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On the World Cup's day of stars, Messi towers over Haaland and Mbappe
On a day when Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland excelled, Lionel Messi offered a timely reminder of his greatness.
Moreno: There is no argument against Messi being the GOAT
Argentina fans in Buenos Aires react to Messi's hat trick goal vs. Algeria
TOP HEADLINES
ENGLAND PREPARE FOR THE WORLD STAGE
After turbulent week, Tuchel's England turn focus to Croatia, old demons and a World Cup dream
From Gary Lineker through Wayne Rooney, England have had a world-class striker for nearly 50 years - but is Kane the last?
Runners-up in 2018, third place in 2022: Can Croatia shock the World Cup again?
Austria vs Jordan LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates as Al-Arab own goal restores Austria lead
Norway 4-1 Iraq: Haaland scores brace on World Cup 2026 debut - as it happened
Mbappé nets stunner, breaks France record in win
Ageing Senegal are going to struggle against Haaland and co, one fears
Pele, Messi, Haaland cards set records at auction
FIFA WORLD CUP
JUNE 16
Are World Cup hydration breaks important? Or do they stop teams' momentum?
England's Tino Livramento out of World Cup, Trevoh Chalobah in
DAY 5 REVIEW
Spain won't panic yet about Cape Verde draw, but they need Yamal fit and firing
Iran's entertaining draw with New Zealand offers brief respite
Lukaku seizes spotlight from Salah, De Bruyne in Belgium's draw with Egypt
SCOTLAND AT THE WORLD CUP
From Nando's to the World Cup - inside Scotland fan's 'surreal' 3,000-mile Tartan Trek
'Super John McGinn' at Fenway? Red Sox host 'Scotland Day' amid Tartan Army takeover
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- Partey visa appeal for Ghana WC opener rejected
- Record-breaking Mbappé unconcerned by 'revenge'
- Merino: Spain 'mourning' after Cape Verde draw
- Sources: Spurs agree £52m Van Hecke deal
- Sources: Spurs show interest in Newcastle's Tonali
- Sturridge: Palmer exclusion was 'biggest surprise'
- Sources: Man Utd set £40m valuation on Rashford
- FA chief: Performance clause in Tuchel contract
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ESPN's World Cup page
ESPN's World Cup page is here. All the latest news, features, guides and more on the summer's big extravaganza
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World Cup kick off times, how to watch guide UK
The World Cup is right around the corner - here's everything you need to know about who is playing when, and how you can watch them in the UK.
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ESPN's World Cup predictor
ESPN's World Cup predictor is here. Simulate your road to the final.
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2026 calendar of sport:
ESPN breaks 2026 all down and lists exactly what's on the calendar for a big year in sport.
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2026 F1 grid: Meet the stars set to light up 2026
It's a new season with two new teams but all familiar faces as we detail the driver line-ups for 2026.
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Disney+ to show primetime LaLiga games in UK and Ireland
Disney+ will be the home of LaLiga's primetime weekend matches after securing a three-year deal to exclusively show the division's Saturday night kick-off.
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Disney+ becomes new home of Women's Champions League in Europe
Disney+ will be the home of the UEFA Women's Champions League in Europe from next season after securing rights to the competition for the next five years.
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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.
Boxing fight schedule
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Boxing schedule
Want to know what fights are on the horizon? Check out the boxing schedule.
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2026 NBA mock draft: Projecting all 60 picks in Rounds 1 and 2
We have an updated 2026 mock draft, predicting all 60 picks as trade talks heat up a week out from draft night.
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Raiders' first impressions of rookie QB Fernando Mendoza
We asked coaches and players about their first impressions of the Raiders' rookie and No. 1 pick during OTAs.
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Are World Cup hydration breaks actually commercial breaks or momentum breaks?
The World Cup's mandatory hydration breaks have turned two halves into four quarters, which suits FIFA, but does it impact the players and tactics?
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NHL Power Rankings: Way-too-early edition for 2026-27 season
Here's how the teams stack up looking ahead to next fall -- and what to watch this offseason.
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Putting Jacob Misiorowski's historic 15-K outing into context
In case you Miz'd it, the Brewers' ace is continuing to dominate with another stellar outing Friday night. Here's what made the shutout so special.
