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…
Tag: Cup
World Cup Daily live: Group F finale sees Netherlands, Japan and Sweden qualify
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 were…
World Cup 2026 Power Rankings after two games: Who is No. 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 2026…
World Cup biggest winners and losers: Reactions after all 48 teams’ second games
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 the…
One year out from 2027 Women’s World Cup: Power Ranking, burning questions, 10 top U23 prospects
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 stops.…
USMNT’s Balogun has the World Cup, Europe’s biggest clubs taking notice
Sam BordenJun 24, 2026, 10:32 AM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Multiple Authors IRVINE, Calif. — Matt Freese is the…
World Cup Daily: Messi turns 39 with midnight workout, as three groups to be decided
Jun 24, 2026, 10:23 AM ET All 48 teams have now played two matches each, so we are down to the final round of group-stage…
‘Crying long before the anthems’: A week in the life of a 2026 World Cup player
Tom HamiltonJun 24, 2026, 03:18 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish…
England’s scoreless draw to Ghana exposes World Cup run worries
James Olley Close James Olley Senior Writer, ESPN FC , Tom Hamilton Close Tom Hamilton Senior Writer • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair…
In a World Cup on home soil, El Tri is making Mexico proud
MEXICO CITY — Clips of Mexico players, paired with Juan Gabriel’s trumpet portion of the country’s iconic song “Asi Fue,” began to gain traction ahead…