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World Cup predictions: 19 ESPN experts make their picks
The World Cup has arrived! It's time for ESPN's experts to make their picks for silverware, surprise results and everything in between.
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World Cup Daily: Mexico all set to open tournament on Thursday
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SIZING UP AMERICAN SOCCER
USMNT World Cup bracket scenarios, odds to advance, predicted path to knockouts
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Five questions facing the USMNT as World Cup kickoff approaches
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COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF
Mexico's Mora is poised to be World Cup's breakout star: 'This guy is different'
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Can South Korea overcome their poor World Cup opener history?
GET READY FOR THE WORLD CUP
Chris Turner turns Knicks' fans roasting World Cup into a rap
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Chris Turner's amazing World Cup jersey-inspired rap
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TRENDING OFF THE PITCH
Tillman's stylish photo shoot earns him ribbing from USMNT teammates
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Andscape
Inside Nike's bet on soccer kits as fashion language
WORLD CUP TALK
Burley questions if Portugal's Martinez would drop Ronaldo
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Ogden: World Cup controversy could damage Infantino's FIFA re-election
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This World Cup will define Pulisic’s legacy. Donovan knows the pressure
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man United looking at move for Leeds' Darlow
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Top Headlines
- FIFA prez: People should 'chill' over WC visa issues
- Richards 'ready' for USMNT opener after injury
- Tuchel: England ready to 'come alive' at World Cup
- Sources: City make British-record bid for Anderson
- Aguirre embraces Azteca's WCup opener pressure
- Fourth World Cup still has Son 'feeling like a kid'
- Wave star Dudinha (knee) sidelined 'for a while'
- Iran players: U.S. visa denials create 'tension'
- 📈 Ranking the 50 best players in the World Cup
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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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22 World Cup items from previous tournaments, 22 stories
It has been a long journey, but here we can tell the story of the previous 22 World Cups through 22 items of memorabilia.
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World Cup kit ranking: Which teams will look best in 2026?
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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Barcelona Keep or Dump: What must LaLiga champions address?
How can Barcelona navigate their financial restrictions to reach even greater heights? Gab Marcotti and Sam Marsden break it down.
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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.
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.
