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2026 FIFA World Cup
World Cup Daily live: Cape Verde stun Uruguay -- again -- with equalizer
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TOP HEADLINES
HOPES HIGH FOR USA
How Alex Freeman's Pro Bowl dad helped him live his World Cup dream
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If there was a time to dream big about about the USMNT at the World Cup, it's now
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Spain have Lamine Yamal back -- and they finally look like the World Cup contenders we expected
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Moreno: Spain have created unnecessary pressure on final Uruguay game
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SEEKING THE ADVANTAGE
'Every team does it': How World Cup sides thwart opponents' spy efforts
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How European teams are trying to beat the heat
CONTRASTING FORTUNES
Robson: Lukaku looked 'totally out of sorts' against Iran
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What makes Messi unstoppable?
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TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: PSG to bid for Liverpool target Diomande
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Messi, Haaland, Mbappé, Kane: Who will be the World Cup's top scorer?
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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
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Gakpo, Brobbey answer Dutch call for World Cup excellence
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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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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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What's it really like to face World Cup stars Yamal, Mbappé? We asked the players
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.
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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?
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
