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Is the USMNT ready for the World Cup? After loss to Germany, the jury's still out
The U.S. provided reasons for both encouragement and frustration in the final tuneup before its World Cup opener June 12.
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USMNT player ratings: Robinson 7/10 performance a bright spot in loss to Germany
Antonee Robinson's stunning volley was the highlight for the USMNT in its final game before the World Cup.
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GAMES BEGIN JUNE 11 AT 3 P.M. ET
From golfing with Trump to the World Cup, Andrew Giuliani faces a high-stakes test
Andrew Giuliani is best known for his famous father and his connection to Trump. Now he's leading the federal government's preparations for the World Cup.
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Get ready for the biggest World Cup ever! What you need to know about all 48 teams
ESPN's experts are here with what you need to know at a glance about every team.
22 World Cup items from history, 22 stories
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The USWNT wanted a fight in Brazil, and its World Cup prep will be better for it
The USWNT got smacked in the face by Brazil's animosity in a 2-1 loss, but that's exactly what head coach Emma Hayes wanted.
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TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: UCL finalists Arsenal, PSG to fight for Gibbs-White
Arsenal could face strong competition from Paris Saint-Germain for the signature of Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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16 players who could use World Cup to get a big transfer in Europe
The World Cup is the biggest stage in sports, so which players can use it to get their next big transfer?
WORLD CUP WARM-UPS
England win over New Zealand underlines fact that this is the Harry Kane team
England's victory on Saturday proved one thing: Harry Kane is pivotal to his team's hopes of World Cup glory.
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Slow starts aside, Socceroos are full of promise
A week from their opener vs. Türkiye, the Socceroos will take confidence from a 1-1 draw with Switzerland.
WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN
World Cup 2026 kit ranking: All 105 jerseys on show
The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, bringing a total of more than 100 kits! Here they all are, ranked from worst to first.
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World Cup's missing stars, from Palmer to Alexander-Arnold
The World Cup is a celebration, but at this tournament the party will be a little duller without these stars.
PREDICTING THE WORLD CUP
Predicting how all 48 World Cup teams will do: A result picked for every game
Who will win the FIFA World Cup? Instead of predicting a final winner, we've picked every single result to show HOW our predicted winner will do it.
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Simulating the World Cup: Who did EA Sports predict as winners?
EA Sports has correctly predicted the winners for the past four World Cups. But who does it pick for 2026?
Top Headlines
- Leão sent off for punching opponent in Portugal win
- Dembélé: France to end Deschamps' reign on top
- Kane: Heat 'won't be a factor' at World Cup
- Madrid members voting in first elections for 20yrs
- Wilson scores early but USWNT beaten in Brazil
- Poch finally feels WC 'excitement' building in U.S.
- Iran says U.S. denied visas to key WC officials
- Messi left on bench as Argentina beat Honduras
- 👀Who could use World Cup to get big transfer?
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Red, White & Clueless: The untold story of the 1994 U.S. World Cup team
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If Premier League transfer trend continues, who could move?
The summer of 2025 saw a huge increase in transfers between Premier League clubs. Here are some players who could move for big money but will stay in England.
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Why Mourinho's Real Madrid return is affected by club elections
The upcoming elections at Real Madrid have delayed the rehiring of José Mourinho, and they could end up paying much more to appoint him as a result.
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Premier League 2025-26 awards: Best game, worst transfer, best XI, more
The Premier League season is over! What did Bill Connelly love and hate about it? It's time to serve up his alternative prizes for the good and bad across the 2025-26 campaign.
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Premier League 2026-27 predictions: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, more
With Arsenal crowned Premier League champions in 2025-26, it's time to spin it forward: Will the Gunners add flair again? Can Chelsea contend? Will Arne Slot survive at Liverpool? Our writers make their predictions.
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.
