World Cup 2026: What you need to know about all 48 teams
The wait is almost over … the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across Canada, Mexico and the United States, is about to begin! That means…
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Transfer rumors, news: Dest to join Bayern after World Cup?
Bayern Munich are looking at signing PSV Eindhoven and United States fullback Sergiño Dest, while Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori is on the radar of Real…
All the 2026 World Cup group stage kit matchups revealed
Wondering what color kit you need to wear to support your team in a 2026 World Cup group stage game? FIFA has now confirmed which…
World Cup’s new rules explained: VAR for corners, no GK ‘timeouts,’ red card for covering your mouth
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has made some big changes to soccer ahead of the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.…
Why yellow cards are the most controversial bet at the World Cup
David PurdumJun 3, 2026, 06:55 AM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 Multiple Authors As the World Cup arrives…
Japan have a plan to win the World Cup by 2050. How close will they get in 2026?
Back in 1992, before they had even qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time, and at a time when football in the…
How the USMNT went from Italia 90 embarrassment to World Cup force in 1994
and Leander Schaerlaeckens Close Leander Schaerlaeckens Contributing writer, ESPN.com Leander Schaerlaeckens is a contributing writer for ESPN.com. He has previously written for The Guardian, The…
Ranking the 21 best U21 players at the 2026 World Cup?
The FIFA World Cup is the biggest tournament in sport, and it’s a great place to show off your talent as a young player. The…
World Cup final squads ranked: Of all 48 national teams, who can win this summer?
Ryan O’HanlonJun 2, 2026, 09:00 AM ET Close Ryan O’Hanlon is a staff writer for ESPN.com. He’s also the author of “Net Gains: Inside the…
Previously, on the World Cup: What you’ve missed in soccer since Qatar 2022
Sam BordenJun 1, 2026, 03:15 AM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Multiple Authors Although it’s not quite the six-year gap…