" /></media:content><media:text>Argentina: when and where will they play the group stage?</media:text><media:credit role="author">IG</media:credit><media:content type="video/mp4" url="https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/08/69d5b2f4268e3e89718b4577.html" duration="1"  medium="video"></media:content><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/08/69d5b2f4268e3e89718b4577.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:51:06 +0200</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colombia: when and where will they play the group stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lt;strong&gt;2026 World Cup&lt;/strong&gt;]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dana Quintero]]></dc:creator><link>https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/08/69d59704268e3ecc168b45d3.html</link><category><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category><category><![CDATA[Colombia National Footbal Team - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dana Quintero - English]]></category><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&lt;span class=&quot;capital-letter&quot;&gt;C&lt;/span&gt;olombia&#039;s path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is already set, and for many fans, the most important thing is not only the opponent, but also where and when they will be able to follow their team.</p><p><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/08/69d59704268e3ecc168b45d3.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://phantom.estaticos-marca.com/71a869cae226bbd530ee8eae5537e802/crop/0x0/2041x1361/resize/2041/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2026/04/08/17756059128168.jpg"  medium="image" width="1980" height="1320"><media:thumbnail url="https://objetos.estaticos-marca.com/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2026/04/08/17756059340905_150x0.jpg" width="150" height="100" /></media:content><media:text>Colombia: when and where will they play the group stage</media:text><media:credit role="author">IG</media:credit><media:content type="video/mp4" url="https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/08/69d59704268e3ecc168b45d3.html" duration="1"  medium="video"></media:content><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/08/69d59704268e3ecc168b45d3.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:54:06 +0200</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mauricio Pochettino and the USMNT lose Patrick Agyemang ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 25-year-old forward suffered a serious Achilles tendon injury that will rule him out of the tournament.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[NICOLE SOMMA]]></dc:creator><link>https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/07/69d54caa268e3ee94e8b45a7.html</link><category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mauricio Pochettino - 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English]]></category><category><![CDATA[MetLife Stadium - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Estadio Azteca - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Cowboys Stadium - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[SoFi Stadium - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Levi&#039;s Stadium - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Jorge Gordillo - English]]></category><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With just over two months until the opening whistle, the world is bracing for the largest &lt;strong&gt;FIFA World Cup&lt;/strong&gt; in history. The 2026 edition will be a massive undertaking, featuring &lt;strong&gt;48 teams&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;104 matches&lt;/strong&gt; across three nations: the &lt;strong&gt;United States&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Mexico&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Canada&lt;/strong&gt;. This marks the first time a World Cup has been hosted by a trio of countries, utilizing &lt;strong&gt;16 venues&lt;/strong&gt;, the most since the 2002 tournament in South Korea and Japan.</p><p><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/07/69d5458446163f5c598b45a2.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://phantom.estaticos-marca.com/ad8478ffe547a3f9722d2891b50599f7/crop/0x0/2044x1363/resize/2044/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2026/04/07/17755844651522.jpg"  medium="image" width="1980" height="1320"><media:thumbnail url="https://objetos.estaticos-marca.com/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2026/04/07/17755844774650_150x0.jpg" width="150" height="100" /></media:content><media:text>Fireworks are seen over the Metlife Stadium prior to the Club World Cup final soccer match between Chelsea and PSG in East Rutherford, N.J.</media:text><media:content type="video/mp4" url="https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/07/69d5458446163f5c598b45a2.html" duration="1"  medium="video"></media:content><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/07/69d5458446163f5c598b45a2.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:25:57 +0200</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neymar underwent surgery in secret to convince Ancelotti to take him to the 2026 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The idol of the Canarinha and Santos underwent regenerative knee surgery.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[NICOLE SOMMA]]></dc:creator><link>https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/07/69d52062268e3e7a158b45c9.html</link><category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category><category><![CDATA[Neymar Jr. - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Brazil National Football Team - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Injury Reports - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Carlo Ancelotti - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Santos FC - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nicole Somma - English]]></category><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&lt;strong&gt;Neymar &lt;/strong&gt;doesn&#039;t want to miss the &lt;strong&gt;2026 FIFA World Cup&lt;/strong&gt;. The Brazilian star has shown he&#039;s willing to do anything to earn a spot on &lt;strong&gt;Carlo Ancelotti&#039;s roster &lt;/strong&gt;for the Brazil national team, and taking advantage of the two friendlies for which he wasn&#039;t called up, he &lt;strong&gt;underwent knee surgery&lt;/strong&gt;.