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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.
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Predicting every game of the entire World Cup: All the teams and all the winners
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool begin talks for Yan Diomande
Liverpool begin talks to sign Yan Diomande, and could Man City switch their attention from Elliot Anderson to Sandro Tonali? Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Hutchison: Ederson ticks every single box for Manchester United
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A CLUB IN TRANSITION
Man City Keep or Dump: Who should be part of brave new era without Pep?
How should Manchester City approach key decisions ahead of their first season without Pep Guardiola in a decade? Gab Marcotti and Mark Ogden break it down.
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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.
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World Cup's new rules explained: VAR for corners, no GK 'timeouts,' red card for covering your mouth
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has made some big changes to soccer ahead of the World Cup. But what do they mean?
THE STORY OF THE 1994 USMNT
Red, White & Clueless: The untold story of the 1994 U.S. World Cup team
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How the USMNT went from embarrassment in Italy to World Cup force in 1994
A World Cup on home soil looms. The last time America hosted, things were very different.
MOVES IN MADRID
Like Figo and Beckham, Riquelme's Haaland promise is a classic Spanish election move
Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme promising he'll sign Erling Haaland is great showbiz, but he's also stealing a leaf directly from the Florentino Perez Election Playbook.
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Real Madrid unveil new home kit for quest to end major trophy drought
Real Madrid have a white jersey once again, but the design is offset by a fresh and bold color combination.
SOCCER TALK
Kirkland: Florentino Perez will win Real Madrid elections
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Hislop: Andoni Iraola deserves 'patience' at Liverpool
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Top Headlines
- Liverpool name Iraola head coach, replacing Slot
- Yamal-less Spain held by Iraq in WC sendoff
- Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony
- 5k to 5 million? NZ's Payne thanks influencer
- Japan ditches pre-WC training site over poor pitch
- Madrid's Pérez vows $174M Galactico bid if elected
- Amad nets late winner as Ivory Coast stun France
- Sources: Silva set to replace Mourinho at Benfica
- 📈 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.
