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USMNT's final World Cup roster is classic Pochettino -- and it comes with big risks
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino stayed true to himself, but his risks in the midfield could have a domino effect at the World Cup.
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Yamal named for Spain: All World Cup squads announced so far
Here's every World Cup squad list that has been announced ahead of the June 1 deadline.
FIFA World Cup
2026 World Cup injuries tracker: Neymar to miss Brazil's opener?
Which key players might not be participating in this summer's tournament? Here's the latest on injuries impacting World Cup teams.
Top Headlines
FIFA World Cup
World Cup 2026 kit ranking: All 105 jerseys that all 48 teams will bring to Canada, Mexico and U.S.
The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, bringing a total of more than 100 kits! Here are all the ones released so far, from worst to first.
FIFA World Cup
VAR explained by former referee: How will it work at World Cup?
VAR will again take center stage this summer. Here's what to know about how it works and what's new for the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA World Cup
Are South Korea a one-man show? Who can step up and help Son at the World Cup?
Will South Korea be overly-reliant on Son Heung-Min once more, or will others step up at this World Cup?
Soccer
Which players from your Premier League team are going to the World Cup?
Which Premier League players from your team are representing their country at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico?
England
FIFA World Cup
World Cup 2026: England's pre-tournament friendlies: Who do they play, dates, venues, how to watch
With England's first game at the World Cup now less than a month away, preparations for the tournament are well underway and Thomas Tuchel's men will be getting ready with two friendlies in early June.
Scotland
FIFA World Cup
Scotland at the 2026 World Cup: Schedule, results, how to watch, news, analysis, injuries, more
ESPN rounds up everything you need to know ahead of Scotland's World Cup campaign.
England
FIFA World Cup
England at the 2026 World Cup: Schedule, results, how to watch, news, analysis, injuries, more
ESPN rounds up everything you need to know ahead of England's World Cup campaign.
Scotland
FIFA World Cup
Meet Scotland's 2026 World Cup squad: All 26 players picked by Steve Clarke and why
Scotland manager Steve Clarke has named the 26 players he believes can make an impression at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
England
FIFA World Cup
Meet England's 2026 World Cup squad: All 26 players picked by Thomas Tuchel and why
ESPN takes a look at every player named in the England squad for the 2026 World Cup.
Soccer
MLS goes gaga for Bafana duo, and honestly? Same!
Major League Soccer (MLS) is pretty obsessed with South Africa's players in the United States's league, judging by the excited reaction to Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Ulwethu Makhanya's selections to the national team.
Mbekezeli Mbokazi
Soccer
Who is Chicago Fire and Bafana defender Mbekezeli 'TLB' Mbokazi?
Mbekezeli Mbokazi -- known back home as "TLB" -- has transitioned from newfound stardom in South Africa to becoming the bedrock of the Chicago Fire FC's defensive line.
FIFA World Cup
Everything you need to know about Bafana's World Cup base in Mexico
Pachuca is the capital of the state of Hidalgo, located in central Mexico, about 90 kilometers north of Mexico City, and will be the base for South Africa's team at the FIFA World Cup in June.
FIFA World Cup
South Africa vs. Nicaragua - Bafana Bafana to refine tactics ahead of FIFA World Cup
Bafana Bafana will host Nicaragua at Orlando Stadium (known for sponsorship reasons as the Orlando Amstel Arena) on Friday in a FIFA World Cup send-off match on Friday.
Iqraam Rayners
South African Premiership
Rayners' inclusion in Bafana squad a needed compromise by Broos
Hugo Broos is famously, or notoriously, stubborn in his team selection for Bafana Bafana, but his selection of Mamelodi Sundowns striker Iqraam Rayners showed that the Belgian mentor is capable of compromise.
Australia
FIFA World Cup
Inside Popovic's meticulously planned Socceroos World Cup training camp
Known for his attention to detail, Tony Popovic is leaving no stone unturned as he prepares the Socceroos for the World Cup.
Australia
FIFA World Cup
Socceroos World Cup Daily: Australia shifts focus to Mexico friendly
Join Joey Lynch and Alex Hatzikostas each day as they go behind the scenes in the Socceroos camp and give the inside word on all the action at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Top Headlines
- Brazil's Neymar (calf) may miss World Cup opener
- Scaloni to take max time to name Argentina squad
- Scotland's Clarke pens new deal before World Cup
- Costa Rica drop players after shooting incident
- GK Petersen axed from Bafana squad, Rayners in
- Wharton: 'Not going to cry' about England snub
- Popovic: Socceroos 'close' to finalising WC squad
World Cup trends
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World Cup kit ranking: Which teams will look best in 2026?
The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, bringing a total of more than 100 kits! Here are all the ones released so far, from worst to first.
- AP Photo/Charles Krupa
Aggravations prompt fans to ask: Is the World Cup worth the expense?
Ticket prices, transit fees and exorbitant hotel rates combine to dampen stadium-goers' exuberance
What you need to know
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Format, groups, full match schedule, more
Check out the groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, along with everything you need to know about the tourney's format.
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World Cup group stage explained: Tiebreakers, third-place teams, more
Here's everything you need to know about what teams need to do to reach the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup.
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How does offside work in soccer? Explaining one of the sport's key laws
Here's what you need to know about offside, why it exists and how it will be implemented at the 2026 World Cup.