</p><p><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/07/69d52062268e3e7a158b45c9.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://phantom.estaticos-marca.com/bd39959c1665bf98da24761179b3e89c/resize/600/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2026/03/22/17742035218343.png"  medium="image" width="1980" height="1320"><media:thumbnail url="https://objetos.estaticos-marca.com/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2026/03/22/17742035218343_150x0.png" width="150" height="100" /></media:content><media:text>Ney underwent surgery quietly to convince Ancelotti</media:text><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/07/69d52062268e3e7a158b45c9.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:19:32 +0200</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former USMNT and Tottenham goalkeeper rules out Leo Messi and CR7 from the 2026 World Cup race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Fulham and Leicester City star joins the global debate: Will Messi and Ronaldo be able to end their careers with another World Cup title, or will it be the turn of a new generation?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[NICOLE SOMMA]]></dc:creator><link>https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/07/69d50c2e268e3e7e4b8b4597.html</link><category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lionel Messi - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Argentina National Football Team - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Portugal National Football Team - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[USMNT - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tottenham - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nicole Somma - English]]></category><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This tournament could be the World Cup &quot;&lt;em&gt;Last Dance&lt;/em&gt;&quot; for several players, including &lt;strong&gt;Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/strong&gt;. However, a former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper doesn&#039;t believe either of them will be crowned &lt;strong&gt;champion &lt;/strong&gt;this time around. </p><p><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/07/69d50c2e268e3e7e4b8b4597.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://phantom.estaticos-marca.com/209f31bb49b8f81e4e3e402548a91557/resize/600/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2025/11/17/17634058255886.jpg"  medium="image" width="1980" height="1320"><media:thumbnail url="https://objetos.estaticos-marca.com/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2025/11/17/17634058255886_150x0.jpg" width="150" height="100" /></media:content><media:text>Former USMNT and Tottenham goalkeeper rules out Leo Messi and CR7 from the 2026 World Cup race</media:text><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/07/69d50c2e268e3e7e4b8b4597.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:53:31 +0200</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Diego Luna be the spark the United States National Soccer Team needs for the World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[America&#039;s squad desperately needs to have the best talent on the field at all times]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Angel Nakamura]]></dc:creator><link>https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/07/69d455eb268e3e996f8b458d.html</link><category><![CDATA[Ángel Nakamura - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[USMNT - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[FIFA - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Real Salt Lake - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[MLS - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mauricio Pochettino - English]]></category><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The &lt;strong&gt;United States Men&#039;s National Team&lt;/strong&gt; is running out of time to find the right midfield formula ahead of the &lt;strong&gt;2026 FIFA World Cup&lt;/strong&gt;, and one name is starting to stand out as a potential solution: &lt;strong&gt;Diego Luna.&lt;/strong&gt;</p><p><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/07/69d455eb268e3e996f8b458d.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://phantom.estaticos-marca.com/e22fba2f2d5b9a150c9ea0092bd7937c/resize/600/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2026/04/07/17755225540098.jpg"  medium="image" width="1980" height="1320"><media:thumbnail url="https://objetos.estaticos-marca.com/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2026/04/07/17755225540098_150x0.jpg" width="150" height="100" /></media:content><media:text>Can Diego Luna be the spark the United States National Soccer Team needs for the World Cup?</media:text><media:content type="video/mp4" url="https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/07/69d455eb268e3e996f8b458d.html" duration="1"  medium="video"></media:content><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/07/69d455eb268e3e996f8b458d.html</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:57:16 +0200</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verstappen breaks down why Messi is nearly impossible to defend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Max Verstappen didn&#039;t hold back - after watching that World Cup moment, he made it clear: stopping Lionel Messi isn&#039;t really an option.