The world looks different with the FIFA World Cup underway, and for Weston McKennie, it is his second time stepping onto the hallowed grounds with the United States. McKennie’s World Cup prep hinges on one principle: hydration and endurance training designed to outlast opponents in Qatar’s heat.

It's Friday, June 19 at the World Cup, where another four games are set to kick off across Group C and Group C, and USA TODAY's soccer experts have locked in their picks and analysis for all the action.

Joshua Kimmich, captain of the German Men's National Team, is among the players fretting after the reported reptile sighting

The South Korean federation said the Mexican National Guard jammed an unauthorized drone after it was spotted at a training session.

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Even with all the momentum heading into the Australia match, everything still seems to come back to the same issue hanging over the group: Christian Pulisic's availability.