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Messi's Last Dance: Can Argentina Defend Their Crown?
Doha's coronation still echoes, but at 38 Messi has confirmed this is his last World Cup. How the staff manages his minutes — and who shoulders creation duties — will decide how far the Albiceleste go.
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Adjusting ESPN's World Cup kit ranks as new jerseys get released
The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams. That means there'll be 96 kits on show! Here are all the ones released so far, from worst to first.
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Is it happening again? Arsenal's stumble in title race follows familiar pattern
Arsenal's Premier League title charge has left many Gunners fans to wonder: "Is it really happening again?"
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Man City revive Premier League race as Arsenal lose; Inter win seven-goal thriller; more
Man City's win at Chelsea and Arsenal's defeat at Bournemouth have thrown the title race wide open -- arguably, it's City's to lose now. Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.
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Gündogan Awards: Harry Kane, Alexia Putellas, Luka Modric lead 2025-26 class
Which men's and women's players are defying Father Time and reaching new heights? It's time to honor this year's winners.
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Is failing to qualify for UCL actually better for Premier League teams?
The UCL is the pinnacle of club soccer, but maybe for Premier League teams, it's just an extra headache?
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Transfer rumors, news: Bayern, Barça eye move for Milan's Leão
Two of Europe's powerhouses are competing for the signature of AC Milan's Rafael Leão. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Leeds get 'crunch-time' win amid relegation fight
Leeds United climbed six points clear of the relegation zone after their second away win of the season and their first in the Premier League at Old Trafford with a 2-1 "crunch-time" victory over Manchester United.
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Yamal inspired by LeBron for UCL comeback
Lamine Yamal is seeking inspiration from Lebron James as he attempts to lead Barcelona to a Champions League quarterfinal comeback win against Atlético Madrid on Tuesday.
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Sources: Spurs' Romero out for rest of season
Tottenham defender Cristian Romero will be out for the remainder of the season after suffering a knee injury in the 1-0 defeat to Sunderland, ESPN Argentina reports.
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🍼 Bottle job? Fan celebrates with Arsenal taunt
Manchester City are closing in on Arsenal in a gripping Premier League title race -- and their fans know it.
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Luis Enrique warns PSG of 'trap' against Liverpool
Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique has warned his players not to fall into a "trap" in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League clash with Liverpool, despite having comprehensively beaten Arne Slot's side at the Parc des Princes last week.
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Ghana hires Queiroz ahead of World Cup campaign
Ghana have appointed Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the senior national team ahead of their participation in the 2026 World Cup.
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Szoboszlai apologizes for confrontation with fans
Dominik Szoboszlai has apologised to Liverpool supporters for appearing to confront them after the team's 4-0 defeat to Manchester City last weekend, describing the incident as a "misunderstanding".
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Iran's Traktor lands in Jeddah for ACL round of 16
Iranian club Tractor arrived in Saudi Arabia amid the war in the Middle East and confirmed Monday it will play in the AFC Champions League Elite round of 16.
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Carrick slams 'shocking' Martinez red card in loss
Michael Carrick has labeled the decision to send off Lisandro Martinez in Manchester United's shock 1-2 defeat by Leeds United on Monday night as one of the worst he's ever seen.
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Ruthless Man City have Arsenal sweating ahead of title decider
Man City proved against Chelsea they will stop at nothing to win the Premier League. Can Arsenal match their intensity? The two teams meet on April 19.
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Tottenham's relegation looks increasingly inevitable after loss at Sunderland
Spurs have dropped into the relegation zone, and there is a realization that one of the Big Six might go down.
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Are Manchester United back? Leeds' performance suggests they're not
Leeds United's win over Manchester United at Old Trafford has left Michael Carrick's side wondering how much better can they get to finish off the Premier League season.
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MLS Power Rankings: LAFC's first loss of 2026 knocks them off the top
LAFC had been practically perfect in 2026, but the Angelenos first loss of the year cleared room for a new No. 1 in this edition of MLS Power Rankings.
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Klopp, Luis Enrique are the only managers to fix Real Madrid, and why that's a problem
Finding a new manager who is capable of measuring up to Real Madrid's unique demands this summer will be tougher than ever before.
#group-aGroup A Tactical Preview: Argentina, USA, Brazil — Who Survives?
Four teams, two (plus a best-third) advance. Group A might be the toughest pool of the group stage. We break down formations, key players and weak points for all four sides.
#canadaCanada Rising: Home Soil and a Golden Generation
Davies, David, Larin — Canada's class of '95-'00 has become the spine of Europe's top leagues. As a co-host, this team is no longer just hoping to participate.
#historyItaly's Four Stars — Catenaccio, Baggio, and the Long Road Back
Four World Cup titles, a tactical identity that defined defending, and two straight missed tournaments. Italy at the crossroads.
#historySpain's Only Star — The Tiki-Taka Era That Changed Football
One title, three tournaments, and a playing style that rewrote what a midfield could be. Spain's 2008–2012 golden age and what came after.
#historyFrance's Two Stars — From Zidane to Mbappé
Twenty years between their two titles. Two coaches, two generations, and a football culture that learned how to win in tournaments.
#historyGermany's Four Stars — The Tournament Machine
Four titles, eight finals, a national team built to peak in July. How Germany became football's most reliable winner.
#historyBrazil's Five Stars — The Only Nation at Every World Cup
Five trophies, five decades of jogo bonito. From Pelé's teenager to Ronaldo's redemption, the weight of the yellow shirt.
#historyArgentina's Three Stars — From Kempes to Maradona to Messi
Three World Cup titles, three generations of genius. How the Albiceleste built a dynasty around totemic number 10s.
#wc2026Welcome to 2026 — The Biggest World Cup Ever Kicks Off in North America
48 teams, 16 cities, 104 matches — what the first tri-nation World Cup means for fans and football.
#broadcastWhere to Watch the 2026 World Cup: Global Rights Holders
FIFA has sold broadcast rights across 170+ territories. China, the US, Europe and LATAM all have different legal viewing windows — here's the list.
#host-cities16 Host Cities at a Glance — From Los Angeles to Monterrey
A timezone- and size-sorted briefing on the 2026 World Cup host cities, to help plan your match-day travel.
#argentinaArgentina's Title Defence — From Messi's Era to the Next Generation
After Qatar, how does Argentina retain the trophy in North America? A look at the key players and likely changes.