Eli Gregorski

Sports journalist with over 1,000 published articles covering the NBA, NFL, MLB, NCAA sports, international soccer, the Olympics, and Formula One for outlets like Heavy Sports, StadiumRant, CU Independent, and USports.org.

My Published Articles

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Team USA World Cup History: USMNT Best Finishes, All-Time Record, More

The 2026 U.S. men’s national soccer team World Cup squad began its campaign with a bang against Paraguay, winning 4-1, and expects to carry that momentum through the rest of the tournament. While the previous Team USA World Cup history isn’t as strong as many fans have hoped for, this American squad has a chance to advance further in the competition than any other team in recent history.As the USMNT prepares for its second group stage game against Australia, here’s a look at the team’s World Cup...
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World Cup Games Today: Full Schedule, Kickoff Times, TV Channels for June 19

The 2026 World Cup is in full swing, as all 48 teams in the competition have already played at least once. A few squads, like the USMNT, are hoping to clinch a spot in the knockout round with another group stage win. The tournament schedule for June 19, 2026, features several big World Cup games today that could decide the fate of multiple nations at the World Cup.With USA vs Australia highlighting the day, here’s a look at all the World Cup games today on TV, including who will be playing, kick...
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Brazil World Cup History: Wins, Records, Everything You Need To Know

The Brazil national team is a five-time champion at the World Cup, with more tournament wins than any other country on the planet. While the recent Brazil World Cup history isn’t as strong compared to the national team’s peak in the late 1950s through the ’70s, this 2026 group still has high expectations for the current tournament.As the Brazil national team continues its run at the 2026 World Cup, here’s a full history of O Seleção at the most famous football competition, including wins, record...
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South Africa National Team 2026: All 26 World Cup Players And Club Teams

The South Africa national football team is hoping to do what no other squad in the country’s history has done before: advance past the group stage at the 2026 World Cup.While South Africa has never been considered one of the top teams on the continent, as the nation heads into just its fourth World Cup appearance ever, its players, featured on some top club teams, are hoping to advance to the knockout round for the first time.The South Africa World Cup squad lost its first game against Mexico, b...
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Mexico World Cup History: Best Finishes, All-Time Record, And More

As a co-host for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there are high hopes for the Mexico national football team as the squad expects to finally get over the Round of 16 hump that the group hasn’t overcome in 40 years. The Mexico World Cup history is strong, but there is a clear line regarding how far the team has advanced, and the wall it has yet to get over.After winning its first game at this World Cup, Mexico currently sits atop Group A and can all but clinch a spot in the knockout round with a win over...
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Portugal National Team 2026: All 26 World Cup Players And Club Teams

This group of Portugal national football team players, highlighted by global superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, is hoping to do something the country has never done before, and win the 2026 World Cup. Unlike in some of the previous iterations of the competition, this Portugal squad, featuring some of the best players on club teams around the world, is expected to go far in the World Cup in what is all but certainly Ronaldo’s last time competing in the tournament.As Portugal begins its campaign in the...
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England National Team 2026: All 26 World Cup Players And Club Teams

The England national football team competing at the 2026 World Cup features some of the best players on top club teams around the world, as this squad hopes to do what hasn’t been done since 1966: win the tournament and finally ‘bring football home.’This England World Cup squad is a top betting favorite in the competition and is loaded with talent from the best club teams in Europe, so there are high expectations for the English players to finish well at the tournament.Ahead of England’s 2026 Wo...
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France World Cup Squad 2026: All 26 Players And Their Club Teams

The 2026 France World Cup squad comes into the tournament with high expectations, as with some of the best players on the best club teams in the world, Les Bleus are attempting to recreate the magic they had in their successful 2018 campaign at this competition.Highlighted by Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, and some of the most talented players on the planet, this France national football team squad is one of the betting favorites to win the 2026 World Cup, along with Spain.Here’s...
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Argentina World Cup Squad 2026: All 26 Players And Their Club Teams

The 2026 Argentina World Cup squad, led by global superstar Lionel Messi, is the defending champion after winning the 2022 tournament, and the national football team is hopeful to do the same in this year’s competition.The Argentina roster is one of the best in the world, featuring players on some of the best club teams across the planet.As the Argentina squad begins its journey at the 2026 World Cup, here is a list of all 26 players and the club teams they represent when playing domestic footba...
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Tunisia World Cup 2026: National Team Players, Schedule, And History

The Tunisia national team is playing in the 2026 World Cup in Group F alongside the Netherlands, Sweden, and Japan. While they are going up against some tough opponents, there is hope this Tunisia World Cup squad can finish in the top three and potentially advance to the knockout round.Compared to other African teams, this Tunisia roster features players competing on some of the top domestic club teams in the world, and while they don’t have a stellar history at the World Cup, they have the chan...
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Spain World Cup Squad 2026: All 26 Players And Their Club Teams

The Spain World Cup squad for 2026, while perhaps not as groundbreaking and legendary as their tournament-winning roster from 2010, features some of the best players on the best club teams on the planet as they are set to start their schedule and begin their campaign.Spain, along with France, is the betting favorite to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but as it relates to La Roja, playing with a roster stacked with stars in Europe’s top-five leagues, they expect to run through their group stage sche...
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Belgium World Cup Squad 2026: All 26 Players And Their Club Teams

The 2026 Belgium World Cup squad is unique for a few different reasons, as this could be the last real run for a group of players that were deemed the nation’s golden generation, and this roster has never consistently stayed at its peak performance. But with some of the most talented players on some of the best club teams in the world, there is hope that Belgium can run through their group stage schedule and make it to the knockout rounds.Led by some stars with vast experience playing for their...
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Tunisia World Cup 2026: Squad, Schedule, Tournament History

