USMNT Makes World Cup History: Team USA Secures First Back-to-Back Wins Since 1930
[ad_1] The United States national soccer team broke a 96-year streak at the World Cup on June 19 after beating Australia and earning its first…
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Can Ronaldo End His World Cup Goal Drought Against Uzbekistan?
[ad_1] At age 41, Cristiano Ronaldo has proven his doubters wrong many times as an elder statesman on the pitch, but a lackluster start to…
World Cup ‘smart’ ball is a game changer. Just remember to charge it
[ad_1] Sam BordenJun 22, 2026, 03:12 AM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Multiple Authors IRVINE, Calif. — At each match…
Salah stepped up, but World Cup 2026 is proving to be no countries for old men
[ad_1] Mohamed Salah still has magic in his old boots. While the clock is ticking toward the end for many of the stars at this…
Cape Verde cause another World Cup shock to deny Uruguay
[ad_1] Jun 21, 2026, 08:20 PM ET Cape Verde’s magical start to its first World Cup isn’t over. It might just be getting started. The…
Spain have Lamine Yamal back and finally resemble World Cup contenders
[ad_1] ATLANTA — We shouldn’t compare Lamine Yamal to Lionel Messi or Diego Maradona, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says. But when Yamal, 18,…
‘Every team does it’: How World Cup sides thwart opponents’ spy efforts
[ad_1] Sam BordenJun 21, 2026, 02:54 AM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Multiple Authors When they first found it, the…
How Alex Freeman’s Pro Bowl dad helped him live his World Cup dream
[ad_1] ATLANTA and SEATTLE — Before the world witnessed the Freeman Hops, there were the Freeman Hips. In a friendly against Uruguay last November, U.S.…
Curaçao keeper Room ties Howard’s World Cup saves record in draw
[ad_1] Bill ConnellyJun 20, 2026, 10:22 PM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has…
Netherlands shatter World Cup unbeaten record streak after crushing Sweden
[ad_1] HOUSTON — Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said their 5-1 win over Sweden on Saturday sends a warning message to their World Cup rivals. The…