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Mauricio Pochettino got a hard look at his depth chart last night as a second-string USMNT fell three to two to Türkiye in stoppage time at SoFi Stadium. With the group already locked up and starters rested, the result means nothing in the standings, but Pochettino now knows exactly where his roster's edges are heading into the knockout rounds.
Speaking of the knockout rounds, Uruguay and Spain are set to collide in what could be the most compelling second-round matchup of the entire tournament. Both sides arrive with momentum, tactical identity, and the kind of star power that makes neutral fans set alarms. Full broadcast details including kickoff time and streaming options are available now across major sports platforms.
And off the court drama in the WNBA, where Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas has been handed a significant suspension after placing her fist against Caitlin Clark's throat following a one-eleven to one-oh-nine Mercury loss to the Indiana Fever. The league moved swiftly, sending a clear message that post-buzzer conduct carries real consequences regardless of who's involved.
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