A World Cup without who? Palmer, Foden, Ekitike among absent stars
The FIFA World Cup is the stage for the game’s best players to perform in the biggest tournament of all and chase the glory of…
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The USWNT wanted a fight in Brazil and its World Cup prep will be better for it
Jeff KassoufJun 7, 2026, 05:53 AM ET Close Jeff Kassouf covers women’s soccer for ESPN, focusing on the USWNT and NWSL. In 2009, he founded…
Is the USMNT ready for the World Cup? After loss to Germany, the jury’s still out
Bill ConnellyJun 6, 2026, 07:32 PM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been…
Simulating the World Cup: Who did EA predict as winners? How did USMNT get on?
When it comes to predicting the winner of the FIFA World Cup, EA Sports has a superb track record. While obviously not 100% scientific, EA…
16 players who could use World Cup to get a big transfer in Europe
Sam TigheJun 6, 2026, 03:21 AM ET Close Sam is a writer, broadcaster and podcaster for ESPN. He will write on the Premier League, scouting…
2026 World Cup betting preview: One bet to make on all 48 teams
Victoria Matiash Close Victoria Matiash Special to ESPN.com Victoria Matiash is a contributing writer for fantasy hockey and betting at ESPN. Victoria has been a…
World Cup predictions: Picking the winner in every game of the entire tournament
Ryan O’HanlonJun 5, 2026, 03:49 AM ET Close Ryan O’Hanlon is a staff writer for ESPN.com. He’s also the author of “Net Gains: Inside the…
Gregg Berhalter’s USMNT firing paved the way for son Sebastian’s World Cup dream
Sam BordenJun 5, 2026, 10:19 AM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Multiple Authors Sebastian Berhalter knows this is all a…
Why USWNT might be better off losing to World Cup hosts Brazil in friendlies
Jeff KassoufJun 5, 2026, 08:00 AM ET Close Jeff Kassouf covers women’s soccer for ESPN, focusing on the USWNT and NWSL. In 2009, he founded…
World Cup sticker shock: The ugly cost of the beautiful game’s grand event
Saving up for a World Cup is nothing new for die-hard soccer fan Paul Marshall. In 2014 and 2018, the Southern California native made trips…