Gakpo, Brobbey answer Dutch call for World Cup excellence
[ad_1] HOUSTON — Fans at NRG Stadium arrived talking about Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres but left with the names of Brian Brobbey and Cody…
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It’s (finally) OK to dream big about USMNT and World Cup
[ad_1] Sam BordenJun 20, 2026, 09:00 AM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Multiple Authors SEATTLE — Faith is what makes…
Are Brazil back in business after World Cup win vs. Haiti? Not quite
[ad_1] PHILADELPHIA — Brazil — as in the entire nation, fans, media and probably even Christ the Redeemer — was looking for a bounce-back after…
Did Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay stop their World Cup from unraveling?
[ad_1] Did Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay finally get its groove back in that second half against Saudi Arabia? After a thoroughly undistinguished start, they fell behind…
Dargahi’s path to Iran shows how diaspora fuels World Cup teams
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES — The 2026 FIFA World Cup has become a story of the power of the diaspora, with almost a quarter of all…
USMNT winning the World Cup not ‘ridiculous,’ Richards says
[ad_1] Sam BordenJun 19, 2026, 07:59 PM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Multiple Authors SEATTLE — Zlatan Ibrahimovic was succinct…
World Cup Daily recap: Cunha’s first-half brace gives Brazil win over Haiti
[ad_1] Jun 19, 2026, 10:39 PM ET Day 9 saw Brazil and the United States get big wins in 2026 FIFA World Cup action. In…
Scotland’s World Cup dreams on the ropes as Morocco prove they’re the real deal
[ad_1] Tom HamiltonJun 19, 2026, 08:45 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British &…
Where has Infantino been? FIFA president’s epic World Cup tour
[ad_1] FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been a ubiquitous sight at the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far, popping up across all three host countries…
World Cup 2026 Power Rankings after one game: Who is No. 1?
[ad_1] James TylerJun 19, 2026, 02:34 AM ET Close James Tyler is an ESPN editor for soccer. Multiple Authors It has been an incredible first…