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2026 FIFA World Cup
USMNT will look back at 2026 World Cup as a missed opportunity
It all broke right for the U.S. this tournament: the draw, the injuries, the decisions. And yet America is once again coming to terms with a round-of-16 exit.
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Belgium handed U.S. a World Cup reality check -- and now the inquest begins
USA fans in disbelief after Freese mistake gifts Belgium a third goal
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What's next for Pochettino and the USMNT?
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Gomez: The USMNT picked a bad time to have a bad game
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Jones: USMNT didn't live up to hype
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Brussels goes wild as Belgium retakes the lead in under two minutes
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Kansas City erupts after Tillman's equalizer
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Belgium fans in Brussels celebrate electric start vs. USA
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FALLOUT FROM FIFA'S BALOGUN DECISION
'Overturn this': Belgium troll U.S. after dominant round-of-16 victory
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USMNT dismisses Balogun noise in World Cup exit: 'Not an excuse'
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Ronaldo's World Cup career ends with a whimper as Spain's subs win it late
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Burley: Portugal were never winning World Cup with Ronaldo up front
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Was Martinez wrong not to sub Ronaldo vs. Spain?
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Why Spain's substitutes were so important vs. Portugal
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Ronaldo compares Euro 2016 win to a World Cup after Portugal eliminated
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Madness in Madrid as Spain score a late winner vs. Portugal
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Portuguese heartbreak in Lisbon as Merino scores winner for Spain
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Men's World Cup scoreboard
Sights and sounds
World Cup Daily live: Messi fans troll Speed after Ronaldo exit; Argentina, Colombia in action
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Madness in Madrid as Spain score a late winner vs. Portugal
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Scaloni: Argentina 'will give everything' in Egypt clash
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Men's World Cup scoreboard
London City are set to sign 'Queen' Putellas. Is that a good thing?
Top Headlines
- USMNT's World Cup dream crushed by Belgium
- Poch mum on U.S. future, tells fans to keep faith
- Injured Pulisic 'disappointed in myself' as WC ends
- 'Sad' Ronaldo exits last WC with 'clear conscience'
- Martinez steps down, says Portugal 'didn't fail'
- MVP Rodri shines, seeks more from Spain in QFs
- Mbappé: Paraguay senator remarks spread racism
- Scaloni: 'No truly dominant team' at World Cup
- ⚽Bellingham, Yamal, Messi unveil WC final ball
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2026 World Cup Golden Boot tracker: Will Messi, Mbappe, or other score most goals?
We're into the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the race for the Golden Boot -- given to the tournament's top goal scorer -- is red-hot.
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Premier League 2026-27 kits: Ranking every jersey released
It's still almost two months before the new Premier League season begins, but plenty of top clubs have already released some of their 2026-27 kits.
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How Mexico's World Cup run brought a small Oregon town to life
The World Cup melds communities, cultures, homelands and those left behind. In Woodburn, Oregon, soccer is more than just a game.
USMNT at the World Cup
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Red, White & Clueless: The untold story of the 1994 U.S. World Cup team
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.
