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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 pick to win?

EA Sports has correctly predicted the winners for the past four World Cups. And where did the USMNT finish?

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Get ready for the biggest World Cup ever! What you need to know about all 48 teams

The wait is almost over ... the 2026 FIFA World Cup is about to begin! ESPN's experts are here with what you need to know at a glance about all 48 teams.

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Which World Cup records are most likely to be broken in 2026?

This summer's expanded tournament in North America could be one to rewrite the record books.

TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Man City could prioritize move for Tonali

Could Man City switch their attention from Elliot Anderson to Sandro Tonali? 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 are hoping to use it to get their next big transfer?

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Barcelona Keep or Dump: How to replace Lewandowski? Extend Raphinha?

How can Barcelona navigate their financial restrictions to reach even greater heights? Gab Marcotti and Sam Marsden break it down.

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Should Mourinho's return to Madrid really be a surprise?

José Mourinho will return as Real Madrid manager if Florentino Pérez wins the club's presidential election.

SOUTH AMERICAN ADVANTAGE?

Can South America maintain its 100% record at North American World Cups?

South American teams have won every single World Cup hosted in North America, but can one of the six teams continue that trend this summer?

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WORLD CUP INFO

World Cup sticker shock: The ugly cost of the game's grand event

On FIFA's resale marketplace, World Cup ticket prices have soared into four to six figures. By pricing out ordinary fans, soccer's organizing body risks hurting the image of the tournament.

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World Cup's new rules explained: VAR for corners, no GK 'timeouts,' red card for covering your mouth

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has made some big changes to soccer ahead of the World Cup. But what do they mean?

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