Cape Verde’s World Cup success isn’t just for them — it’s for every soccer fan to enjoy
Bill ConnellyJun 27, 2026, 03:24 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been…
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World Cup Daily LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo’s new golden boots, Argentina rest Messi as final groups decided
Jun 27, 2026, 01:17 PM ET Here we are. It’s the final day of World Cup group stage games and Cristiano Ronaldo will be in…
Not laughing now: How World Cup fans vindicated McKennie’s love of ranch
Sam BordenJun 27, 2026, 07:47 AM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Multiple Authors IRVINE, Calif. — France and Argentina have…
The Dream Factory: Inside the ‘cruel’ system behind Argentina’s soccer empire
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Cape Verde become smallest country to make World Cup knockouts
Jun 26, 2026, 10:07 PM ET Cape Verde’s dream journey at their first World Cup is not over yet. The island nation off the western…
Transfer rumors, news: Man City to battle Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid for Bouaddi
Jun 27, 2026, 06:38 AM ET Manchester City are the latest team to join the race for Lille and Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, while AC…
Spain’s listless performance won’t cut it against better teams at World Cup
GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa had said Luis de la Fuente’s Spain play “exquisite” football. “Much more beautiful than what I’ve achieved,” Bielsa…
2026 NBA draft recap: Best picks, execs buzz, ROY prediction
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USMNT must heed World Cup lessons learned in loss to Türkiye
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — As the final whistle blew at SoFi Stadium, it was difficult to know what to make of the United States men’s national…