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FIFA WORLD CUP

World Cup 2026 Power Rankings, 30 days out: Who is No. 1?

With 30 days until the 2026 World Cup begins, our reporters ranked the top 15 contenders for this summer's top prize as they see it. Did your national team make the cut?

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Injuries tracker: Which stars could miss out, latest info

Here's the latest on injuries impacting World Cup teams.

PREMIER LEAGUE FOCUS

Why Man United should think twice about hiring Carrick as permanent coach

Everyone seems to agree Michael Carrick should be Man United's next permanent manager -- but they aren't looking at what matters.

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Tottenham face uphill relegation battle as home woes haunt them again

Roberto De Zerbi's team missed the chance to move four points clear of West Ham, and it's of their own making.

VIEW ON VAR

Fans, managers can hate on VAR, but Raya incident is why it exists

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is the embodiment of how football wants VAR to work both ways. But Sunday's decision was right, and isn't that what we all want?

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VAR Review: Should West Ham equalizer vs. Arsenal have stood?

Arsenal took a big step toward the Premier League title, but was West Ham's late equalizer legitimate?

TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Man United looking at five summer signings

Manchester United are looking at a big summer to sign several new players in key positions. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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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.

GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD

RISERS AND FALLERS

MLS Power Rankings: NYCFC soar after Wolf's stellar hat trick

NYCFC were among the biggest risers in this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

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NEW TEAM AT THE TOP

NWSL Power Rankings: San Diego takes top spot, Washington's streak continues

Our new No. 1 in the ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings is the San Diego Wave, though the Washington Spirit's hot streak continues.

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