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Ranked: All 48 teams that can win the 2026 World Cup
We have the final 48 teams that can win the FIFA World Cup this summer. Let's go through them all and rank where they stand.
One thing to know about each World Cup team
The World Cup lineup is complete as 48 teams are confirmed. What's one thing you should know about each?
TOP HEADLINES
SPURS SAGA
Why have Tottenham hired De Zerbi? Are his tactics right for a relegation fight?
De Zerbi is Tottenham's third manager of a turbulent season. Why have Spurs turned to him, and is his playing style suited to battle against the drop?
Burley: De Zerbi needs to focus on fight, not football at Spurs
WORLD CUP PLAYOFF DRAMA
Italy only have themselves to blame for missing a third straight World Cup
We don't need think pieces or inquests into Italy's failure to qualify for a third straight World Cup; in the end, it came down to bad decisions and bad performances, like it always does.
Marcotti: Italy have 'no excuses' for another World Cup failure
Should the USMNT be concerned about Pulisic's goal drought?
Roberto Martinez might think it's "worthless" to read into any results ahead of the World Cup, but alarm bells must surely be ringing in the USMNT camp over Christian Pulisic's 14-match goal drought.
Player ratings: Pulisic 3/10 in USMNT's disappointing loss to Portugal
Pulisic struggled to make the most of numerous chances as the U.S. stumbled to another loss.
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye Liverpool's Ekitike over Haaland
Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike has emerged as an attractive option for Real Madrid. Transfer Talk has the latest.
WCQ SCOREBOARD
ENGLAND'S WORLD CUP OUTLOOK
Predicting England's 2026 World Cup squad: Who will Thomas Tuchel take, who's on the fringes?
The auditions are over. England's men's team have played their final matches before Thomas Tuchel names his 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup. So who makes the plane?
England's loss to Japan shows how much they need Kane for World Cup
England were without their star player as they failed to beat Japan at Wembley.
MORE ON 2026 WORLD CUP
Meet the World Cup debutants: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, Uzbekistan tell their stories
From soccer to food, experts on each national team to qualify for their first World Cup in 2026 help us get better acquainted with their country.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUARTERFINALS
Laurens has hope for Manchester United despite first leg defeat to Bayern
Top Headlines
- FA charge Maguire after Man United red card
- Sophia Wilson rejoins USWNT for Japan matches
- Poch, Pulisic agree, U.S. 'not far away' from best
- Sources: Barça's Rashford clause limit is June 15
- Spain's Yamal condemns anti-Muslim chants
- Italy miss out on 3rd straight WC in shootout loss
- Chelsea have highest pre-tax loss in EPL history
- Iraq oust Bolivia to complete 48-team WCup field
- 👀Meet the four nations debuting at a World Cup
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Meet Tahiti United, the soccer team that plays all of its games tomorrow
There's a team of time travelers who must voyage into the future every time they play a match, while their fans back home follow them from yesterday.
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Denver Summit's record NWSL crowd sets new standard for what's possible
The record crowd -- 63,004 -- at the Denver Summit's first NWSL home game won't be rivaled all season, but it serves as a new benchmark for future clubs and national team games.
- Illustration by Sean Morris
Cost of the 2026 World Cup: How much a USMNT fan might spend
From tickets to hotels, how expensive is this summer's big event? Let's find out -- through the eyes of a USMNT fan on the trip of a lifetime.
Legends chasing milestones
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Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments in 2026
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.
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Cristiano Ronaldo goal tracker: Road to 1,000 career goals
With Cristiano Ronaldo on the quest to score 1,000 goals, ESPN provides goal-by-goal analysis of the Portuguese superstar's quest.
