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Messi, Haaland, Mbappé, Kane: Who will be the World Cup's top scorer?
We're more than a week into the 2026 World Cup, and the race for the Golden Boot -- given to the tournament's top goal scorer -- is heating up.
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'Every team does it': How World Cup sides thwart opponents' spy efforts
Soccer is full of people who are either (A) spying on someone; (B) actively worried that someone is spying on them; or (C) both. So how do they stop it?
How European teams are trying to beat the World Cup heat
European teams don't do well in the heat of North America, with just two World Cup wins outside Europe since 1930. Will the heat decide who wins in 2026? And what are teams doing to combat that?
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FIFA WORLD CUP
World Cup Daily: Yamal to start for Spain in crucial game vs. Saudi Arabia
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U.S. OPEN
If anyone can catch Wyndham Clark at the 2026 U.S. Open, it's Scottie Scheffler
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Clark, Scheffler look ahead to final round at U.S. Open
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LESSONS FROM THE CUP
Socceroos erred in US defeat, but more important now is the bounce back and beyond
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Socceroos World Cup Daily: Socceroos taking lessons from Denmark
SUNDAY'S GAMES
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SUNDAY'S GAMES
Origin debutant stars in Roosters' win over Sharks
MLB
Travis Bazzana rips a pair of home runs for the Guardians
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CRICKET
Johnson and Marsh star as Australia secure 3-0 sweep of T20I series
NFL OFFSEASON
Is the Patriots' wide receiver room too crowded after adding A.J. Brown?
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A new energy in Washington? Five takeaways from Commanders offseason practices
Top Headlines
- Ivory Coast boss slams Germany's 'lack of fair play'
- Ryan puts team first despite Australia bench spot
- Super sub Undav fires Germany to WC knockouts
- Netherlands break WC record with Sweden rout
- Kape topples Horiguchi for fourth straight KO
- A father again, Ohtani homers in Dodgers' 3-2 loss
- Collingwood 'get clicks': McRae on Pies list debate
- Van Gisbergen on pole for NASCAR Coronado race
- Canes fans jam Raleigh for Stanley Cup parade
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Watch now on YouTube: Socceroos Cup Diaries
ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries has all you need to know about Australia's journey in North America, all in one place. Join Joey Lynch and Alex Hatzikostas as they go behind the scenes in the Socceroos camp and give the inside word on all the action at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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World Cup Group Stage Challenge
How well do you know your World Cup Football? Think you can pick how each group will finish? Take the ESPN challenge!
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Arise Irankunda: Australia has new prince as Socceroos shock Türkiye
Just as Tim Cahill did two decades ago, Nestory Irankunda has lifted the Socceroos to a famous win -- before giving the corner flag a left-right of his own.
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NBA offseason 2026: 10 teams that will define the summer
With LeBron and Giannis' futures uncertain and contender questions looming large, these 10 teams could decide how the NBA offseason unfolds.
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Democratic concepts, authentic storytelling and nostalgia: What makes a good World Cup jersey?
There are some incredible designs and colours on display at the 2026 World Cup. So, what makes a World Cup jersey iconic?
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Lando Norris: Ferrari making engine improvements will 'embarrass' rivals
Lando Norris has feared Ferrari would start embarrassing the rest of the Formula 1 grid if the Italian team made big engine gains this season.
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2026 NFL minicamps: Teams, rookies, QBs we're watching
NFL Nation reporters frame minicamp storylines, including those surrounding George Pickens, Bo Nix and the QBs in Atlanta.
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'Finally': Norway star Erling Haaland on fulfilling World Cup dream
Erling Haaland tells ESPN he is ready to make his World Cup debut and show his love for Norway on football's biggest stage.
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ESPN's rolling All-Australian team for 2026: Team remains steady through the bye weeks
Who would pick up an AFL All-Australian blazer if our three footy writers, Jake Michaels, Matt Walsh, and Jarryd Barca had their way? Keep up to date with our rolling All-Australian here.
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Payne Haas admits Broncos exit is becoming emotional as Souths move nears
Payne Haas has admitted the reality of leaving the Brisbane Broncos is beginning to hit emotionally as the superstar prop prepares to close out his final months at the club before joining South Sydney in 2027.
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Early verdict on 2026 MLB disappointments: Machado, Vlad Jr., more
A number of teams and stars are still struggling two months into the season. Do their slow starts define who they are in 2026?
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ESPN NFL Afters
Laurie Horesh and Jimmy Smith catch their breath and re-hash all the biggest moments, stories, giggles and tears from 10 hours of football.
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Join ESPN's footy team for some of the best AFL analysis and insight on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
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The Far Post Podcast
Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect all the latest news in women's football.
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Wake up to the best sports story you'll hear all day. Monday to Friday, we bring you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.