The African country of Tunisia is playing in the 2026 World Cup in Group F alongside the Netherlands, Sweden, and Japan. While they are going up against some tough opponents, there is hope this Tunisia World Cup squad can finish in the top three and potentially advance to the knockout round.Compared to other African teams, this Tunisia roster features players competing on some of the top domestic club teams in the world, and while they don’t have a stellar history at the World Cup, they have the...
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Netherlands World Cup Squad 2026: All 26 Players And Their Club Teams

There are high hopes for the 2026 Netherlands World Cup squad, as it is usually one of the most consistently competitive teams when the tournament comes around. While a Dutch squad has never won the competition, the 2026 roster hopes to change that and finally bring the country to glory, as the group they arrive at the World Cup features some of the best players in the world playing for some of the best club teams on the planet.The Netherlands World Cup squad is highlighted by superstar defender...
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Sweden World Cup Squad 2026: All Players And Their Club Teams

The 2026 Sweden World Cup squad matching the nation’s highest finishes in prior versions of the tournament might be tough, but with a roster featuring players on top-tier club teams in the highest ranks of domestic football, there are high hopes for the Swedish side in this iteration of the competition.In Group F with the Netherlands, Japan, and Tunisia, they have a strong chance of advancing into the knockout stages. So, ahead of their 2026 World Cup opener against Tunisia, here is a look at th...
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EPL Players In World Cup 2026: Full List Of Premier League Stars By Club

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, with 48 teams featuring some of the best players on the planet competing for the most coveted trophy in professional sports. While squads from each country feature stars playing in club leagues around the world, the English Premier League (EPL), which is considered the top-flight of club play, features more players on their rosters in the World Cup than any other league.Here is a complete list of all the Premier League players in the 2026 World Cup.With a tot...
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Brazil World Cup Squad 2026: All 26 Players And Their Club Teams

The five-time champions, Brazil, are one of the most notable teams competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While their squad might not be as stacked compared to years past, the roster, led by head coach Carlo Ancelotti, features top-tier talent playing on some of the best club teams in the world.Ahead of Brazil’s 2026 World Cup opener against Morocco, here’s a full list of their squad, and the club teams represented by each of the 26 players competing in the tournament.Going by position, here are...
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MLS Players In The 2026 World Cup: Every Player, Team, And Country

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, and while Major League Soccer (MLS) is currently on a break from its season due to the tournament being mainly held in the United States, players on a majority of teams in the league are instead playing for their countries in the most famous tournament in the world.While the MLS is behind other top leagues like the English Premier League, German Bundesliga, Spanish LaLiga, French Ligue 1, Italian Serie A, Saudi Pro League, and Turkish Süper Lig in terms of overal...
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United States National Team: All 26 USMNT World Cup Players And Club Teams

The highly anticipated 2026 World Cup is here, and the United States national team has led headlines in the ramp-up to the biggest sporting event in the world. With a USMNT World Cup squad featuring players from some of the top leagues in Europe and across the world, the 2026 roster has big expectations on its shoulders.The United States national team has disappointed in the past, but with players like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, and other h...
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New Miami Heat Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Package Revealed

The Miami Heat, by all accounts, should be considered the leaders in the clubhouse to make a trade for NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, as his time with the Milwaukee Bucks appears to be over as the team looks to move the two-time MVP before or around the time of the NBA Draft.Antetokounmpo trade rumors have run rampant over the past few months, and with the official NBA offseason quickly approaching, speculation about his future, whether it’s with the Heat, Boston Celtics, or another team,...
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Austin Reaves Contract Extension Could Destroy Lakers Free Agency Plans

The Los Angeles Lakers, by all accounts, are expected to be busy in the upcoming 2026 NBA offseason by going after big-name free agents and trade targets. However, their summer plans heavily revolve around the free agency of Austin Reaves, as the star guard could earn a near-max contract extension, but giving him that type of money could severely hinder the Lakers’ ability to build a revamped roster around Luka Doncic.Reaves’ free agency remains relatively straightforward, at least compared to t...
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Spurs Mitch Johnson Doesn't Hold Back On De'Aaron Fox Game 4 Layup Disaster

The San Antonio Spurs lost Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals to the New York Knicks in big part due to De’Aaron Fox, as the veteran point guard went up for a layup that was blocked by OG Anunoby in hopes of extending their one-point lead. The missed Fox layup ultimately gave the Knicks a chance to win the game, which they capitalized on to take a 3-1 series lead in the Finals.In the time since, Fox has been the subject of harsh criticism for what ended up being the most costly mistake of the Spurs’...
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USMNT 2026 World Cup Roster: All 26 Players And Their Club Teams

The highly anticipated 2026 World Cup is here, and the United States men’s national soccer team has led headlines in the ramp-up to the biggest sporting event in the world. With a roster featuring players from some of the top leagues in Europe and across the world, the 2026 USMNT roster has big expectations on its shoulders.The United States soccer team has disappointed in the past, but with players like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, and other...
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Spurs De'Aaron Fox Trade Talk Ramps Up After NBA Finals Disaster

The San Antonio Spurs blew a historic 29-point lead to the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals to go down 3-1 in the series, and point guard De’Aaron Fox has taken the brunt of the criticism. After his blocked layup late in the game, trade rumors and talk surrounding the 28-year-old have been rampant, as he could be moved this offseason, both in hopes of making a big roster change and moving away from one of the most infamous moments in recent NBA playoff history.The Spurs traded fo...
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