The USWNT wanted a fight in Brazil and its World Cup prep will be better for it
[ad_1] 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…
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Is the USMNT ready for the World Cup? After loss to Germany, the jury’s still out
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Simulating the World Cup: Who did EA predict as winners? How did USMNT get on?
[ad_1] When it comes to predicting the winner of the FIFA World Cup, EA Sports has a superb track record. While obviously not 100% scientific,…
16 players who could use World Cup to get a big transfer in Europe
[ad_1] 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,…
2026 World Cup betting preview: One bet to make on all 48 teams
[ad_1] 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…
World Cup predictions: Picking the winner in every game of the entire tournament
[ad_1] 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…
Gregg Berhalter’s USMNT firing paved the way for son Sebastian’s World Cup dream
[ad_1] 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…
Why USWNT might be better off losing to World Cup hosts Brazil in friendlies
[ad_1] 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…
World Cup sticker shock: The ugly cost of the beautiful game’s grand event
[ad_1] 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…
World Cup 2026: What you need to know about all 48 teams
[ad_1] The wait is almost over … the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across Canada, Mexico and the United States, is about to begin! That…