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ESPNWould the U.S. actually win the World Cup if its best athletes played soccer?
Every time the USMNT gets knocked out of a World Cup, the question comes up: What if our best U.S. athletes played soccer? Here's why that flight of fancy would never actually work out.
ESPNGrading FIFA's changes to the World Cup, from expa...
Now that the World Cup is over, let's evaluate all the things that FIFA did differently. Which new features earned A's, and which ones were utter flops?
ESPNWhich South American players used the World Cup to...
Even if South America didn't impress too much at the 2026 World Cup, many players had their reputations enhanced and could make a move in the transfer window.
Detik SportKane Diyakini Tak Akan Menangi Ballon d'Or 2026 karena Alasan Ini
Legenda sepakbola Prancis Emmanuel Petit yakin, Harry Kane tidak akan memenangi Ballon d'Or 2026. Pasalnya, Kane dinilai sering 'hilang' di laga-laga penting.
The Guardian FootballFrom Haaland love to Mexico’s Merlin: 26 memories from the 2026 World Cup
Norway’s striker left his mark, as did Scotland’s fans in Boston, but Turkey’s dark horses fell at the first hurdle “I played with him on my PlayStation, and now I’ve scored against him,” Livano Comenencia said after converting Curaçao’s first World Cup goal past Manuel Neuer in their opening match against Germany. The smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup went on to lose 7-1 but that goal – their only one of the tournament – will go down in history. Continue reading...
ESPNHow Spain built historic dominance in men's, women...
It's no coincidence that Spain are the first nation to hold both the men's and women's World Cups simultaneously.
ESPNSpain didn't have a Messi, Mbappé or Haaland: How ...
Spain's attack and defense didn't have the best players at the World Cup -- but Spain was the best team. How did that happen?
ESPNWorld Cup musings: Argentina let Messi down; Engla...
Now that the dust has settled, what better time for Gabriele Marcotti to pause and reflect on what we've seen?
ESPNStargazing: Inside the last days of Spain's quest ...
There was something in the air as Spain prepared for the World Cup final.
ESPNRecord WC betting in U.S. like '10 Super Bowls'
Sportsbooks and technology providers across the United States sports betting industry report that this year's World Cup produced record handle for a soccer tournament across the board and even rivaled other major prolonged sporting events.
ESPNHow will the 2026 World Cup be remembered? Ranking...
Every World Cup has one enduring legacy. 2022 was Messi's win. 2018 was Mbappe's breakout.
BBC SportInter Miami under investigation after signing Casemiro
Major League Soccer says it is investigating allegations of tampering by Inter Miami after the club signed Brazil midfielder Casemiro.
ESPNWhy Rogers' $157M Chelsea transfer is high risk, b...
Morgan Rogers and Elliot Anderson are both moving clubs for huge fees this summer, but because of where they play the deals will be judged differently.
The Guardian FootballNew faces, gulfs in class and flawed drama: how 48 teams changed the World Cup
The first 48-team World Cup had its positives and negatives – do we need to brace for a 64-team future? It was less than 12 months after Gianni Infantino succeeded Sepp Blatter as president that Fifa announced the expansion of the men’s World Cup from 32 to 48 teams. The reaction was mixed. Diego Maradona said he was “delighted by Gianni’s initiative” because it allowed each country to dream of reaching the tournament, renewing their passion for football. Joachim Löw, then in charge of the world champions Germany, said: “I don’t think it’s a good idea to dilute the sporting value … In the long term, the quality suffers.” On the evidence of the first 48-team edition, won by Spain after 104 games across five-and-a-half weeks in North America, it’s fair to conclude Maradona and Löw both had a point. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup 2026 awards: the Guardian team give their final tournament verdicts
The best games, goals and personal highlights – from a magical Azteca to Erling Haaland breaking America Paraguay 1-1 Germany. There were plenty more games with more goals but none could match the drama of the penalty shootout in this last-32 tie. Germany aren’t supposed to lose in them but they did this time in spectacular fashion. Ed Aarons Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballWorld Cup 2030 (very early) power rankings: who will challenge Spain at top?
The next men’s World Cup is still four years away, but we take a look at the teams with the firmest foundations who should be primed to contend The 2026 World Cup provided many an esteemed veteran with what could be their international swansongs, with golden greats Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, Neymar, James Rodríguez and Guillermo Ochoa all making teary exits as their tournament ended. As we turn ahead to the 2030 World Cup, any player 32 or older will be sweating their selection status and changing their daily routines to stay sharp against inevitable aging. For these power rankings, we’re overvaluing sure things. Teams with plenty of leading players comfortably in their 20s can build for this impending four-year cycle with greater confidence than a team replacing an ageless talisman. Consider these the 10 teams with the firmest foundations and viable reasons to hope to reach a quarter-final in four years’ time. Continue reading...
ESPNWorld Cup grades: Infantino, Bielsa both earn an F...
The World Cup is officially over, and it's time to provide some final grades to some of the teams and people who became household names in North America.
ESPNWorld Cup's best and most disappointing XIs, from ...
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