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2026 World Cup: All you need to know, one year out
It's Messi and Ronaldo's last dance, and new stars will emerge. Meanwhile, just how far can the USMNT go? These are the big talking points, 12 months before the tournament.
Can Amtrak's busy Northeast Corridor handle 2026 World Cup?
The congested stretch from Boston to Washington, D.C., already is beleaguered by breakdowns and spotty service.
TOP HEADLINES
KEEPING THEIR STAR FRESH
Inter Miami's key to Club World Cup success? Rest Messi in MLS
Lionel Messi is perhaps the greatest soccer player of all time, but his MLS team Inter Miami tends to reserve him for the bigger games and competitions -- like this summer's Club World Cup.
UNPROMISING SIGNS
Forget the World Cup, USMNT doesn't look ready for the Gold Cup
Tuesday's 4-0 capitulation against Switzerland will no doubt leave USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino wondering what he's got himself into.
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man United's Garnacho a target for Aston Villa
Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho is attracting interest from Aston Villa. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Men's summer transfer grades: Man City get an A- for Reijnders
The window is open, clubs are doing business and players are on the move. Here is how we rate the biggest deals.
How Jorge Campos' iconic '90s kits were made
CONCACAF GOLD CUP
TOURNAMENT BEGINS SATURDAY
From U.S. to Suriname, one thing to know about every team
With the Gold Cup set to kick off on June 14, we provide the narratives, star names and trivia you need to know for every team in the 2025 tournament.
ISSUES FOR EUROPEAN GIANTS
Spalletti is out as Italy manager, and it's better late than never
It's clear after Italy's humbling at Euro 2024 that Luciano Spalletti wasn't the right man for the job and finally, after some dire performances, they've made the right choice in moving on.
How should Tuchel assess England's loss to Senegal?
NOT DONE IMPROVING
Yamal has the mentality of Messi, Ronaldo. He'll be even better in 2025-26
Lamine Yamal may have fallen short in the Champions League and Nations League, but that will only motivate the Barcelona and Spain star to improve.
CLUB WORLD CUP
TOURNAMENT BEGINS SATURDAY
Are PSG the favourites for Club World Cup success?
Who is Jude Bellingham's favourite U.S. sports superstar?
Top Headlines
- Adams: U.S. tunes out Donovan, Dempsey 'noise'
- Tuchel: My mom finds Bellingham rage 'repulsive'
- Switzerland routs U.S. in Gold Cup sendoff loss
- Sporting demand more than $80M for Gyökeres
- Grealish left out of Man City Club World Cup squad
- Chelsea CWC squad: Delap in; Sterling, Félix out
- Van de Ven: 'Strange' choice to sack Postecoglou
- Alexis asks for forgiveness as Chile miss '26 WC
- 🌎 2026 World Cup: Which nations are qualified?
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Transfer trends: Portugal-to-Prem pipeline, Serie A retirement home
Diving into 2,000 transfers, ESPN's Bill Connelly identifies the good, the bad and the ugly market trends since 2015.
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Will USL's move to pro-rel change U.S. soccer, threaten MLS?
USL's introduction of promotion-relegation could change U.S. soccer forever, but it's still unclear how it will work.
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FIFA's CWC is critical to avoid World Cup pitch 'disaster'
Players slammed the pitch conditions in the U.S. for the Copa América. FIFA is making sure the Club World Cup and 2026 World Cup are different.
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2025 FC 100: Yamal, Mbappe among best men's soccer players
It's that time again: with the UEFA Champions League final behind us and the 2024-25 season officially over, it's time to rank the top 100 players in the world of men's soccer right now. Welcome to the FC 100.
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Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments for Inter Miami
With Lionel Messi in the final year of his contract with Inter Miami, ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of the World Cup winner's performances.
