Why Algeria vs. Austria is 2026 World Cup’s biggest grudge match
Jun 26, 2026, 04:00 AM ET Group J at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is playing out exactly as most people expected. Argentina are top…
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Ecuador conjure World Cup magic in upset of Germany
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Drinks flew into the air. Substitutes ran on the pitch. Ecuador coach Sebastián Beccacece hugged a loved one behind the…
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…
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…
WWE Star Nattie Neidhart Sets New Guinness World Record With 257 Submission Wins
Nattie Neidhart continued to honor her pro wrestling family’s legacy during a recent event in London, as the WWE Superstar was awarded with yet another…
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…