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Who will start? Predicted XIs for the 2026 World Cup contenders, hosts
We're just a month away from the 2026 World Cup! How do all the major contenders -- and the three co-hosts -- look in terms of rosters and starters?
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World Cup Power Rankings: Who are the front-runners with 30 days to go?
Our reporters ranked the top 15 contenders for this summer's top prize as they see it.
TOP HEADLINES
Messi and the forgotten tape: Argentina's race to beat Spain to recruit young Barcelona star
REAL MADRID IN CRISIS
Inside Real Madrid's spiral into infighting, disarray and -- worst of all -- no trophies
In another season with no major trophy, Real Madrid have had to deal with players fighting and problems at team and boardroom level. How did it come to this?
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Hislop: Florentino Pérez's venting has only made things worse
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Moreno: Normal? Valverde-Tchouaméni were fined €500k!
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Laurens: Florentino Pérez had a disaster class of a press conference
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Casillas: Xabi Alonso is still the ideal manager for Real Madrid
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MANCHESTER UNITED IN FOCUS
Man United's FA Youth Cup dominance isn't about trophies, but about next generation
The FA Youth Cup might not seem significant at first look, but it is a useful window into the next generation at Man United and Man City. For United in particular, they have big hopes for JJ Gabriel.
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Why Man United should think twice about hiring Carrick
Everyone thinks Michael Carrick should be Man United's next permanent manager -- but should he?
LALIGA LATEST
Can Spain's top transfer guru save JJ Watt's Espanyol from LaLiga relegation?
The mercurial Monchi, who masterminded so much of Sevilla's modern success, is now hoping to apply his winning touch to save Espanyol from relegation. Will it work?
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TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man United monitor Valverde amid Real Madrid bust-up
Manchester United are plotting a move for Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
VIEW ON VAR
Moreno: VAR's tone was too dismissive of other fouls in Arsenal game
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Fans, managers can hate on VAR, but Raya incident is why it exists
Football wants VAR to work both ways. But Sunday's decision was right, and isn't that what we all want?
BACK-TO-BACK TITLES FOR BARCELONA
How Barcelona won LaLiga title, and how they can get even better next season
It will be hard to top sealing the LaLiga title in El Clásico against rivals Real Madrid, but 2025-26 is a season that has left Barcelona wanting more.
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Barcelona win LaLiga as Madrid's crisis continues
Barça are LaLiga champions after winning El Clásico, on a night of contrasts between them and Real Madrid.
Top Headlines
- Sources: United plan formal Carrick manager talks
- Refs' chief Webb on Arsenal VAR call: 'Clear foul'
- Ronaldo's Al Nassr have 'second chance' says boss
- Arbeloa backs Madrid president as election called
- Price of World Cup bus reduced after fan outcry
- Ancelotti: 'Improving' Neymar could play at WC
- Reyna: Hard to answer if I should make U.S. team
- Flick: Waving Palestine flag is Yamal's 'decision'
- 👕 Mexico unveil a WC rarity -- a third alternate kit
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World Cup kit ranking: Which teams will look best in 2026?
The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, bringing a total of more than 100 kits! Here are all the ones released so far, from worst to first.
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Why Champions League can't tell us much about Premier League
It's easy to watch PSG and Bayern Munich light it up in the Champions League and lament that Premier League teams aren't doing the same. But it doesn't mean much.
Legends chasing milestones
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Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments in 2026
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.
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Cristiano Ronaldo goal tracker: Road to 1,000 career goals
With Cristiano Ronaldo on the quest to score 1,000 goals, ESPN provides goal-by-goal analysis of the Portuguese superstar's quest.
