Four goals and an electric display: USMNT’s World Cup opener was nearly perfect
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The United States men’s national team had been waiting for the start of this FIFA World Cup for what seemed like an…
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USMNT player ratings: Balogun, Pulisic team-best showings lead dazzling World Cup opener
Ryan S. ClarkJun 12, 2026, 11:23 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Multiple Authors The U.S. men’s national team…
World Cup Daily: USMNT pregame; Canada tie; Haaland at Stanley Cup
Jun 12, 2026, 08:53 PM ET It’s time for the United States men’s national team to make its arrival at the 2026 World Cup. After…
2026 Men’s College World Series: Ranking MLB draft prospects
Kiley McDanielJun 12, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close ESPN MLB Insider Kiley McDaniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and free…
2026 Men’s College World Series: Storylines, predictions and players to watch
Jun 12, 2026, 07:30 AM ET The Men’s College World Series is kicking off and this year’s field is one you don’t want to miss.…
From gridiron to pitch: How NFL stadiums have transformed for the World Cup
When it comes to hosting FIFA World Cup matches, playing surfaces are something that NFL stadiums don’t want to fumble their moment in the spotlight.…
South Korea produce stirring revival to get off to winning start at FIFA World Cup
Jun 12, 2026, 01:00 AM ET GUADALAJARA, Mexico — For 16 years, an opening win at the FIFA World Cup had eluded South Korea. In…
World Cup VAR review: Was ref right to show three red cards in Mexico opener?
Jun 11, 2026, 08:21 PM ET The video assistant referee causes controversy every week, whether it be the Premier League, Champions League or FA Cup,…
Snubbed by U.S., Jesse Marsch marches Canada into the World Cup on a mission
Jun 11, 2026, 10:17 AM ET When Jesse Marsch, the coach of the Canadian men’s soccer team, walked into a news conference on a February…
Six World Cup complaints, and six reasons why it might be OK
The 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday, and there are plenty of common complaints around the tournament that have been…