Grading FIFA's changes to the World Cup, from expa...

Now that the World Cup is over, let's evaluate all the things that FIFA did differently. Which new features earned A's, and which ones were utter flops?

Spain's romp to victory in 2026 capped a brilliant World Cup. But where did this summer rank in the all-time record?

Missed your Premier League club's preseason friendly this weekend? ESPN takes you through the latest highlights.

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris has confirmed captain Granit Xhaka will stay at the club this summer, insisting the saga linking him to a potential move to Chelsea is "closed."

Dani Olmo has rejected Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala's apology for the pair's altercation after Spain's World Cup final victory.

Lionel Messi is set to miss the MLS All-Star Game for the second season running, but this time will escape a suspension, the league announced on Saturday.

A female referee was forced off after being knocked to the ground while attempting to break up a confrontation between players during a preseason friendly on Saturday.

Wrexham continued their impressive preseason by beating another Premier League side, edging Leeds United 3-2 in Tampa, Florida, on Saturday after Sam Smith's late winner.

Tottenham Hotspur have got their preseason campaign off to a good start after beating A-League champions Auckland FC 2-0 on Sunday.

Wrexham continued their impressive preseason by beating another Premier League side, edging Leeds United 3-2 in Tampa, Florida, on Saturday after Sam Smith's late winner.

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has admitted losing defender Joe Gomez to injury in Saturday's 4-2 preseason victory over Sunderland is "the worst news."

Manchester City have joined the race for sought-after RB Leipzig teenager Yan Diomande. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Spain's romp to victory in 2026 capped a brilliant World Cup. But where did this summer rank in the all-time record?

If Andoni Iraola was dreaming of mounting a Premier League title challenge, his first game in charge of the Reds has already underlined one of the squad's major issues: depth in defence.

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has admitted losing defender Joe Gomez to injury in Saturday's 4-2 preseason victory over Sunderland is "the worst news."

New Inter Miami midfielder Casemiro will make his debut in the Major League Soccer match against CF Montreal on Saturday night after receiving his P-1 Visa.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has signed a contract with Colo Colo, the South American country's biggest soccer team, its president said.

Woking's Director of Football Jody Brown has said there were "growing concerns" about head coach Jermain Defoe days after both parties had mutually agreed to part ways.

Barcelona have pledged to support the family of a worker who died during renovations at their Nou Camp stadium.

Eddie Howe has said that he is unsure whether Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimarães will remain at the club next season.

Arsenal are interested in Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior but the situation is at a very tentative stage, sources have told ESPN.

Roberto De Zerbi has said that any Tottenham player who is not "happy or proud" to be at the club "has to leave," amid doubts over Lucas Bergvall's future with the north London side.

Lee Kang-in has joined Atlético Madrid from Paris St Germain on a five-year deal.

Madeleine McCann's younger brother Sean was cheered on by his parents and twin sister Amelie as he booked his place in the final of the 400 metres freestyle event on his Commonwealth Games debut.

Spain forward Salma Paralluelo has joined OL Lyonnes on a four-year deal, the French club have announced.

Atlético Madrid could look to involve Viktor Gyökeres in any deal from Arsenal for striker Julián Álvarez. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Manchester City have agreed terms on a new contract for Abdukodir Khusanov, the club have confirmed.

Former Netherlands international Mark van Bommel has taken over as head coach of Belgium's national team following their run to the World Cup quarterfinals.

Allegations that FIFA president Gianni Infantino breached Olympic rules on political neutrality in his dealings with U.S. President Donald Trump will not be investigated by the International Olympic Committee.