Spain’s listless performance won’t cut it against better teams at World Cup
[ad_1] 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,”…
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USMNT must heed World Cup lessons learned in loss to Türkiye
[ad_1] INGLEWOOD, Calif. — As the final whistle blew at SoFi Stadium, it was difficult to know what to make of the United States men’s…
Pulisic looks ready to make his mark on USMNT’s World Cup right when it needs him
[ad_1] 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…
World Cup Daily LIVE: Yamal gets WWE belt, France vs. Norway in Group I
[ad_1] 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…
Ecuador conjure World Cup magic in upset of Germany
[ad_1] EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Drinks flew into the air. Substitutes ran on the pitch. Ecuador coach Sebastián Beccacece hugged a loved one behind…
If Japan are dreaming of winning the World Cup, Brazil will be the greatest test
[ad_1] Jun 25, 2026, 09:56 PM ET ARLINGTON, Texas — So Japan are marching on into the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World…
World Cup Daily live: Group F finale sees Netherlands, Japan and Sweden qualify
[ad_1] Jun 25, 2026, 09:00 PM ET We continue the final round of group stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as three groups…
World Cup 2026 Power Rankings after two games: Who is No. 1?
[ad_1] James TylerJun 24, 2026, 08:47 AM ET Close James Tyler is an ESPN editor for soccer. Multiple Authors We’re nearly two weeks through the…
World Cup biggest winners and losers: Reactions after all 48 teams’ second games
[ad_1] Ryan O’HanlonJun 24, 2026, 03:11 AM ET Close Ryan O’Hanlon is a staff writer for ESPN.com. He’s also the author of “Net Gains: Inside…
One year out from 2027 Women’s World Cup: Power Ranking, burning questions, 10 top U23 prospects
[ad_1] Jun 24, 2026, 03:24 AM ET Spain won the 2023 World Cup and are favorites to defend their title. Daniela Porcelli/ISI Photos/Getty Images Football never…