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Top of the world: How Spain built historic dominance of both men's and women's games
It's no coincidence that Spain are the first nation to hold both the men's and women's World Cups simultaneously. It's been a generation in the making.

Stargazing: Inside the last days of Spain's quest for a second World Cup
There was something in the air as Spain prepared for the World Cup final.

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Must-see from the MLS
Inter Miami keeper scores brutal own goal

Antoine Griezmann scores in his MLS debut


MLS Scoreboard

Recapping the World Cup
World Cup musings: Argentina let Messi down; England have regressed

How will the 2026 World Cup be remembered? Ranking the nine top storylines


Transfer Talk
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool leading race for PSG's Barcola

Who will Iraola and Liverpool target in the transfer window?


Catch up on transfers
10 transfer storylines you may have missed during the World Cup


Rogers moves to Chelsea
Why Rogers' $157M Chelsea transfer is high risk, but Anderson's $155M move to City isn't

Men's transfer grades: Chelsea get C+ for Rogers

From chaos to history: How Wrexham's first Champions League campaign came about


Focus on FIFA
Hislop against potential further World Cup expansion

Could Gianni Infantino resign after World Cup backlash?

Top Headlines
- MLS to investigate Miami over Casemiro transfer
- Suárez, Miami spoil Lewandowski's Chicago debut
- Record WC betting in U.S. like '10 Super Bowls'
- Lewandowski: Didn't see best Yamal at World Cup
- Denver Summit stadium won't be ready to start '28
- Wrexham Women earn historic win in UWCL debut
- Arsenal say Saliba won't need surgery on back
- Sources: Garnacho nears loan move to Aston Villa
- ✍ World Cup grades: Infantino earns an F
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Maja Hitij/FIFA via Getty Images Messi didn't play well in World Cup final vs. Spain: So what? He's still the GOAT
It's unlikely Messi will play in a World Cup final again, and although he disappointed against Spain, it will be forgotten due to his dazzling career.
John Dorton/USSF/Getty Images Projecting the USMNT 2030 World Cup roster: 30 players to rep the U.S. in four years
The tears are barely dry from the USMNT's 2026 World Cup exit, but the page immediately turns to the 2030 World Cup. Here's who could represent the U.S. in four years.
Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images Breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup: Diomande, Freeman, Manzambi, more
The 2026 World Cup will be remembered for how all the superstars showed up and dominated, but we've also had a few young talents breaking though. Here are four of the best we'll remember going into the 2026-27 season.
ESPN The Dream Factory: Inside the 'cruel' system behind Argentina's soccer empire
An investigation into Argentina's soccer system that produced the defending World Cup champions found that it is rife with exploitation.
Legends chasing milestones
(Photo by Maja Hitij - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) 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.
Tom Weller/picture alliance via Getty Images Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments in 2026
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.



















