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2026 FIFA World Cup
Portugal have a Ronaldo problem (again)
Cristiano Ronaldo will go down as one of Portugal -- and soccer's -- best players, but in a disappointing World Cup opener, he struggled to have an impact for his national team.
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Do Congo DR deserve more credit for their draw vs. Portugal?
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MEN'S WORLD CUP SCOREBOARD
ENGLAND'S IMPRESSIVE START
Kane and Bellingham put on a show in England's thrilling win over Croatia
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Where does England's performance rank against the favourites?
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ANDSCAPE
Andscape
Tyler Adams World Cup diary: 'We can't let our foot off the gas'
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SIGHTS AND SOUNDS
World Cup Daily: Kane shines, Ronaldo blanks to close out Matchday 1
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Chris Turner crams Messi, Ronaldo & Pulisic into one seamless World Cup rap
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USA IN FOCUS
NEXT GAME: VS. AUSTRALIA (FRIDAY, 3 P.M. ET)
What if Reyna's World Cup wondergoal is only the beginning for USMNT?
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USMNT in World Cup quarterfinals? There's a real chance after that stunning opener
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool step up Diomande interest to fend off PSG
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Transfer Big Board: Best players in each position who could move this summer
ENJOYING THE WORLD CUP
Congo DR fans in Lisbon celebrate surrounded by Portugal supporters
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Norway fans hit iconic 'Viking Row' up an escalator
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EL TRI'S NEW STAR
MEXICO VS. SOUTH KOREA (THURSDAY, 9 P.M. ET)
Chicago to Chivas: Gutiérrez is the American leading Mexico at this World Cup
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Top Headlines
- Portugal boss defends loyalty to misfiring Ronaldo
- Sources: Liverpool beat Newcastle to Muñoz deal
- Kane helps England beat 'nerves' in statement win
- Pulisic training solo in race to be fit vs. Australia
- Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi arrested for spot-fixing
- Brazil WCup-winning coach Parreira hospitalized
- Sources: Angel City signs U.S. forward Sentnor
- Sources: Ex-Chelsea star Kerr to rejoin Gotham
- 🤔 Should Messi have been sent off vs. Algeria?
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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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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.
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Fired during a World Cup! Tunisia coach joins exclusive club
Tunisia manager Sabri Lamouchi won't be feeling too good after being sacked partway through a World Cup, but he's not the first coach to suffer that fate.
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.
