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USMNT 2026 World Cup big board 7.0: Who will make Pochettino's final squad?
Mauricio Pochettino will announce his USMNT World Cup squad Tuesday. Who will be on it? Jeff Carlisle makes his predictions in big board 7.0.

Foden, Palmer out for England: All World Cup squads announced so far
Here's every World Cup squad list that has been announced ahead of the June 1 deadline.


FIFA World Cup
2026 World Cup injuries tracker: Concern for Argentina's Messi?
Which key players might not be participating in this summer's tournament? Here's the latest on injuries impacting World Cup teams.

Top Headlines

Australia
FIFA World Cup
The Socceroos have the ability to do something special at the World Cup. But what is a pass mark?
The Socceroos could surprise many at the upcoming World Cup -- but what would constitute a pass mark for them?


England
FIFA World Cup
Why Ivan Toney's inclusion in England's World Cup squad probably doesn't matter
Tuchel named Toney in his England World Cup squad, and so the country has its latest culture war - but the truth is, it probably doesn't matter.


Scotland
FIFA World Cup
Meet Scotland's 2026 World Cup squad: All 26 players picked by Steve Clarke and why
Scotland manager Steve Clarke has named the 26 players he believes can make an impression at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.


England
FIFA World Cup
Meet England's 2026 World Cup squad: All 26 players picked by Thomas Tuchel and why
ESPN takes a look at every player named in the England squad for the 2026 World Cup.


Lionel Messi
Soccer
Messi tracker: All goals, assists, key moments for Miami, Argentina in 2026
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.


Lionel Messi
Soccer
Argentina, World Cup fans on tenterhooks as Messi limps off
Soccer fans around the world are now holding their breath after Lionel Messi appeared to injure his leg in the final MLS match before the 2026 World Cup.


Australia
FIFA World Cup
Socceroos World Cup Daily: Speculation over strikers ramps up
Join Joey Lynch and Alex Hatzikostas each day as they go behind the scenes in the Socceroos camp and give the inside word on all the action at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.


Australia
FIFA World Cup
Socceroos' World Cup training camp in Florida: All you need to know
Players from around the globe are arriving at Tony Popovic's pre-World Cup camp. Joey Lynch has all the inside information as the Socceroos' preparations ramp up.


United States
FIFA World Cup
Keller: No major surprises in the USMNT's World Cup roster
Kasey Keller reacts to the rumored USMNT roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.


FIFA World Cup
2026 World Cup: Every pundit, commentator and presenter on BBC and ITV
Here is a full list of pundits, commentators and experts that UK fans will see on TV during the World Cup.


FIFA World Cup
How many father-son duos have been in the FIFA World Cup?
Check out a list of every father-son duo that has played in the FIFA World Cup.


England
FIFA World Cup
Olley: Tuchel has taken Southgate's England approach even further
James Olley discusses Thomas Tuchel's England squad selections, arguing that Tuchel has taken Gareth Southgate's approach even further by leaving out several high-profile players.


FIFA World Cup
Andrew Giuliani: Congo team must isolate or risk World Cup
Andrew Giuliani sits down with ESPN's Tisha Thompson to discuss how Congo's team faces a 21-day isolation period amid the Ebola outbreak or risks losing U.S. entry for the World Cup.


FIFA World Cup
World Cup 2026 kit ranking: Every jersey we'll see this summer that has been released so far
The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, bringing a total of more than 100 kits! Here are all the ones released so far, from worst to first.


FIFA World Cup
U.S.: Congo must isolate to enter for World Cup
The Congo team must isolate for 21 days or risk the ability to enter the U.S. for the World Cup as the country deals with an outbreak of Ebola, Andrew Giuliani told ESPN on Friday.


FIFA World Cup
Bafana's Nkota cites injury for WC squad omission
After his shock omission from Bafana Bafana's FIFA World Cup preliminary squad, Mohau Nkota posted a picture of himself in bed with a leg brace on his Instagram story, writing: "Better days are on the way; just wait."

Top Headlines
- Why England added extra players to pre-WC camp
- Messi exit overshadows Miami win, record half
- Socceroos sweat over D'Agostino, McGree injuries
- Sources: Reyna in as U.S. picks World Cup roster
- Iran says WC camp moved from U.S. to Mexico
- Nwaneri added to England's pre-WC training camp
- Injured Neuer to miss cup final; WC 'not in danger'
World Cup trends
Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images / Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images / Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images World Cup kit ranking: Which teams will look best in 2026?
The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, bringing a total of more than 100 kits! Here are all the ones released so far, from worst to first.
AP Photo/Charles Krupa Aggravations prompt fans to ask: Is the World Cup worth the expense?
Ticket prices, transit fees and exorbitant hotel rates combine to dampen stadium-goers' exuberance
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.
Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images How does offside work in soccer? Explaining one of the sport's key laws
Here's what you need to know about offside, why it exists and how it will be implemented at the 2026 World Cup.














