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England take on Costa Rica in their final friendly before the World Cup. Follow every kick live with ESPN.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the organization cannot dictate to the U.S. government who to allow into its country for the World Cup, saying that sometimes it is better to "chill and relax" over visa issues.

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Manchester City have made a British-record bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, sources have told ESPN.

England's final World Cup warm-up match against Costa Rica was delayed by lightning storms in Orlando on Wednesday.

Roy Keane said that he and Bruno Fernandes had "a nice, mature conversation" to clear the air after he misquoted the Manchester United captain, leading to a public dispute between the two.

England take on Costa Rica in their final friendly before the World Cup. Follow every kick live with ESPN.

The official FIFA fan fest in Mexico City for the opening ceremony and first game of the 2026 World Cup, due to be attended by Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum, could be forced to be relocated over protests from the country's teachers' union.

Barcelona are unlikely to activate the €30 million option to make Marcus Rashford's loan from Manchester United permanent, but coach Hansi Flick will have the final say with Monday's deadline to make a decision looming, sources have told ESPN.

Marcos Senesi has joined Tottenham Hotspur from Bournemouth, the north London club has confirmed.

Kieran McKenna has stepped down as Ipswich Town manager after five seasons in the job, the club have confirmed.

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Everton have been ordered to pay Burnley more than £35 million ($45.6m) in compensation after they were sued over Premier League profitability and sustainability breaches.

Newcastle have completed their first summer signing after landing Reims goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen on a long-term deal.

Former Chelsea captain John Terry has backed new Blues manager Xabi Alonso to succeed where he believes his old interim boss, Rafael Benítez, failed: putting past Liverpool allegiance aside and adapting to his new club.

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Iran national team forward Mehdi Taremi said that steps the U.S. government has taken regarding the denial of visas and preventing a Somali referee from entering the country are hurting the country's image.

Sophia Wilson forced an own goal in the second half for the United States in a scrappy 1-0 win over Brazil in Fortaleza on Tuesday night in which the home side finished with nine players and was shown a total of eight red cards.

Only one non-goalkeeper over 40 has ever played a World Cup. This summer, four others could do the same.

Jadon Sancho will officially leave Manchester United as a free agent at the end of June, five years after an €85 million ($99.98m) move.

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After another disappointing season with no trophies, how will Real Madrid bounce back? Alex Kirkland and Gab Marcotti break it down.

Schools in Mexico City have had classes suspended while government workers have been told to work from home ahead of the first match of the FIFA World Cup.

Lionel Messi has said he "savouring every moment" as he embarks on a record sixth World Cup.

The World Cup has arrived! It's time for ESPN's experts to make their picks for silverware, surprise results and everything in between.

There are two dominant narratives -- nostalgia and unfinished business -- swirling around Jose Mourinho's surprise return to Real Madrid. Can it really work again after over a decade apart?

Arsenal are now in prime position to land Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Real Madrid are set to confirm the return of José Mourinho on Wednesday after the coach's previous club, Benfica, announced his departure.

ESPN takes a look at every England World Cup exit since their sole triumph in 1966.

A United States official said Tuesday night that Omar Artan, the Somalian referee who was denied entry into the country ahead of the World Cup, was refused admission due to "association with suspected members of terror organizations."

Former Fulham manager Marco Silva has officially been announced as the replacement for Jose Mourinho at Benfica.

Sarina Wiegman has said that she is "very positive" England will qualify for the 2027 World Cup finals despite being made to go through the playoffs following their 3-0 victory over Ukraine at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

A United States official said Tuesday night that Omar Artan, the Somalian referee who was denied entry into the country ahead of the World Cup, was refused admission due to "association with suspected members of terror organizations."

Argentine legend Messi, who is working his way back from muscle fatigue ahead of the start of the FIFA World Cup, came on in the 70th minute and scored from the penalty spot right after in his team's 3-0 win over Iceland.

Spain thumped Iceland 6-1 on Tuesday to book their place at next summer's World Cup in Brazil ahead of England, who must now come through the playoffs.

Former Fulham manager Marco Silva has officially been announced as the replacement for Jose Mourinho at Benfica.