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How does the 2026 World Cup work? Format, tiebreakers, more
Here's what to know about the format of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
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One thing to know about World Cup qualified teams ahead of draw
Forty-two of the 48 teams in the World Cup draw are confirmed. What's one thing to know about each nation?
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2025-26 English Premier League
Champions League places? Man United still haven't shown they're worthy of one
A top-four spot is well within Manchester United's reach. But after their draw vs. West Ham, it's unclear whether they want it.
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Burley: Amorims results not sustainable as Man United manager
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Has Bruno Fernandes been forced to play deeper?
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Are Man United as good as Chelsea?
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GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
LACKLUSTER LIVERPOOL
A week to save his job? Is Slot under serious pressure at Liverpool now?
Liverpool have suffered nine defeats and a draw in their past 14 games in all competitions. Is it time for manager Arne Slot to go?
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How one minute at Liverpool ruined Elliott's World Cup hopes
Harvey Elliott played one minute for Liverpool and isn't getting minutes at Aston Villa.
MESSI SPEAKS TO ESPN
Lionel Messi exclusive: Argentina star talks World Cup, Inter Miami, more
Lionel Messi sits down for a lengthy interview with ESPN, discussing his desire to again lead Argentina, the brilliance of Lionel Scaloni and why Pep Guardiola is one of "the best" ever.
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Messi reacts to praise from a young Pep Guardiola
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2025 MLS
MLS Cup preview: Messi's Miami have too much momentum for Caps to stop
Finally, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami have a chance to win MLS Cup, but do Thomas Müller's Vancouver Whitecaps have enough to stop the Herons?
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Vancouver isn't built around its star, and Müller & Co. are better for it
Instead of building the plane around Thomas Müller, the Whitecaps asked the legend to fit around their structure.
AROUND THE PREMIER LEAGUE
Brentford are Premier League's kings of the long throw, but what makes a good one?
Brentford are showing their Premier League rivals how a long throw-in can make a real impact. Specialty throw-in coach Thomas Grønnemark explains what makes it work.
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Why do Chelsea struggle against the smaller clubs?
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TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eye Frankfurt's Bahoya
The Gunners are looking to sign Eintracht Frankfurt winger Jean-Mattéo Bahoya. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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RONALDO'S FAREWELL THREADS
Rating Portugal kit for Ronaldo's final World Cup, other new Puma jerseys
Puma has revealed the jersey that Portugal will wear at next summer's FIFA World Cup, which is set to be Cristiano Ronaldo's last major tournament.
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Top Headlines
- Garber softens on MLS pro/rel: 'Never say never'
- 'Angry' Amorim blasts Man Utd for losing late lead
- Wenger confident 48-team WC won't harm quality
- ESPN analyst Shaka Hislop reveals cancer battle
- Pulisic returns but Lazio bounce Milan from Coppa
- Müller ready for 'perfect final' with Miami, Messi
- NWSLPA files grievance on vetoed Rodman offer
- Arsenal sign Quintero twins, 16, from Ecuador
- ⚽ Calvert-Lewin makes history with 0.99 xG goal
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Offseason questions for every NWSL team building toward 2026
The NWSL season is over, and the planning for 2026 begins immediately. Here is one burning question for each team.
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Why Kompany is well placed to succeed Guardiola at Man City
If Bayern's clash with Arsenal is an audition to replace Pep Guardiola, ex-City defender and ESPN FC analyst Nedum Onuoha thinks Kompany fits the bill.
Legends chasing milestones
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Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments for Inter Miami
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of the Lionel Messi's performances.
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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.
