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Get ready for the World Cup final! What you need to know, top players, best moments, predictions, odds
We're down to the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as there are now just two teams still harboring dreams of becoming world champions.
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Messi's World Cup farewell with Argentina comes full circle against Spain
Spain once wanted Lionel Messi. Now, Spain must stop him in what could be his final World Cup game.
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Why Messi really is the GOAT
Why Messi is the best player at the World Cup -- and the best male athlete of all time
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Should Messi win the Ballon d'Or if Argentina win the World Cup?
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Meet the World Cup superfans who follow their team through it all
England's wait continues
Tuchel's retreat set up England's World Cup exit as Argentina smelled blood
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Tactics, tiredness and Tuchel: How England lost their World Cup semi
USMNT's World Cup
World Cup time capsule: Images the USMNT will remember forever
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USMNT's World Cup over, Pochettino's contract done: 11 coaches to take over
Gotham on the move?
Citi Field sellout crowd shows massive potential of Gotham FC's move to New York
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Transfer Talk
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal accelerate Rogers talks after Tzolis deal
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Inside Man United's summer rebuild, as Santos and Tielemans bolster midfield
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Argentina show why they're reigning World Cup champs with epic comeback
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Player ratings: Messi gets 9/10 as Argentina beat England to reach final
McManaman: Argentina deserved to beat England
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Why were Argentina able to come back vs. England?
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Pain in London as Martínez gives Argentina the lead vs. England
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Incredible scenes in Buenos Aires
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Tuchel: It makes no sense to engage in England criticism
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McManaman: England only have themselves to blame for loss
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Sights and sounds
World Cup daily: Argentina fans party after dramatic World Cup semifinal win
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Laurens: Half-time shows should be left to American sports
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Top Headlines
- NYCFC eye Pulisic, deal 'dead in the water' for now
- Bellingham explains Messi debate at World Cup
- Messi to critics: Nothing was handed to Argentina
- Ream: U.S. in 'shock' at poor showing in WC exit
- Fire-Whitecaps postponed due to wildfire smoke
- Pelé's 1958 World Cup final jersey sells for $4.9M
- Yamal, Porro train apart from Spain teammates
- Sources: Arsenal near deal with Brugge's Tzolis
- ⚽ 11 potential replacements for Pochettino
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Breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup: Diomande, Freeman, Manzambi, more
The 2026 World Cup will be remembered for how all the superstars showed up and dominated, but we've also had a few young talents breaking though. Here are four of the best we'll remember going into the 2026-27 season.
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What it's like to transfer clubs during a World Cup, and does it ever go wrong?
Plenty of players have moved clubs during a major tournament, but what is that experience like and how much does it impact negotiations?
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Haaland, Norway are rowing home, but this World Cup cemented them as superstars
Erling Haaland couldn't lift Norway past England into the World Cup semifinals. But the Scandinavian side had a memorable tournament.
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.
