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…
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Scotland’s Tartan Army brings World Cup spirit to a Marlins game
Scotland’s Tartan Army took over Boston last week for the national team’s first two games of the 2026 World Cup. Now, ahead of Scotland’s final…
Why indoor venues give select World Cup teams a big competitive advantage
When the 2026 World Cup draw was held in December, coaches, players and fans all tried to discern which teams had even the slightest advantage…
Fashion police: How FIFA works to prevent World Cup kit clashes
Sam BordenJun 23, 2026, 04:00 AM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Multiple Authors Within minutes of kickoff in the U.S.…
Why every round-of-32 team will, won’t win FIFA World Cup
Bill ConnellyJun 22, 2026, 07:33 PM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been…
USMNT faces World Cup dilemma vs. Turkiye: Rotate squad or keep same XI?
SEATTLE — It’s a position that the U.S. men’s national team could scarcely dream about heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After winning its…
USMNT Makes World Cup History: Team USA Secures First Back-to-Back Wins Since 1930
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 back-to-back…
Can Ronaldo End His World Cup Goal Drought Against Uzbekistan?
At age 41, Cristiano Ronaldo has proven his doubters wrong many times as an elder statesman on the pitch, but a lackluster start to his…
World Cup ‘smart’ ball is a game changer. Just remember to charge it
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 during…
Salah stepped up, but World Cup 2026 is proving to be no countries for old men
Mohamed Salah still has magic in his old boots. While the clock is ticking toward the end for many of the stars at this FIFA…