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2026 FIFA World Cup
Pulisic sits but U.S. finds a way vs. Australia to reach World Cup KO rounds
The USMNT was without Christian Pulisic on Friday, but it didn't matter: It found a way to beat Australia for its second win of this World Cup.
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USMNT player ratings: No Pulisic? No problem: Freeman, Adams lead the way
Fans go wild in Dallas after USMNT opens the scoring vs. Australia
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Has Mauricio Pochettino silenced the doubters?
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Pochettino admits he was 'very emotional' during USMNT's victory
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Klinsmann: Doesn't get much better for USMNT after win
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Klinsmann: Right call to save Christian Pulisic
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TOP HEADLINES
2026 FIFA World Cup
Matheus Cunha's first-half brace gives Brazil win over Haiti
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Fans in Rio de Janeiro celebrate Brazil's opener vs. Haiti
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ANALYZING THE DECISIONS
World Cup VAR review: Why was Almiron sent off for covering mouth?
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Why Alex Freeman's USMNT goal wasn't offside
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MAKING A PUSH
Scotland's World Cup dreams on the ropes as Morocco prove they're the real deal
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Why Keito Nakamura could be Japan's ace in the pack in more ways than one
WHO WILL QUALIFY?
World Cup 2026 Power Rankings after one game: U.S. cracks top 10, but who is No. 1?
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How can teams qualify for knockout rounds of World Cup? Clinching scenarios for every group
Dargahi's path to Iran team is another example of how diaspora fuels the World Cup
LOOKING TO SUNDAY
David Raya hopes Spain mimic Arsenal's ability to bounce back
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Can Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay stop their World Cup from unraveling?
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona, Liverpool eye move for Van de Ven
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Inside Real Madrid's transfer plans: Mourinho pulling strings to build 'win now' team
Top Headlines
- U.S. clinches WC Group D after Paraguay victory
- Almiron first to be sent off for covering mouth
- Freeman goal for U.S. 'full-circle family moment'
- Richards: U.S. winning World Cup 'not ridiculous'
- Haiti first team eliminated at WC as Brazil get win
- Iran to file complaint over WC travel restrictions
- Van Hecke: €60M Spurs move 'won't change me'
- Morocco 'behind' captain Hakimi amid rape case
- 🤔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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'We have to enjoy him' - Messi rolls back the clock for Argentina to start 'last dance' in style
It wasn't entirely clear if Lionel Messi would make it to the 2026 tournament. But his hat trick in the first game showed how ready he is.
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Welcome to 'Tehrangeles': Watching Iran at a World Cup with L.A.'s Iranian community
Los Angeles is home to the largest Iranian community outside of Iran. In the area known as "Tehrangeles," watch parties felt a little closer to home.
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Mbappé rewrites France, World Cup history books as Les Bleus beat Senegal
Kylian Mbappé made history with a pair of goals that sent France on their way to a Group I opening win over Senegal on Tuesday in New Jersey.
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Haaland on World Cup debut for Norway? Goals were inevitable
Erling Haaland has finally arrived at the World Cup and with that, he will definitely be the main star if Norway are going to go on a deep run in 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.
