FIFA to rebuild Blatter-era committee system
FIFA is set to create dozens of new committees and expert panels, reversing a governance reform passed in 2016 when the world football body was in turmoil during corruption scandals.
Richarlison had dark thoughts after World Cup
Brazil and Tottenham forward Richarlison said he suffered troubling thoughts and was ready to "give up" when battling depression following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
What are the expectations for the USMNT at the Copa America? (2:34)
Football's fastest goals: 6-second strike among quickest of all time
After Austria's Christoph Baumgartner scored with six seconds elapsed on the clock, what are the quickest goals in top leagues and competitions in the men's game?
Palestinian men's national soccer team plays with purpose, pressure
For the team and its followers, the possibility of qualifying for FIFA's 2026 World Cup carries a message about existence and belonging.
Is the USMNT's Gregg Berhalter a good coach? What stats, players and ex-colleagues say
USMNT fans can't agree on one question: Is Gregg Berhalter actually a good coach? Deep data analysis and interviews with those inside the game provide the answer.
FIFA gives Infantino 33% pay rise to $4.6m
FIFA raised president Gianni Infantino's base salary by 33% last year to make his total pay package worth more than $4.67 million, world football's governing body said in its financial report released Friday.
Meet Mario Suarez and the rebuilding process of Atletico Madrid (3:05)
How Berhalter is hoping to build the USMNT towards the 2026 World Cup (1:17)
Saudi launches uncontested World Cup bid for '34
Saudi Arabia launched its formal bid campaign to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup in a race that basically became a formality last October when the Gulf nation was the only candidate to enter the contest.
Is Paul Pogba's career over after four-year doping ban? (1:18)
Spain boss De La Fuente extended until '26 WC
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente will continue in charge of the national team through 2026, the country's football federation (RFEF) announced on Thursday.
City's Guardiola eyes international job in future
Pep Guardiola has said he wants to manage a national team at a major tournament before he retires from coaching.
What we learned from the new Messi doc, and predictions for Inter Miami
What we learned from the new Lionel Messi documentary as Inter Miami gear up for the MLS season. Plus consequences from the referee lockout.
Club América sees stock value triple on first day
Shares in Liga MX's Club América soared by as much as 200% in their market debut on Tuesday.
Predicting the Socceroos' 2026 World Cup squad
With the Asian Cup done and dusted, ESPN analyst Joey Lynch takes a look at which players are on track to represent the Socceroos at the 2026 World Cup.
The gap between Asia's best and the rest has closed; World Cup will be next
The 2023 Asian Cup has shown that the gap between Asia's elite and the second tier has closed, and that could have a significant flow-on effect at the 2026 World Cup.
USMNT forward Wright scores a brace in 3 minutes (1:22)
Ancelotti praises 'world's best' Vini Jr and sees Zidane's skills in Bellingham (0:55)
Was City's win over Everton their 'poorest performance of the season'? (0:29)
Ten Hag says 'every game is now a final' for Manchester United (1:09)
Southgate to decide England future after Euros
Gareth Southgate has not ruled out remaining England manager through to the next World Cup, saying Thursday that he would evaluate his future following this summer's European Championship.
Berhalter: U.S. in WC final in native N.J. a dream
For United States coach Gregg Berhalter, having the 2026 World Cup final played in New Jersey adds another layer of incentive, having grown up close to MetLife Stadium, the venue that will host the championship match.
Stephen A. and Mad Dog get heated over World Cup final venue (1:33)
Infantino: New York & New Jersey should be celebrating 2026 World Cup final (1:15)
FIFA World Cup Ladder
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Senegal | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Qatar | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 7 |
| United States | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Iran | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Wales | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Argentina | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Poland | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Mexico | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| France | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Australia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 |
| Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Denmark | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Japan | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Spain | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 4 |
| Germany | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Costa Rica | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -8 | 3 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Croatia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 5 |
| Belgium | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Canada | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Brazil | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Cameroon | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Serbia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Portugal | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| South Korea | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Uruguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Ghana | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |