USMNT player ratings: Balogun, Pulisic team-best p...

In the USMNT's World Cup-opening win, Folarin Balogun and Christian Pulisic share the spotlight as the team's best players.

With an elite striker having worn the Three Lions on their chest for 42 years, England have taken the position for granted - but is Harry Kane the last?

Yasin Ayari scored a brilliant brace against his father's native country to spark Sweden's historic 5-1 World Cup rout of Tunisia on Sunday in Monterrey. Mexico.

The Tartan Army -- Scotland's supporters organization -- led a fan march from Evans Way Park to the ballpark, bagpipe music and all.

Here's every Premier League in and out before the 2026-27 season begins.

The Tartan Army -- Scotland's supporters organization -- led a fan march from Evans Way Park to the ballpark, bagpipe music and all.

Beyond the three points, here are seven reasons why we're convinced that this is finally the year when the Elephants reach the knockouts.

Yasin Ayari scores twice as Sweden routs Tunisia 5-1

Uruguay arrived in South Florida on Sunday night ahead of its opening World Cup match after the team's plane was delayed for a couple of hours in Mexico due to what FIFA called "an airline permitting error".

Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool target Diomande impressed in his World Cup debut for the Ivory Coast.

A late goal from Amad Diallo earned the Ivory Coast a 1-0 win in and end-to-end opening World Cup clash with Ecuador in Philadelphia.

Amad proved to be the difference in a tight contest, giving the Ivory Coast all three points against Ecuador.

Follow along for live updates from the FIFA World Cup 2026 clash between Ivory Coast and Ecuador

An 88th-minute goal by Daichi Kamada salvaged a point for Japan as the Dutch were left to rue their two blown leads.

Brazil legend Kaka believes Carlo Ancelotti will turn things around after a lacklustre start to the World Cup.

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his team's 7-1 rout of Curaçao to start their FIFA World Cup campaign was just what they needed after the four-time champions failed to get out of the group stage in the last two editions of the tournament.

Japan hit back twice to start their World Cup campaign with an entertaining 2-2 draw against the Netherlands.

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has confirmed that Lamine Yamal is "in perfect condition" but said the star forward is set to start on the bench in the country's World Cup debut against Cape Verde.

Follow along for live updates from the FIFA World Cup 2026 clash between Ivory Coast and Ecuador

Former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate has turned down TV work at the World Cup in order to "keep out of the way," but says the team is "ready to win."

Curaçao delivered a moment for the nation to remember, but they never stood a chance against mighty Germany.

Kai Havertz scored two goals as Germany pulled away from World Cup first-timer Curaçao late in the opening half and piled on after that in a 7-1 win Sunday in a group match.

Two sides looking for a deep run to the knockouts at the FIFA World Cup meet as Netherlands take on Japan -- and you can follow it live with ESPN.

There was a point, late in the first half of Morocco's opening FIFA World Cup 1-1 draw on Saturday, where the contrast between Brazil's Casemiro and Ayyoub Bouaddi was impossible to ignore.

Manchester United could save part of the compensation earmarked for former boss Ruben Amorim if he is appointed by AC Milan, sources have told ESPN.

Real Madrid have agreed a deal worth up to £51.8 million (€60 million/$69.3 million) with Chelsea to sign Marc Cucurella, sources have told ESPN.

Ferran Torres refused to discuss speculation about his future at Barcelona -- and links with Paris Saint-Germain -- ahead of Spain's World Cup debut against Cape Verde.

Germany take on Curaçao in each side's first game at the 2026 World Cup, and you can follow all the action live, right here with ESPN.

The Germany shot-stopper interrupted his international retirement as he seeks to close out a legendary career with steep highs and lows.

Mikel Merino said Spain are wary of underdog opponents Cape Verde ahead of their World Cup debut in Group H on Monday.