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Top 50 USMNT players, ranked by club form: A new No. 1 tops Americans before World Cup
Who are the 50 best Americans who should be selected for the World Cup roster? We look at club form and rank them as the USMNT Player Performance Index returns.

Ronaldo in for Portugal: All World Cup squads announced so far
Here's every World Cup squad list that has been announced ahead of the June 1 deadline.

Top Headlines

England
FIFA World Cup
England World Cup outsiders: Max Dowman, Ivan Toney? Who could squeeze into Thomas Tuchel's squad?
ESPN takes a look at the outside contenders for England's 2026 World Cup squad.


South Africa
FIFA World Cup
South Africa squad predictor - Which Bafana players will be on the plane to the World Cup?
South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has repeatedly stated that he has a strong sense of who will make up the majority of his 23-26 man squad for the FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Canada and the USA. But how will that change in the next few weeks?


FIFA World Cup
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.


England
FIFA World Cup
Big questions Tuchel will be pondering as he prepares to name England World Cup squad
From backup forward to midfield options to right-back: ESPN tackles the big questions that need answering ahead of England's World Cup squad announcement.


Scotland
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Meet Scotland's 2026 World Cup squad: All 26 players picked by Steve Clarke and why
Scotland manager Steve Clarke has named the 26 players he believes can make an impression at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.


Australia
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Socceroos' World Cup training camp in Florida: All you need to know
Players from around the globe are arriving at Tony Popovic's pre-World Cup camp. Joey Lynch has all the inside information as the Socceroos' preparations ramp up.


FIFA World Cup
Ronaldo in for Portugal: All World Cup squads announced so far
Here's every World Cup squad list that has been announced ahead of the June 1 deadline.


Brazil
FIFA World Cup
Neymar the headliner of Ancelotti's curious Brazil World Cup squad
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has finally announced his 2026 World Cup squad, with Neymar taking center stage in his return to the team.


England
FIFA World Cup
Chiefs who? This summer, Kansas City is all-in on the World Cup
The FIFA World Cup is the biggest event to ever come to Kansas City, and the locals are ready to impress.


FIFA World Cup
The moment Torreense's Stopira was announced in Cape Verde's WC squad
Torreense, who play in Portugal's second tier, gathered together to watch 37-year-old centre-back, Stopira, learn he would be on the plane for Cape Verde headed to the World Cup.


Scotland
FIFA World Cup
Scotland WC squad LIVE: Clarke announces 26-man group
Steve Clarke names his squad for this summer's World Cup as Scotland's preparations continue.


Brazil
FIFA World Cup
Ancelotti: Neymar is a key player for Brazil
Ancelotti: Neymar is a key player for Brazil Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti backs Neymar as a key player for the team after announcing his World Cup squad. ancelotti thumb.jpg


England
FIFA World Cup
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.


England
FIFA World Cup
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.


FIFA World Cup
World Cup 2026 kit ranking: Every jersey we'll see this summer that has been released so far
The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, bringing a total of more than 100 kits! Here are all the ones released so far, from worst to first.


FIFA World Cup
Hey look, a 10-foot inflatable Messi! Wait, that is Messi, right?
If you've ever dreamt of watching Lionel Messi play in your own backyard, then the latest offering from Lowe's might be the next best thing.


Brazil
FIFA World Cup
Brazil fans celebrate Neymar's World Cup call-up
The moment Brazil fans inside the Museu do Amanhã discovered Neymar has been included in the World Cup squad.

Top Headlines
- Neymar: I cried for hours after Brazil WC pick
- Outcry as WCup art replaces Dallas whale mural
- Xhaka to captain Switzerland as Amdouni included
- Ronaldo named to record sixth Portugal WC squad
- McTominay, Stewart in Scotland World Cup squad
- Ancelotti explains João Pedro World Cup omission
- Neymar named to Brazil's final World Cup squad
World Cup trends
Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images / Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images / Marcos Brindicci/Getty Images World Cup kit ranking: Which teams will look best in 2026?
The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, bringing a total of more than 100 kits! Here are all the ones released so far, from worst to first.
AP Photo/Charles Krupa Aggravations prompt fans to ask: Is the World Cup worth the expense?
Ticket prices, transit fees and exorbitant hotel rates combine to dampen stadium-goers' exuberance
What you need to know
Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images 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.
Hector Vivas - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images 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.
Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images 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.














