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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.

14hJeff Carlisle and Leander Schaerlaeckens

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WORLD CUP INFO

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?

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Japan have mapped out a plan to win the World Cup by 2050.

Japan's "100 Year Vision" is well ahead of schedule, but are the Samurai Blue ready win the World Cup now?

2hGabriel Tan

INSIDE FIFA

Reformer or ringleader: A decade on, what is Infantino's legacy as FIFA president?

Who is the FIFA president, and what has he done since taking over from the disgraced Sepp Blatter a decade ago? Talking to those around the game, the answer is more complicated than you think.

18hMark Ogden
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FIFA WORLD CUP

GAMES BEGIN JUNE 11 AT 3 P.M. ET

Ranking all 48 national team World Cup squads

We have the final 26-player squads that can win the FIFA World Cup, so let's rank where they stand.

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Ranking the 21 best U21 players at the 2026 World Cup

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, ESPN brings you our list of the tournament's next young stars aged 21 or under.

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BUILDING CHEMISTRY

Kassouf: Hayes has 'champagne problems' with USWNT's forward options

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PREMIER LEAGUE LATEST

Why Liverpool sacked Slot and how Iraola's Klopp comparisons set up his successor

Arne Slot was sacked after two vastly different seasons at Anfield, but what must Andoni Iraola do to ensure he avoids a similar fate?

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Who will capitalize from a managerial reset?

The Premier League's biggest clubs are preparing for a new battle at the top. And it's their managers.

2dMark Odgen

FRESH THREADS

Real Madrid unveil new home kit for quest to end major trophy drought

While it will come as no shock to learn that Real Madrid have a white jersey once again, the design is offset by a fresh and bold colour combination.

14hChris Wright
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Chelsea release new home kit after celebrity stealth launch campaign

Chelsea have unveiled their new 2026-27 home kit, though you might have caught a glimpse of it already.

2dChris Wright

TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool eye move for West Ham's Fernandes

After getting relegated with West Ham last season, could Mateus Fernandes make a move for Liverpool? Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Could Harry Kane join Barcelona if they fail to sign Julián Alvarez?

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