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World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, news as build-up begins to Group E final matches - June 25
ESPN has the latest from the World Cup, as the build-up ramps up for the final matches in Group E between Germany and Ecuador and Ivory Coast and Curacao.
Where has Infantino been? FIFA president clocks up 24,000 miles on epic World Cup tour
The FIFA president has been flying all across the World Cup host nations on his private jet. Here's where he has been so far during the tournament.
TOP HEADLINES
Tartan party over? Brazil humbling forces Scotland into nervous World Cup wait
Will Scotland qualify for World Cup knockouts? Third-place tracker and how South Africa win hurt chances
Scotland player ratings as defence crumble in Brazil thrashing that puts World Cup qualification hopes in doubt
Burley: Scotland don't deserve to reach World Cup knockouts
Fans in Rio celebrate Vinícius Jr.'s early goal vs. Scotland
Burley: Neymar looked sluggish on return for Brazil
TONIGHT'S ACTION
What Türkiye match will reveal about USMNT's knockout-round hopes
EFL FIXTURES ANNOUNCED
English Championship fixtures 2026-27: West Ham start against Burnley, Wrexham head to Cardiff City
WIMBLEDON NEARS
Wimbledon 2026: Why are players restricting media? What is the prize money issue?
Will England World Cup games clash with Wimbledon? Will the All England Club show the football?
FIFA World Cup
Latest Features
World Cup 2026 Power Rankings after two games: Who is No. 1 as U.S., England dip?
The World Cup's biggest winners and losers: From the USMNT and Yamal, to Messi and Ronaldo
The 'best male football player' Championship Belt: Barnwell picks titleholders going back nearly 50 years
HAALAND AND MBAPPÉ SHINE
Haaland 'couldn't care too much' about France
Mbappé not thinking about Golden Boot vs. Messi
Haaland is on a collision course with Mbappé, and the World Cup is better for it
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man City eye move for Chelsea's Gusto
Transfer big board: Best players in each position who could move
Women's transfer grades: Real Madrid get A+ for marquee Schröder signing
THE DRAFT
Grades for all 30 NBA draft classes: Best picks, biggest reaches and which teams got value
Debut 2027 NBA mock draft: Stokes, Mullins and top prospects to watch
Top Videos
Top Headlines
- Arsenal sign Piero Hincapié on permanent deal
- UFC's McGregor admits getting 'lost' in his fame
- Scotland's Clarke: 'I think we're heading home'
- Wolff: Mercedes must bounce back in Austria
- Cordina charged with assault, denied U.S. visa
- First woman to ref at men's WC joins UEFA staff
- Sources: Putellas reaches deal with LCL
- Anti-gay chant returns in Mexico vs. Czechia
- Ligue 2 player Kenzo Kies drowns amid heatwave
- Harper added to Cameron-Mayer MVPW undercard
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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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'Crying long before the anthems': A week in the life of a 2026 World Cup player
What is it like to be one of the 1,200 players at this World Cup? Curacao forward Gervane Kastaneer reveals what life is really like during soccer's biggest tournament.
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2026 NBA buzz: Latest news, injuries, league intel, updates
We're tracking the latest news, rumors and buzz across the NBA, including what we're hearing ahead of free agency.
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Wetzel: NFL's denial of Brendan Sorsby sends the right message
The NFL sent a powerful reminder to Sorsby and others: Sports wagering can bring significant repercussions.
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Why every round-of-32 team will, won't win FIFA World Cup
Then there were 32. Or we're getting there, anyway. So, let's review why each team still alive at the 2026 World Cup could win the whole thing -- and why each probably won't.
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Passan's unique 2026 MLB midseason awards
Who has caught our attention with the most amazing -- or embarrassing moments this season? We hand out hardware, with a twist.
