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2026 International Friendly
Pre-World Cup friendly recap: Germany edge USMNT despite Robinson thunderbolt
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Gregg Berhalter's firing helped pave path for son Sebastian
Two years after Gregg Berhalter was fired as coach, son Sebastian will play for the USMNT at the World Cup.
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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.
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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?
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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.
2026 Women's International Friendly
Why the USWNT might be better off losing to Brazil in World Cup dry run
The best way for the USWNT to win the World Cup next summer? It just might be to go to Brazil and lose this week.
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TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Bayern's Olise is Perez's Real Madrid target
Real Madrid will launch a €150 million offer to sign Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise if Florentino Perez wins the club's presidential election. 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?
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.
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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.
How can Iceland's women compete with Europe's top nations?
SOUTH AMERICAN ADVANTAGE?
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?
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Top Headlines
- Iran says U.S. denied visas to key WC officials
- Argentina's Balerdi out of WCup with calf injury
- FIFA reverses WC water bottle ban after backlash
- Leão sent off for punching opponent in Portugal win
- West Ham chief steps down in wake of 'allegations'
- Messi 'doing well,' could play World Cup warmups
- SoFi workers authorize strike days before WCup
- German starlet Karl out of WC after training injury
- 📈 Ranking all 48 World Cup squads
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USMNT at the World Cup
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Red, White & Clueless: The untold story of the 1994 U.S. World Cup team
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If Premier League transfer trend continues, who could move?
The summer of 2025 saw a huge increase in transfers between Premier League clubs. Here are some players who could move for big money but will stay in England.
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Why Mourinho's Real Madrid return is affected by club elections
The upcoming elections at Real Madrid have delayed the rehiring of José Mourinho, and they could end up paying much more to appoint him as a result.
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Premier League 2025-26 awards: Best game, worst transfer, best XI, more
The Premier League season is over! What did Bill Connelly love and hate about it? It's time to serve up his alternative prizes for the good and bad across the 2025-26 campaign.
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Premier League 2026-27 predictions: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, more
With Arsenal crowned Premier League champions in 2025-26, it's time to spin it forward: Will the Gunners add flair again? Can Chelsea contend? Will Arne Slot survive at Liverpool? Our writers make their predictions.
Legends chasing milestones
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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.
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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.
