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World Cup predicted starting lineups
We're just a month away from the 2026 World Cup! How do all the major contenders -- and the three co-hosts -- look in terms of rosters and starters?
ESPN
World Cup Power Rankings: Who are the front-runners with 30 days to go?
Our reporters ranked the top 15 contenders for this summer's top prize as they see it.
Top Headlines
FIFA World Cup
2026 World Cup: List of squads, players announced so far
Here's every World Cup squad list that has been announced ahead of the June 1 deadline.
Lionel Messi
Soccer
Messi tracker: All goals, assists, key moments for Miami, Argentina in 2026
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.
Brazil
FIFA World Cup
Should Neymar be in Brazil's final World Cup squad?
Gab Marcotti gives his thoughts on Carlo Ancelotti adding Neymar to Brazil's provisional 55 player squad for the World Cup.
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United States
FIFA World Cup
Who in the USMNT 'has that dog in them'? xDAWG can quantify that
The USMNT have been accused of lacking their once-trademark fight in recent seasons. If only there were a metric that could help quantify grit ...
FIFA World Cup
Set your alarms! FIFA World Cup fixtures for Africa's teams
The FIFA World Cup will require some late nights and early mornings for Africa's fans, with many fixtures taking place in the wee hours. Here are all the group stage matches for Africa's 10 teams.
Soccer
Is Mofokeng overrated in a Bafana jersey, and could going overseas help him?
After a difficult start to the 2025-26 season, South Africa midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng has bounced back and is in the form of his life for Orlando Pirates, just in time for the FIFA World Cup.
South Africa
FIFA World Cup
South Africa squad predictor - Which Bafana players will be on the plane to the World Cup?
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has repeatedly stated that he has a strong sense of who will make up the majority of his 23-26 man squad for the FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Canada and the USA. But how will that change in the next few weeks?
Australia
FIFA World Cup
What happens to Socceroos boss Tony Popovic after the World Cup?
With Tony Popovic's contract only extending up until the end of the World Cup, Joey Lynch takes a look at what the coach -- and Football Australia -- might do next.
FIFA World Cup
Who has won the Young Player Award at the World Cup?
The Young Player Award is given to the best performing player at the World Cup 21 years old or under. Here are the winners since 2006.
FIFA World Cup
How does the World Cup group stage work? 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.
FIFA World Cup
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.
United States
FIFA World Cup
Pepi: World Cup blows Super Bowl and NBA finals out the water
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup in his home country, USMNT player Ricardo Pepi tsays "it is going to be one of the biggest ones ever."
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Netherlands
FIFA World Cup
Iconic Dutch Oranje bus arrives in the US ahead of the World Cup
The Iconic Dutch Oranje bus has arrived in Galveston, Texas, ahead of the World Cup this summer.
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FIFA World Cup
Who will start? Predicted XIs for the 2026 World Cup contenders, hosts
We're just a month away from the 2026 World Cup! How do all the major contenders -- and the three co-hosts -- look in terms of rosters and starters?
England
FIFA World Cup
Price of World Cup bus reduced after fan outcry
The prices of shuttle buses to one the World Cup stadium in New Jersey have been slashed following backlash from fans.
Brazil
FIFA World Cup
Ancelotti: 'Improving' Neymar could play at WC
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has said Neymar has "improved a lot" in recent weeks but is yet to reveal if he will make the country's World Cup squad.
FIFA World Cup
Messi and the forgotten tape: Oral history of Argentina's race vs. Spain to recruit young Barcelona star
How would the past 20 years of international football have looked if Lionel Messi had played for Spain? ESPN spoke to those who shaped his Argentina career.
Top Headlines
- Brazil extend Ancelotti through 2030 World Cup
- England fans told: Prepare for extreme Texas heat
- Madonna, Shakira, BTS set for 1st WCup HT show
- Wood headlines NZ's 2026 World Cup squad
- Trump admin waives visa bonds for World Cup fans
- Curaçao rehire Advocaat; will be oldest WC coach
- 'Chucky' Lozano not in Mexico provisional WC team
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
