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2026 FIFA World Cup
How Messi, Argentina saved themselves from humiliation of biggest upset in World Cup history
No one could've predicted Argentina would nearly be bounced from the World Cup by Cape Verde, but the round of 32 gave us an instant classic.
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Messi: Competitiveness of the World Cup is what makes it special
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Burley: Cape Verde should be proud of going toe-to-toe with Argentina
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Gibbs: Cape Verde exposed Argentina's vulnerabilities
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Chaos in Cape Verde as stunning goal shocks Argentina
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Cape Verde fans go wild after goal vs. Argentina
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Buenos Aires goes wild for Messi's opening goal vs. Cape Verde
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USMNT prepares for Round of 16
Monday, 8 p.m. ET vs. Belgium
How will the USMNT cope without suspended star striker Folarin Balogun?
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Balogun looks back on red card vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Egypt advance 4-2 on penalties
Salah leads Egypt to World Cup history with penalty shootout triumph vs. Australia
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Penalty heartbreak for Australia vs. Egypt as World Cup knockout win still eludes Socceroos
'One of the best days of my life!' - Salah after World Cup knockout win
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Hutchison: Egypt will need Salah to step up in World Cup round of 16
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Scenes in Sydney at 5 a.m. as Australia equalize
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Egypt fans in Cairo celebrate opening goal
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Men's World Cup scoreboard
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Can the U.S. win without Balogun? One big question for every World Cup round-of-16 team
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World Cup Daily live: Colombia, Argentina to last 16; Pochettino throws first pitch
Grades and expectations
Grades for every team eliminated from the World Cup: Bosnia get a B+
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No matter the France result, Paraguay's inspired World Cup has been a success
High-stakes matchup
Can England handle Mexico's altitude? Why caffeine and beetroot juice might be the solution
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Rashford and Rogers 'ready' for England vs. Mexico earlier kickoff
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New sport, no problem!
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino warms up for first pitch at Mariners' game
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- Argentina break Cape Verde hearts in extra time
- Messi: Argentina have 'many' things to correct
- Colombia see off Ghana to set up clash with Swiss
- Rodman marks NWSL return with dramatic double
- USA's Balogun on ban: 'Emotional roller coaster'
- Sources: Mexico-England KO unchanged after talks
- 'Recharged' Klopp confirms talks for Germany job
- Ancelotti: Sir Alex only manager more qualified
- 🤔 Has Brazil really lost its World Cup aura?
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2026 World Cup Golden Boot tracker: Will Messi, Mbappe, or other score most goals?
We're into the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the race for the Golden Boot -- given to the tournament's top goal scorer -- is red-hot.
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Ranking all 20 Premier League clubs on transfer work for 2025-26 season
One year on from a bumper 2025 summer Premier League window, we've decided to rate all 20 teams' incoming signings on their immediate impact and scope to improve.
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Premier League 2026-27 kits: Ranking every jersey released
It's still almost two months before the new Premier League season begins, but plenty of top clubs have already released some of their 2026-27 kits.
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How Mexico's World Cup run brought a small Oregon town to life
The World Cup melds communities, cultures, homelands and those left behind. In Woodburn, Oregon, soccer is more than just a game.
USMNT at the World Cup
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Red, White & Clueless: The untold story of the 1994 U.S. World Cup team
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.
