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ESPNWorld Cup 2026 Power Rankings before round of 16: ...
In the blink of an eye, we're down to the final 16 nations left competing for the 2026 World Cup. What do our writers and experts think the field looks like from worst to best of the teams remaining?
The Guardian FootballChristian Pulisic’s World Cup of TV stardom and ‘little glimpses’ ends in disappointment
For much of the star’s career, this tournament has been held as a high-water mark. Instead much of the USMNT’s success came without his involvement There was a quiver in Christian Pulisic’s voice as he answered the final question posed to him at the 2026 World Cup. On its face, the question was straightforward: how did the overall experience of this tournament meet his expectations? The subtext was overwhelming. For eight years, this World Cup co-hosted by the United States has been viewed as the potential high-water mark of his career and those of his teammates. Every machination of American soccer has operated with signposts displaying “2026” in bold. Continue reading...
ESPNBelgium handed U.S. a World Cup reality check -- a...
The World Cup dream for the U.S. went up in smoke Monday, comprehensively dismantled 4-1 by Belgium.
The Guardian FootballThe US had the biggest opportunity in the history of American soccer. They wasted it | Alexander Abnos
The USA men’s run at a home World Cup had attracted people who usually ignore soccer. Instead of triumph, they saw a humbling by Belgium In the closing moments of the USA’s 3-2 win against Portugal at the 2002 World Cup, the ESPN commentator Jack Edwards took a moment to remind viewers who had stayed up all night of the profound result they were witnessing. From his perch in Suwon, South Korea – where he was watching the first match of a campaign that would end in a quarter-final that remains the high‑water mark for the modern US men’s national team – Edwards delivered a soliloquy that cut straight to the heart of the profound role World Cups play not just for the USA men’s team but for soccer as a force in American life. “The players on that 1950 team that beat England … this [result] is about the foundation that they laid,” Edwards said in his booming bravado as the hour crept toward 7am ET. “This is about the thousands of American families who have helped this sport grow, and the people in those pockets all over the country who have stuck with soccer. And it’s also for those seven- or eight- or nine‑year-old kids, who are going to hear about this result when they wake up in the morning and rush outside, and knock a ball against a wall, and dream of something even greater than this.” Continue reading...
BBC SportMbappe condemns racist posts from Paraguay senator
France forward Kylian Mbappe condemns a Paraguayan senator as "despicable" and unworthy of her position after she made a number of racist remarks mocking his origin and education.
ESPNScaloni: 'No truly dominant team' at World Cup
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said the 2026 World Cup is presenting a strong challenge for the tournament favorites, who are struggling to overcome lower-ranked opponents
ESPNMbappé: Paraguay senator remarks spread racism
France star Kylian Mbappé on Monday spoke out against racist comments made by a Paraguay senator.
BBC SportFA considering appeal after Quansah red card
The Football Association is considering whether to appeal after England defender Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico.
The Guardian FootballTuchel claims World Cup refereeing ‘not good enough’ but says England have belief to go all the way
Tuchel critical of ‘unreliable’ officiating against Mexico FA could launch appeal against Quansah’s red card Thomas Tuchel called the standard of refereeing at the World Cup unreliable and erratic as he insisted England are capable of going all the way following their dramatic 3-2 victory against Mexico. Tuchel fumed after his side held on with 10 men at the Azteca stadium on Sunday night, saying that officials across the board have not been up to scratch at the tournament. The German, who was unhappy with Jarell Quansah being sent off for a bad tackle after a review following a recommendation by the video assistant referee, claimed that players do not know what to expect during games and he warned that teams are at risk of being knocked out because of poor refereeing decisions. Continue reading...
The Guardian FootballUefa has put European football on war footing with Fifa over Balogun decision | Matt Hughes
European governing body’s dramatic move could have major implications for the future of the sport Perhaps the only globally renowned figure who has been more conspicuous by his absence at this World Cup tournament than Donald Trump is the Uefa president, Aleksander Ceferin, although both men have more than made up for their silence over the past 24 hours. By endorsing a statement in which Uefa accused Fifa of crossing “a red line” in making the “incomprehensible and unjustifiable” decision to lift the USA striker Folarin Balogun’s suspension for the last-16 tie with Belgium on Monday, Ceferin has effectively put European football on a war footing with the world governing body, a dramatic move that could have major implications for the future of the sport. Continue reading...
ESPNFrance pass toughest World Cup test yet in beating...
France haven't really been challenged yet at this World Cup in the way Paraguay tested them Sunday, but Mbappe & Co. were able to stay cool in the sweltering heat and advance to the quarterfinals.
BBC SportThe numbers behind Spain defence chasing World Cup history
With Spain yet to concede at the 2026 World Cup and on the brink of another tournament record, BBC Sport examines the numbers behind the shutouts.
BBC SportRed card system in disarray over Trump, Fifa and Balogun decision
The decision to effectively overturn the red card shown to United States forward Folarin Balogun leaves many unanswered questions.
ESPNFrance's Mbappé calls Paraguay tactics 'ugly'
Kylian Mbappé warned future World Cup opponents that France are ready to "play ugly" and get their "hands dirty" after brushing off Paraguay's provocations in a heated 1-0 round-of-16 victory,
BBC SportAgeing Brazil need major surgery - but is Ancelotti the man to do it?
There was nothing unlucky about Brazil's loss to Norway in the last 16 of the World Cup and their exit at this stage is an unmitigated disaster, writes Tim Vickery.
ESPNCan Egypt get the ball to their stars? One big que...
As this week sees the World Cup field cut from 32 to 16, we're wondering what the biggest issue is for each team still in the tournament.
BBC SportReal Madrid plot £188m Olise deal - Monday's gossip
Real Madrid are preparing a mammoth deal for Michael Olise, Tottenham exploring move for Rafael Leao, while Newcastle target Angelo Stiller, plus more.
BBC SportTrump thanks Fifa after USA striker Balogun's ban suspended
Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after his one-game ban is suspended by Fifa.