Press and possess: Spain's secret sauce is a suffo...
Spain are known as the modern purveyors of the beautiful game, but what has got them to within 90 minutes of another World Cup win is an elite defense.
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World Cup Daily: World Cup winners (and fans!) to ...
Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition as we enter the final weekend of the 2026 World Cup.
Messi and the forgotten tape: How Argentina raced ...
As Lionel Messi prepares to lead Argentina against Spain in Sunday's World Cup final, ESPN spoke to those who shaped his international career.
Why Messi is the best player at the World Cup -- a...
Lionel Messi has long been considered the greatest soccer player ever, but he's so much more than that. He's the best male athlete, in any sport, in history.
What's in an emote? Analyzing 747 gestures during the World Cup group stage
For years, soccer lineups were just static lists of names, but the 2026 World Cup has given us two-to-three-second videos in which players can make a gesture or...
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal accelerate Rogers t...
Arsenal are ramping up a move for Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers even after agreeing a deal for Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis. Transfer Talk has the latest...
Fire-Whitecaps postponed due to wildfire smoke
Poor air quality due to wildfire smoke from Canada has forced Thursday's Major League Soccer game between the Vancouver Whitecaps and Fire at Chicago's Soldier ...
Messi to critics: Nothing was handed to Argentina
Lionel Messi has a message for Argentina's detractors: "Nothing was handed to us."
NYCFC eye Pulisic, deal 'dead in the water' for no...
New York City FC would like to sign Christian Pulisic to play in Major League Soccer, but admit AC Milan is not interested in selling the top American player.
Pelé's 1958 World Cup final jersey sells for $4.9M...
The jersey Pelé wore during Brazil's 5-2 victory over Sweden in the 1958 FIFA World Cup final sold at Sotheby's for $4.88 million on Thursday.
Ream: U.S. in 'shock' at poor showing in WC exit
USMNT captain Tim Ream said he and his teammates were in "shock" following their poor performance in exiting the 2026 World Cup at the hands of Belgium.
Citi Field sellout crowd shows massive potential o...
Fans turned out in droves to watch Gotham win the Queens Classic, a sign that the team's move to the borough could alter the franchise's trajectory.
Yamal, Porro train apart from Spain teammates
Spain stars Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro trained separately from their teammates on Thursday during the team's first training session in New Jersey but are expe...
England's Bellingham slaps Barco after WC defeat
England midfielder Jude Bellingham slapped the back of Argentina player Valentín Barco's head after their World Cup semifinal defeat in Atlanta.
Sources: Arsenal near deal with Brugge's Tzolis
Arsenal are closing in on a €40 million deal to sign Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge, sources have told ESPN.
Get ready for the World Cup final! What you need t...
We're down to the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as there are now just two teams still harboring dreams of becoming world champions.
Bellingham explains Messi debate at World Cup
Jude Bellingham has played down what appeared to be an animated discussion with Lionel Messi during the World Cup semifinal.
Argentina criticized for banner: 'Inappropriate'
Argentina have been criticised as "inappropriate" for a banner about the Falklands Islands after beating England at the World Cup.
Messi: Win over England 'a gift for Maradona'
Lionel Messi dedicated Argentina's World Cup semifinal win over England to the late Diego Maradona.
World Cup daily: Argentina fans party after dramat...
Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition as the 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearing its end.
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