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Mainoo: England can '100%' win World Cup
Kobbie Mainoo believes England can "100 per cent" win the World Cup this summer as he prepares to live out a boyhood dream.
Who will start for England in the World Cup?
Ranking the 21 best U21 players at the 2026 World Cup
Top Headlines
ENGLAND'S WORLD CUP SQUAD
Why Ivan Toney's inclusion in England's World Cup squad probably doesn't matter
Tuchel named Toney in his England World Cup squad, and so the country has its latest culture war - but the truth is, it probably doesn't matter.
Thomas Tuchel's bold England outlook on show in divisive World Cup squad
Thomas Tuchel was hired by the FA to make the bold decisions that would take England to a major trophy. His unexpected World Cup picks are a product of just that.
England name Toney for World Cup, Foden left out
England have called up Ivan Toney and John Stones for their 2026 World Cup squad but have no room for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Phil Foden or Cole Palmer.
WORLD CUP FEVER
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.
Suarez alters Black Stars history - Reliving Ghana vs Uruguay, 2010's African heartbreak
There are FIFA World Cup matches that people remember, then there are the matches people carry with searing pain in their hearts. For Ghana, July 2, 2010 remains both.
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.
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...
FIFA World Cup
2026 World Cup injuries tracker: Saliba on track to play for France
Which players might not be participating in this summer's tournament? Here's the latest on injuries impacting World Cup teams.
Spain
FIFA World Cup
De la Fuente confident Yamal will be fit for Spain's World Cup opener
FIFA World Cup
2026 World Cup: Squad lists for all 48 teams
Here are the finalized lists of players for every country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Scotland
FIFA World Cup
Scotland's route through 2026 World Cup knockouts: France? Potential England tie? Can Steve Clarke's men spring a surprise?
Scotland will compete in their first World Cup campaign since 1998 but who are they playing in the group stage and who could they meet in the knockout stages?
Norway
FIFA World Cup
Ødegaard looks ahead to dream World Cup for Norway
United States
FIFA World Cup
How the USMNT went from Italia 90 embarrassment to World Cup force in 1994
As a World Cup on home soil looms, the U.S. is set to lean on title-toting talents. The last time America hosted, in 1994, things were very different.
Football
Palace have more players at WC than Real Madrid
Crystal Palace have more players at the 2026 World Cup than Spanish giants Real Madrid.
England
FIFA World Cup
England's route to the 2026 World Cup final: Potential Brazil, Argentina knockout fixtures and why topping Group L is crucial
What awaits England if they top Group L? And how dramatically does the picture change if they don't? ESPN looks into Thomas Tuchel's route to the final.
FIFA World Cup
World Cup's new rules explained: VAR for corners, no GK 'timeouts,' red card for covering your mouth
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has made some big changes to soccer ahead of the World Cup. But what do they mean?
FIFA World Cup
Watkins: Blessing in disguise to miss England camp
Ollie Watkins believes his omission from England's March camp was a "blessing in disguise".
FIFA World Cup
Reformer or ringleader: A decade on, what is Infantino's legacy as FIFA president?
Who is the FIFA president, and what has he done since taking over from the disgraced Sepp Blatter a decade ago? Talking to those around the game, the answer is more complicated than you think.
Top Headlines
- Swiss appeal to U.S. embassy for Embolo WC visa
- Spain coach expects Yamal to be fit for WC opener
- Ex-coach: England preparation crucial for WC heat
- Spain boss defends 'perfect' World Cup squad
- Aaronson was 'freaking out' over pre-WC wedding
- Mexico 17-year-old youngest player at World Cup
- Argentina's Martínez: I'll be fit for World Cup
England at World Cup 2026
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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VAR explained by former referee: How will it work at World Cup?
VAR will again take center stage this summer. Here's what to know about how it works and what's new for the 2026 World Cup.
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Ranked: World Cup 2026 favorites most likely to crash out
At every World Cup, a front-runner collapses and exits the tournament early. Which team will it be in 2026?
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USMNT's final World Cup roster has Pochettino taking risks
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino stayed true to himself, but his risks in the midfield could have a domino effect at the World Cup.
