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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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#espnUSWNT's 10-game win streak snapped by Japan
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#espnLiverpool fear for 'very-bad' looking Ekitike injury
Hugo Ekitike has handed a major injury worry to Liverpool and France after he was forced off in the first half of his club's Champions League quarterfinal loss to Paris Saint-Germain.
#espnLAFC closes out Cruz Azul to reach Cup semis
Dennis Bouanga scored a late penalty to help LAFC draw 1-1 with defending champion Cruz Azul on Tuesday and advance to the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals.
#espnBellingham defends connection with Mbappé, Vini
Jude Bellingham has said that he, Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior can deliver together on the pitch for Real Madrid ahead of an "all-or-nothing" Champions League quarterfinal second leg at Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
#espnNeymar scores, confronts fans after Santos draw
Neymar Jr. scored Santos' only goal in a 1-1 draw against Deportivo Recoleta on Tuesday in a Copa Sudamericana match, before arguing with fans at the end of the game.
#espnFuming Raphinha: Barcelona 'robbed' in UCL exit
Sidelined Barcelona star Raphinha hit out at the officiating following his team Champions League elimination, claiming refereeing errors cost them the tie against Atlético Madrid.
#espnMascherano quits as Inter Miami head coach
Javier Mascherano has quit as Inter Miami head coach, just four months after guiding the club to its first MLS Cup title.
#espnSimeone 'emotional' as Atleti return to UCL semis
Diego Simeone said watching his Atlético Madrid team compete still makes him "emotional" after eliminating Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate to reach the Champions League semifinals for the first time since 2017.
#espnVAR review: Why Man United's Martinez was always getting red card for hair pull
Explaining why Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez was sent off Monday for pulling Leeds United striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair.
#espnLiverpool have star power, but PSG show it takes more than talent to truly sparkle
Liverpool's UCL journey ended with a whimper Tuesday at the hands of a clinical Paris Saint-Germain.
#espnDespite Barça's strong effort, Atléti end their Champions League hopes
Barcelona looked to stage a huge comeback, but Atlético did enough to prevent them from advancing.
#espnU.S. Soccer sporting director quits for Saudi role
Matt Crocker quit as sporting director of the U.S. Soccer Federation on Tuesday, just two months ahead of the World Cup, to take a new job in Saudi Arabia.
#espnUSWNT gets sneak peak at WC grass at Lumen
The United States is getting a sneak peek at the grass that has been laid down at Lumen Field for this summer's World Cup.
#espnPSG eye rare UCL repeat after ousting Liverpool
Paris Saint-Germain 's grip on the Champions League trophy remains strong after dumping out six-time winners Liverpool.
#espnJorginho rows back Chappell Roan criticism
Former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has withdrawn his recent criticism of the pop star Chappell Roan and issued a statement saying that he regrets "the impact that this situation has had" on the "Pink Pony Club" singer.
#espnArteta: 'No fear' of Arsenal's faltering hunt
Mikel Arteta has insisted there is "no fear" of Arsenal ending the season without a trophy and declared he is "on fire" at the prospect of winning silverware.
#espnUEFA dismiss Barcelona missed red card appeal
UEFA have ruled Barcelona's complaint over the refereeing in last week's Champions League quarterfinal loss to Atlético Madrid as "inadmissible."
#espnSalah benched again by Slot for Liverpool vs. PSG
Mohamed Salah has been named on the bench for Liverpool's Champions League quarterfinal second leg clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
#espnFernandes: Man Utd to get back on track
Bruno Fernandes said Manchester United must do whatever it takes to get their Champions League qualification quest back on track following the painful home loss to rivals Leeds.
#espnIraola to leave Bournemouth at end of season
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is to leave at the end of the season, the club have announced.
#espnChampions League live: Atletico, PSG defend 2-goal leads in QF 2nd legs
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#espnTracking Europe's top soccer leagues: Titles, UCL qualification, relegation
How are the battles for major honors, Champions League spots and relegation shaping up across the continent? Here's everything you need to know.
#espnHow bad analytics built a Tottenham team that is heading for relegation
Tottenham are really bad and looking at the way this team has been constructed, one thing clearly stands out: This team is really bad at passing the ball, and that may explain their present malaise.
#espnMeet Mbappé's main rival to be LaLiga's top scorer
Vedat Muriqi is known as "The Pirate." Can he plunder Spain's golden boot award from Kylian Mbappé for himself and loot LaLiga safety for Mallorca?
#espnTransfer rumors, news: Bayern eye move for Newcastle's Gordon
Bayern Munich are reportedly looking to sign Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon. Transfer Talk has the latest.
#espnMake-or-break questions the USWNT must answer before next year's World Cup
The Women's World Cup is barely more than a year away and USWNT coach Emma Hayes needs to use every match to answer some important questions.
#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.