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Mbekezeli Mbokazi
Soccer
Who is Chicago Fire and Bafana defender Mbekezeli 'TLB' Mbokazi?
Mbekezeli Mbokazi -- known back home as "TLB" -- has transitioned from newfound stardom in South Africa to becoming the bedrock of the Chicago Fire FC's defensive line.
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England
FIFA World Cup
England 2026 World Cup watch: Who's trending up, who's trending down as Thomas Tuchel mulls squad
Who is trending up? Who is trending down? ESPN look at some major contenders for Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad.
Lionel Messi
Soccer
Messi tracker: All goals, assists, key moments for Miami, Argentina in 2026
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.
United States
FIFA World Cup
USMNT depth chart: Ranking the top 15 Americans at every position ahead of World Cup
We're digging deep into the USMNT player pool: 105 players deep. Which Americans are on standby for the World Cup if needed?
Iran
FIFA World Cup
Infantino confirms Iran will play at the World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino opens his address at the FIFA Congress by confirming that Iran will play at the 2026 World Cup.
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Iran
FIFA World Cup
FIFA: Iran's WC status unchanged amid absence
FIFA president Gianni Infantino reiterated Thursday that Iran will take part in the World Cup and play its originally scheduled matches in the United States.
Iran
FIFA World Cup
Canada denies Iran envoy entry for FIFA Congress
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Wednesday it was her "understanding" that Iranian soccer officials were denied entry into her country ahead of the FIFA Congress meeting in Vancouver just weeks before the start of the World Cup.
FIFA World Cup
CAF commit 'unanimous' support for Infantino re-election
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has publicly confirmed unanimous backing from its 54 member associations for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president.
Weston McKennie
Soccer
McKennie keeps having to fight to keep his spot with Juventus and the USMNT: Why?
Weston McKennie has been a go-to star for the USMNT and Juventus, so why does he keep facing doubts from his coaches? And how does he win them over?
FIFA World Cup
Can Brazil still thrive at the World Cup if Estêvão misses out through injury?
Estêvão is in a race to be fit in time to represent Brazil at this summer's World Cup. If he doesn't play, who are the next men up for Carlo Ancelotti's team?
Mohau Nkota
Soccer
Who is Bafana and Al-Ettifaq winger Mohau Nkota, and how to watch him play
Mohau Nkota, the diamond from Kimberley, is playing in one of the world's most star-studded leagues. Here's everything you need to know to follow his campaign.
FIFA World Cup
Everything you need to know about Bafana's World Cup base in Mexico
Pachuca is the capital of the state of Hidalgo, located in central Mexico, about 90 kilometers north of Mexico City, and will be the base for South Africa's team at the FIFA World Cup in June.
FIFA World Cup
Is there still time for surprises in the Socceroos' World Cup squad?
Marcus Younis sent a clear message to Tony Popovic last weekend. The question is: was the Socceroos boss listening?
FIFA World Cup
Police deny motorcade request for FIFA's Infantino
A request for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to be given a police escort while in Vancouver, British Columbia, for FIFA meetings has been denied, the Vancouver Police Department confirmed Wednesday.
FIFA World Cup
WC teams to get an extra $100M to cover costs
FIFA is paying out more than $100 million in extra cash to World Cup teams to help cover higher-than-expected costs of being in North America.
FIFA World Cup
WC venues detail plans for July extreme heat
Officials from World Cup host cities and stadiums said they are working with FIFA to protect players and spectators by conducting heat risk assessments, enhancing shade, cooling zones and water access, stationing medical teams during events.
Iran
FIFA World Cup
Iran absent as FIFA meetings start ahead of World Cup
Representatives from Iran's soccer federation were not present Tuesday at the largest formal meeting of Asia's soccer leaders before this summer's World Cup.
FIFA World Cup
FIFA updates WC rule to curb player suspensions
FIFA has expanded its yellow card amnesty rule for the 2026 World Cup, aiming to reduce player suspensions during the elimination rounds.
Top Headlines
- McFarlane: Palmer can be key for England at WC
- Souttar, Leckie, Duke first to Socceroos' WC camp
- Iran officials to meet with FIFA over WCup plans
- $4K World Cup tickets for USMNT still available
- Palestine, Israel reps at odds at FIFA congress
- Ochoa to retire from Mexico after sixth World Cup
- FIFA president Infantino confirms re-election bid