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2026 FIFA World Cup
World Cup live updates: Spain cruising vs. Saudi Arabia
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USMNT IN FOCUS
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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INSIDE THE WORLD CUP
'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
KEY WORLD CUP INFO
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?
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS
World Cup live updates: Spain cruising vs. Saudi Arabia
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What's it really like to face World Cup stars Yamal, Mbappé? We asked the players
REACTING TO THE ACTION
In a tournament of 'super subs,' Germany's Undav steals the show in comeback win
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How close is this? Japan denied a goal by millimeters, but remember 2022 vs. Spain?
A TALE OF TWO GOALKEEPERS
Room: I knew no ball was going to go in today
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Cape Verde GK Vozinha stopped World Cup favorites Spain ... then gained 14M followers
NETHERLANDS CRUISE TO VICTORY
Gakpo, Brobbey answer Dutch call for World Cup excellence
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Hislop praises 'complete' Netherlands team after 'thumping' Sweden
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Top Headlines
- Sources: Newcastle reject Spurs' $100M Tonali bid
- Curaçao GK ties Howard's WC saves mark in draw
- Japan set sights on WCup glory after record win
- Saliba playing through pain for France WCup bid
- Netherlands break WC record with Sweden rout
- Super sub Undav fires Germany to WC knockouts
- Dalot: Portugal prepped for team, Ronaldo critics
- Madrid: No contact with Bayern, France's Olise
- 🤔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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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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'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.
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.
