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Ronaldo named to record sixth Portugal WC squad
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make a record sixth World Cup appearance after being included in Portugal's squad for the tournament on Tuesday.

McTominay, Stewart in Scotland World Cup squad
Scott McTominay, Ross Stewart and Findlay Curtis are in Scotland's 26-man squad for the World Cup while Steve Clarke has also called on Craig Gordon.

England squad for 2026 World Cup predicted: Harry Kane's stand-in? Eberechi Eze or Morgan Gibbs-White?

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UNDER A MONTH UNTIL KICKOFF
World Cup predicted starting lineups
We're just a month away from the 2026 World Cup! How do all the major contenders -- and the three co-hosts -- look in terms of rosters and starters?

World Cup Power Rankings: Who are the front-runners with 30 days to go?
Our reporters ranked the top 15 contenders for this summer's top prize as they see it.


CAPTAINCY CRISIS?
Captaincy crisis?! Franck Kessie joins Koulibaly, Hakimi, Salah in race for World Cup fitness
Ivory Coast captain Franck Kessie has become the latest World Cup-bound skipper to pick up an injury a month to go before the tournament, with Kalidou Koulibaly, Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah already facing anxious waits.


LOOKING AHEAD TO THE WORLD CUP
Can Brazil still thrive at the World Cup if Estêvão misses out through injury?
Estêvão is in a race to be fit in time to represent Brazil at this summer's World Cup. If he doesn't play, who are the next men up for Carlo Ancelotti's team?

World Cup injuries: Who's ruled out and who could still play? Hugo Ekitike, Rodrygo, Lamine Yamal, more
Here are the players who will miss the World Cup with injury, and those who are battling to be fit...


Australia
FIFA World Cup
Socceroos' World Cup training camp in Florida: All you need to know
Players from around the globe are arriving at Tony Popovic's pre-World Cup camp. Joey Lynch has all the inside information as the Socceroos' preparations ramp up.


FIFA World Cup
Ronaldo in for Portugal: All World Cup squads announced so far
Here's every World Cup squad list that has been announced ahead of the June 1 deadline.


Brazil
FIFA World Cup
Neymar the headliner of Ancelotti's curious Brazil World Cup squad
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has finally announced his 2026 World Cup squad, with Neymar taking center stage in his return to the team.


Scotland
FIFA World Cup
Meet Scotland's 2026 World Cup squad: All 26 players picked by Steve Clarke and why
Scotland manager Steve Clarke has named the 26 players he believes can make an impression at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.


England
FIFA World Cup
Chiefs who? This summer, Kansas City is all-in on the World Cup
The FIFA World Cup is the biggest event to ever come to Kansas City, and the locals are ready to impress.


FIFA World Cup
The moment Torreense's Stopira was announced in Cape Verde's WC squad
Torreense, who play in Portugal's second tier, gathered together to watch 37-year-old centre-back, Stopira, learn he would be on the plane for Cape Verde headed to the World Cup.


Scotland
FIFA World Cup
Scotland WC squad LIVE: Clarke announces 26-man group
Steve Clarke names his squad for this summer's World Cup as Scotland's preparations continue.


Brazil
FIFA World Cup
Ancelotti: Neymar is a key player for Brazil
Ancelotti: Neymar is a key player for Brazil Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti backs Neymar as a key player for the team after announcing his World Cup squad. ancelotti thumb.jpg


England
FIFA World Cup
England squad for 2026 World Cup predicted: Harry Kane's stand-in? Eberechi Eze or Morgan Gibbs-White?
Ahead of Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad announcement on Friday, ESPN's Tom Hamilton assesses who'll be on the plane, and who's on the fringes.


England
FIFA World Cup
England squad for 2026 World Cup predicted: Harry Kane's stand-in? Eberechi Eze or Morgan Gibbs-White?
Ahead of Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad announcement on Friday, ESPN's Tom Hamilton assesses who'll be on the plane, and who's on the fringes.


FIFA World Cup
World Cup 2026 kit ranking: Every jersey we'll see this summer that has been released so far
The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, bringing a total of more than 100 kits! Here are all the ones released so far, from worst to first.


FIFA World Cup
Hey look, a 10-foot inflatable Messi! Wait, that is Messi, right?
If you've ever dreamt of watching Lionel Messi play in your own backyard, then the latest offering from Lowe's might be the next best thing.


Brazil
FIFA World Cup
Brazil fans celebrate Neymar's World Cup call-up
The moment Brazil fans inside the Museu do Amanhã discovered Neymar has been included in the World Cup squad.


FIFA World Cup
2026 World Cup injuries tracker: Which stars could miss out, latest info
Which key players might not be participating in this summer's tournament? Here's the latest on injuries impacting World Cup teams.

Top Headlines
- Outcry as WCup art replaces Dallas whale mural
- Xhaka to captain Switzerland as Amdouni included
- Ronaldo named to record sixth Portugal WC squad
- McTominay, Stewart in Scotland World Cup squad
- Ancelotti explains João Pedro World Cup omission
- Neymar named to Brazil's final World Cup squad
- Modric set for 5th WC as part of Croatia squad
England at World Cup 2026
ESPN England squad for 2026 World Cup predicted: Harry Kane's stand-in? Eberechi Eze or Morgan Gibbs-White?
Ahead of Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad announcement on Friday, ESPN's Tom Hamilton assesses who'll be on the plane, and who's on the fringes.
Getty England 2026 World Cup draw: When, where are the games?
Get ready for the 2026 World Cup. ESPN breaks down England's schedules, games, how to watch & how to get tickets.
Andrew Redington/Getty Images England 2026 World Cup watch: Who's trending up, who's trending down
With the World Cup around the corner, ESPN brings you a list of players who are trending up and trending down for their inclusion in Thomas Tuchel's England squad.
What you need to know
Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images 2026 FIFA World Cup: Format, groups, full match schedule, more
Check out the groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, along with everything you need to know about the tourney's format.
Hector Vivas - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images World Cup group stage explained: Tiebreakers, third-place teams, more
Here's everything you need to know about what teams need to do to reach the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup.
Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images How does offside work in soccer? Explaining one of the sport's key laws
Here's what you need to know about offside, why it exists and how it will be implemented at the 2026 World Cup.
World Cup trends
Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images / Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images / Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images World Cup kit ranking: Which teams will look best in 2026?
The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, bringing a total of more than 100 kits! Here are all the ones released so far, from worst to first.
AP Photo/Charles Krupa Aggravations prompt fans to ask: Is the World Cup worth the expense?
Ticket prices, transit fees and exorbitant hotel rates combine to dampen stadium-goers' exuberance











