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…
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‘Crying long before the anthems’: A week in the life of a 2026 World Cup player
Tom HamiltonJun 24, 2026, 03:18 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish…
England’s scoreless draw to Ghana exposes World Cup run worries
James Olley Close James Olley Senior Writer, ESPN FC , Tom Hamilton Close Tom Hamilton Senior Writer • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair…
In a World Cup on home soil, El Tri is making Mexico proud
MEXICO CITY — Clips of Mexico players, paired with Juan Gabriel’s trumpet portion of the country’s iconic song “Asi Fue,” began to gain traction ahead…
Scotland’s Tartan Army brings World Cup spirit to a Marlins game
Scotland’s Tartan Army took over Boston last week for the national team’s first two games of the 2026 World Cup. Now, ahead of Scotland’s final…
Why indoor venues give select World Cup teams a big competitive advantage
When the 2026 World Cup draw was held in December, coaches, players and fans all tried to discern which teams had even the slightest advantage…
Dylan Scott and Alyssa McElheny Crowned 2026 HYROX World Champions in Stockholm
The HYROX Elite 15 World Championships, held in Stockholm, Sweden, saw two new champions crowned as Dylan Scott and Alyssa McElheny, who are both U.S.…
Fashion police: How FIFA works to prevent World Cup kit clashes
Sam BordenJun 23, 2026, 04:00 AM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Multiple Authors Within minutes of kickoff in the U.S.…
Eagles’ DeVonta Smith marries Mya Danielle at Disney World
The newest ring in DeVonta Smith’s collection is unrelated to the Philadelphia Eagles. Editor’s Picks 1 Related On Monday, Smith announced that he married Mya…
Why every round-of-32 team will, won’t win FIFA World Cup
Bill ConnellyJun 22, 2026, 07:33 PM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been…