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Is the USMNT ready for the World Cup? After loss to Germany, the jury's still out

The U.S. provided reasons for both encouragement and frustration in the final tuneup before its World Cup opener June 12.

7hBill Connelly
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USMNT player ratings: Robinson 7/10 performance a bright spot in loss to Germany

Antonee Robinson's stunning volley was the highlight for the USMNT in its final game before the World Cup.

10hRyan Clark

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    PREDICTING THE WORLD CUP

    Predicting how all 48 World Cup teams will do: A result picked for every game

    Who will win the FIFA World Cup? Instead of predicting a final winner, we've picked every single result to show HOW our predicted winner will do it.

    2dRyan O'Hanlon
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    Simulating the World Cup: Who did EA Sports predict as winners?

    EA Sports has correctly predicted the winners for the past four World Cups. But who does it pick for 2026?

    16hChris Wright

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    GAMES BEGIN JUNE 11 AT 3 P.M. ET

    Get ready for the biggest World Cup ever! What you need to know about all 48 teams

    The wait is almost over ... the 2026 FIFA World Cup is about to begin! ESPN's experts are here with what you need to know at a glance about all 48 teams.

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    Which World Cup records are most likely to be broken in 2026?

    This summer's expanded tournament in North America could be one to rewrite the record books.

    3dRoberto Rojas

    TRANSFER TALK

    Transfer rumors, news: Man United targeting Barça's Balde and other left backs

    Manchester United are stepping up interest in various left backs. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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    16 players who could use World Cup to get a big transfer in Europe

    The World Cup is the biggest stage in sports, so which players can use it to get their next big transfer?

    23hSam Tighe

    LALIGA LATEST

    Barcelona Keep or Dump: How to replace Lewandowski? Extend Raphinha?

    How can Barcelona navigate their financial restrictions to reach even greater heights? Gab Marcotti and Sam Marsden break it down.

    23hGabriele Marcotti and Sam Marsden
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    Should Mourinho's return to Madrid really be a surprise?

    José Mourinho will return as Real Madrid manager if Florentino Pérez wins the club's presidential election.

    2dAlex Kirkland and Rodra

    DISCUSSING THE TEAMS

    Can South America maintain its 100% record at North American World Cups?

    South American teams have won every single World Cup hosted in North America, but can one of the six teams continue that trend this summer?

    2dTim Vickery
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    Son has had quite the World Cup journey -- but will 2026 be his final hurrah?

    Son Heung-Min's previous 3 World Cups perfectly mirrored where he was in his career. What does 2026 hold?

    2hGabriel Tan

    WORLD CUP INFO

    World Cup sticker shock: The ugly cost of the game's grand event

    On FIFA's resale marketplace, World Cup ticket prices have soared into four to six figures. By pricing out ordinary fans, soccer's organizing body risks hurting the image of the tournament.

    3dCesar Hernandez
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    World Cup's new rules explained: VAR for corners, no GK 'timeouts,' red card for covering your mouth

    The IFAB has made some big changes to soccer ahead of the World Cup. But what do they mean?

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