Three red cards! Record broken in WC opener

Mexico's win over South Africa on Thursday broke a record many may have not seen coming as the glass ceiling for red cards in a World Cup opener was smashed.

Jarell Quansah has said his journey to the World Cup was helped by his "really tough decision" to leave boyhood club Liverpool.

Barcelona are near a final agreement that would send American goalkeeper Diego Kochen on loan for one season to Denmark's Lyngby Boldklub, a source told ESPN.

With the U.S. kicking off its World Cup campaign Friday, ESPN introduces you to the 26 players tasked with taking the co-hosts on a deep run.

Substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned a first point in their third World Cup appearance -- and first on home soil -- by rallying for a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday.

Think the U.S. isn't a World Cup favorite? Think again.

Carlo Ancelotti has said he is ready for a "beautiful moment" in his already stellar coaching career, as he prepares to take charge of his first game at the World Cup.

Achraf Hakimi said he's "ready" to stop Vinicius Junior in Morocco's World Cup opener against Brazil, as right-back Hakimi and winger Vinicius are set to go head-to-head at MetLife Stadium on Saturday.

FIFA insists the attendance figure for the World Cup clash between South Korea and Czech Republic was accurate after pictures appeared to show thousands of empty seats.

Ghana's Thomas Partey will miss their opening match of the 2026 World Cup against Panama after being denied entry to Canada.

Scott McTominay is fit to face Haiti in Scotland's 2026 World Cup opener on Saturday evening but central defender Scott McKenna will miss out through injury.

Co-hosts Canada get their tournament up and running against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto, and you can follow it all live with ESPN.

Brighton & Hove Albion have made a £30 million ($40.2m) offer for Tottenham Hotspur defender Luka Vuskovic, sources have told ESPN.

Real Madrid have announced that Caroline Weir will depart the club on a free transfer after a four-year spell, with sources telling ESPN that OL Lyonnes are in advanced talks with the Scotland international.

Welcome to the 2026 World Cup, where everything is bigger and louder than ever before.

Cristiano Ronaldo has said he is fit, confident and eager embark on his record sixth FIFA World Cup.

Paul Pogba has claimed that the France team at the 2026 World Cup is better than the 2018 winners, which he was a part of.

Lewis Hamilton has joked that English football fans need to ease off on the popular Three Lions song until they've actually won the World Cup.

The head of the Palestinian Football Association is waiting in Mexico City for permission to enter the United States with other federation heads attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Former United States men's national team (USMNT) assistant coach Jesse March has revealed he sometimes "had to beg" the American players to sing the national anthem.

Benfica president Rui Costa has revealed José Mourinho would have left the Lisbon club even if Florentino Pérez had lost Real Madrid's presidential elections.

Former United States boss Gregg Berhalter is confident Mauricio Pochettino's side can achieve "big things" at the World Cup and help football's continued growth in the country.

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez has completed his first full glove session after recovering from a finger injury.

ESPN followed England throughout their pre-World Cup preparations to answer one question: Are they ready to win a first major tournament in 60 years?

Manchester United have shortlisted Newcastle United's Lewis Hall and Fulham's Antonee Robinson. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Eleven NFL stadiums are playing host to the World Cup this summer, but each have required substantial alterations to host the beautiful game.

Brazil are the most successful team in World Cup history. But after not winning the title in 24 years, can Carlo Ancelotti's side finally end that run?

Ahead of a first World Cup match in 28 years, ESPN's Tom Hamilton diagnoses Scotland's key problems.

ESPN followed England throughout their pre-World Cup preparations to answer one question: Are they ready to win a first major tournament in 60 years?

There are some incredible designs and colours on display at the 2026 World Cup. So, what makes a World Cup jersey iconic?