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan Mitchell]]></dc:creator><link>https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/06/69d31f3f268e3e12068b45a4.html</link><category><![CDATA[Lionel Messi - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Max Verstappen - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Inter Miami - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Argentina National Football Team - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&lt;strong&gt;Formula 1&lt;/strong&gt; star driver &lt;strong&gt;Max Verstappen&lt;/strong&gt; once again surrendered to the greatness of &lt;strong&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/strong&gt; as he recalled the iconic assist the Argentine captain delivered to &lt;strong&gt;Nahuel Molina&lt;/strong&gt; during the &lt;strong&gt;2022 World Cup&lt;/strong&gt; quarterfinals against the &lt;strong&gt;Netherlands&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;div data-stn-player=&quot;ue0cp24h&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;script async type=&quot;text/javascript&quot; src=&quot;https://embed.sendtonews.com/player3/embedcode.js?fk=ue0cp24h&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;</p><p><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/06/69d31f3f268e3e12068b45a4.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://phantom.estaticos-marca.com/8f0a92986a2c75ffb52828326fe453b2/resize/600/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2026/04/06/17754435075294.jpg"  medium="image" width="1980" height="1320"><media:thumbnail url="https://objetos.estaticos-marca.com/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2026/04/06/17754435075294_150x0.jpg" width="150" height="100" /></media:content><media:text>Lionel MessiandMax Verstappen</media:text><media:content type="video/mp4" url="https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/06/69d31f3f268e3e12068b45a4.html" duration="1"  medium="video"></media:content><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/06/69d31f3f268e3e12068b45a4.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:49:50 +0200</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 legends who missed the World Cup due to injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Injuries are part of the game, but when they occur on the eve of a major tournament like the World Cup, their impact is even greater.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[NICOLE SOMMA]]></dc:creator><link>https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/05/69d2bd19e2704e3f418b4577.html</link><category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category><category><![CDATA[Marco Reus - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sadio Mané - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Karim Benzema - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Paul Pogba - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Radamel Falcao - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[David Beckham - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Pep Guardiola - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Brazil National Football Team - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[England National Football Team - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spain National Football Team - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Colombia National Footbal Team - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[France National Football Team - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Senegal National Football Team - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Germany National Football Team - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nicole Somma - English]]></category><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Throughout history, several soccer stars have come within a hair&#039;s breadth of a World Cup, only to be sidelined by &lt;strong&gt;injury&lt;/strong&gt;. These absences not only shaped their careers but also altered the &lt;em&gt;course &lt;/em&gt;of their national teams.</p><p><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/05/69d2bd19e2704e3f418b4577.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://phantom.estaticos-marca.com/2da09eb4b71529b0f9db8f0e3c6728bf/resize/600/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2026/04/05/17754177458298.jpg"  medium="image" width="1980" height="1320"><media:thumbnail url="https://objetos.estaticos-marca.com/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2026/04/05/17754177458298_150x0.jpg" width="150" height="100" /></media:content><media:text>7 Stars who missed the World Cup due to injury</media:text><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/05/69d2bd19e2704e3f418b4577.html</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:07:13 +0200</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jurgen Klinsmann: "If Lamine Yamal and Musiala were Italian, they'd probably be playing in Serie B"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Inter player didn&#039;t sugarcoat the situation in Italy and launched a scathing critique of the country&#039;s soccer system.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[NICOLE SOMMA]]></dc:creator><link>https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/05/69d2b483e2704ed0758b459d.html</link><category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category><category><![CDATA[Italy National Football Team - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Inter Milan - English]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nicole Somma - English]]></category><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The dire state of soccer in &lt;strong&gt;Italy &lt;/strong&gt;has once again become a hot topic following the recent elimination in the &lt;strong&gt;2026 World Cup playoffs&lt;/strong&gt;, after Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated them in a penalty shootout (4-1), following a 1-1 draw in regulation time on March 31.  </p><p><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/05/69d2b483e2704ed0758b459d.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>]]></content:encoded><media:content url="https://phantom.estaticos-marca.com/c7cf8f63d7fd8cda322c8e604a693f07/crop/0x0/1978x1318/resize/1978/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2026/04/05/17754157898670.png"  medium="image" width="1980" height="1320"><media:thumbnail url="https://objetos.estaticos-marca.com/assets/multimedia/imagenes/2026/04/05/17754159235891_150x0.jpg" width="150" height="100" /></media:content><media:text>Klinsmann criticizes the lack of trust in young players</media:text><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.marca.com/en/world-cup/2026/04/05/69d2b483e2704ed0758b459d.html</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:14:29 +0200</pubDate></item></channel></rss>