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…
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…
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…
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…
Pulisic looks ready to make his mark on USMNT’s World Cup right when it needs him
Sam BordenJun 26, 2026, 05:30 AM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Multiple Authors INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Christian Pulisic isn’t actually…
World Cup Daily LIVE: Yamal gets WWE belt, France vs. Norway in Group I
Jun 26, 2026, 11:14 AM ET It is the final days of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage and there are three more groups…
Ecuador conjure World Cup magic in upset of Germany
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Drinks flew into the air. Substitutes ran on the pitch. Ecuador coach Sebastián Beccacece hugged a loved one behind the…
If Japan are dreaming of winning the World Cup, Brazil will be the greatest test
Jun 25, 2026, 09:56 PM ET ARLINGTON, Texas — So Japan are marching on into the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup…