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Son has had quite the World Cup journey -- but will 2026 be his final hurrah?
Son Heung-Min's previous three World Cups perfectly mirrored where he was in his career. So what does 2026 hold for him?
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Japan plan to win the World Cup by 2050. How close will they get in 2026?
Japan's "100 Year Vision" is well ahead of schedule, but are the Samurai Blue ready win the World Cup now?
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22 World Cup items, 22 stories
It has been a long journey, but here we can tell the story of the previous 22 World Cups through 22 items of memorabilia.
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World Cup's missing stars, from Cole Palmer to Trent Alexander-Arnold
The World Cup is a celebration of the best in soccer, but at this summer's tournament, the party will be just a little duller without these stars.
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Predicting every game of the entire World Cup: All the teams and all the winners
Who will win the FIFA World Cup? Instead of predicting a final winner, we've picked every single result to show HOW our predicted winner will do it.
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Get ready for the biggest World Cup ever! What you need to know about all 48 teams
The wait is almost over ... the 2026 FIFA World Cup is about to begin! ESPN's experts are here with what you need to know at a glance about all 48 teams.
World Cup sticker shock: The ugly cost of the beautiful game's grand event
On FIFA's resale marketplace, World Cup ticket prices have soared into four to six figures. By pricing out ordinary fans, soccer's organizing body risks hurting the image of the tournament.
2026 International Friendly
England win over New Zealand underlines fact that this is the Harry Kane team
England's victory on Saturday proved one thing: Harry Kane is pivotal to his team's hopes of World Cup glory.
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SOUTH KOREA'S DIFFERENCE MAKERS
Midfield metronome Hwang could be key for South Korea at the World Cup
Hwang In-Beom is not South Korea's most-prominent name. But he could be their most important player at the World Cup.
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Will Mexico or South Korea top Group A at the World Cup?
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Should José Mourinho's return as Real Madrid coach really be a surprise?
José Mourinho will return as Real Madrid manager if Florentino Pérez wins the club's presedential election. Should that really be a surprise?
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Treble-winning Sandy Walsh could not have asked for better first season at Buriram
THE STORY OF THE 1994 USMNT
Red, White & Clueless: The untold story of the 1994 U.S. World Cup team
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How the USMNT went from embarrassment in Italy to World Cup force in 1994
A World Cup on home soil looms. The last time America hosted, things were very different.
Top Headlines
- Eriksen conscious after collapsing on pitch again
- Iran player criticises FIFA as team lands in Mexico
- Kane: Heat 'won't be a factor' at World Cup
- Dembélé: France to end Deschamps' reign on top
- Messi left on bench as Argentina beat Honduras
- Tuchel: England win over NZ too 'freestyle'
- Madrid members voting in first elections for 20yrs
- Socceroos draw with Swiss in final WC warm-up
- Poch finally feels WC 'excitement' building in U.S.
- Leão sent off for punching in Portugal win
ASEAN Club Championship
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2026 ASEAN Championship: Fixtures, results, standings, how to watch
The 16th ASEAN Championship -- officially known as the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026 -- will take place from July 24 to Aug. 26.
Tables, fixtures and scores
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League tables
Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
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Upcoming fixtures
Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures for all the clubs and countries in world football here.
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Latest scores
Results and scores from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
