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World Cup Daily live: Cape Verde stun Uruguay -- again -- with equalizer

TOP HEADLINES

HOPES HIGH FOR USA
How Alex Freeman's Pro Bowl dad helped him live his World Cup dream

If there was a time to dream big about about the USMNT at the World Cup, it's now


MEN'S WORLD CUP SCOREBOARD
Spain have Lamine Yamal back -- and they finally look like the World Cup contenders we expected

Moreno: Spain have created unnecessary pressure on final Uruguay game


SEEKING THE ADVANTAGE
'Every team does it': How World Cup sides thwart opponents' spy efforts

How European teams are trying to beat the heat


CONTRASTING FORTUNES
Robson: Lukaku looked 'totally out of sorts' against Iran

What makes Messi unstoppable?


TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: PSG to bid for Liverpool target Diomande


WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Messi, Haaland, Mbappé, Kane: Who will be the World Cup's top scorer?

How can teams qualify for knockout rounds of World Cup?


EUROPEAN GIANTS LOOK GOOD
In a tournament of 'super subs,' Germany's Undav steals the show in comeback win

Gakpo, Brobbey answer Dutch call for World Cup excellence

Top Headlines
- Conceição: No obligation to pass ball to Ronaldo
- Iraq's plan to stop Mbappé? Ask to play 3 keepers
- Yamal's 'dream' 1st WC goal sees Spain roar back
- Iran played 'beautiful game' in 'worst' conditions
- Garcia out as Ajax coach after turbulent season
- Japan set sights on WCup glory after record win
- Sources: Newcastle reject Spurs' $100M Tonali bid
- Curaçao GK ties Howard's WC saves mark in draw
- 🤔Permutations: How teams qualify for knockouts
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Throughout the season, ESPN has asked LaLiga players and coaches what it's like to take on the duo who are set to be the World Cup's biggest stars.
Jared C. Tilton/FIFA via Getty Images It's (finally) OK to dream big about USMNT and World Cup
There's something different about this United States team at the 2026 World Cup: The players feel it, and we can all see it. So why not believe?
Getty Images Where has Infantino been? FIFA president's epic World Cup tour
The FIFA president has been flying all across the World Cup host nations on his private jet. Here's where he went in the first week of the tournament.
What you need to know
Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images 2026 FIFA World Cup: Format, groups, full match schedule, more
Check out the groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, along with everything you need to know about the tourney's format.
Hector Vivas - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images World Cup group stage explained: Tiebreakers, third-place teams, more
Here's everything you need to know about what teams need to do to reach the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup.
Legends chasing milestones
Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images 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.
Tom Weller/picture alliance via Getty Images Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments in 2026
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.






















