Customise ESPN
ESPN Apps
ESPNfootytips
ESPN Sites
Editions
2026 FIFA World Cup
Gigi Buffon, Italy and the making of Socceroos star Alessandro Circati
Alessandro Circati's journey to the World Cup has featured setbacks, sacrifice, and a defining choice. Now the Socceroos' defensive star is ready to take on his biggest challenge yet.
Joosep Martinson - FIFA/FIFA
Socceroos World Cup Daily: Popovic says Touré fit to play against Türkiye
2026 FIFA World Cup
Four goals and an electric display: USMNT's World Cup opener was near-perfect
Klinsmann: USMNT could achieve something special at the World Cup
1:13
Gomez: Win vs. Paraguay USMNT's best performance under Pochettino
1:22
Fans go wild at the LA Memorial Coliseum as USMNT scores again
0:23
USMNT fans celebrate team's first goal of 2026 World Cup
0:29
TOP HEADLINES
ROUND 14
Pickett runs riot, Bomber hurt as Dees maintain perfect MCG record
2026 FIFA World Cup
Don't forget Canada: Why opening draw shows this is their World Cup, too
Bosnia fan zone celebrates taking the lead vs. Canada by setting off flares
1:22
Electric scenes as Canada fans march to World Cup game in Toronto
0:22
FIFA WORLD CUP
World Cup Daily as it happened: Canada tie Bosnia; Scotland fans run out of beer
Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images
NBA Finals - Game 5NY leads series 3-1
Can the Knicks close out the Spurs? We answered eight big questions on Game 5
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images
What happens first: the Finals end or a Giannis trade?
Wemby confident in Spurs' comeback: 'Everybody knows we're gonna do it'
0:23
Magic to Stephen A.: Knicks must 'stay within themselves' to play great basketball
1:30
Magic Johnson: I think there will be a Game 6 back in NY
1:48
Windhorst: There's a compelling case for Anunoby to be NBA Finals MVP
2:56
Windhorst: Spurs must manage Wemby’s energy better in Game 5
1:07
We're trading lottery picks ahead of the NBA draft: Six deals, including a Giannis blockbuster
ROUND 15
AT THE WHITE HOUSE
UFC at the White House preview: Expert picks, storylines, numbers to know
Carolyn Van Houten for ESPN
Ranking the fights: Who will steal the UFC show at the White House?
From the Octagon to the Oval Office: White, Trump and a 25-year friendship
Top Headlines
- U.S. starts in style with largest WC win since 1930
- McLean out, Nawaqanitawase to make Origin debut
- Two arrested after England World Cup gear stolen
- Çalhanoğlu: 'Talented' Türkiye will beat Australia
- UFC to award record-high bonuses at WH event
- FIFA defends attendance despite empty seats
- Hardwick claims Geelong crowd influenced umps
- Waratahs centre O'Donnell suspended for doping
- Larin goal helps Canada earn first WC point ever
- Finals Game 4 Takeaways: Join us on WhatsApp!
- ESPN
Tip the World Cup with ESPNfootytips!
How well do you know your World Cup Football? Get your mates together and start a competition for the biggest event in sport!
- ESPN
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.
- ESPN
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!
- ESPN
Subscribe to the ESPN Australia Newsletter
Keep up to date with the latest news from across the sporting world. Be it at home or abroad, we've got it covered in our weekly newsletters.
- Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images
2026 NBA buzz: Latest news, injuries, league intel, updates
We're tracking the latest news, rumors and buzz across the NBA, including what we're hearing on Giannis Antetokounmpo ahead of trade season.
- Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images
Cristian Volpato followed 'something in his heart' to join Socceroos
Cristian Volpato is in line to make his senior international debut for Australia vs. Switzerland in a World Cup warm-up fixture on Sunday (AEST).
- Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images
Caleb Williams' 'Madden NFL 27' cover inspired by Michael Jordan
The Bears quarterback said the pose, skyline and overall concept were designed as a tribute to Chicago's most famous athlete.
- Paul Kane/Getty Images
'It's all of ours': Dons' coaching call must put the club, not egos, first
Essendon's at a crossroads, and any decision on the coach shouldn't be self-serving or to satisfy any 'boys' club', but for the fans and members who have carried the club through its darkest years, urges Rohan Connolly.
- Phil Walter/Getty Images
Aussie Super Rugby situation is embarrassing, but competition concessions can't be the way forward
For the first time in the five years of Super Rugby Pacific, there will be no Australian involvement in the semifinals. As the competition's format continues to be discussed, Aussie officials can't take the easy way out.
- Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
NRL tiers: Panthers, Wahs a cut above ... alarm bells in Brisbane
After three months of the 2026 NRL season, it is time again to evaluate the teams. Who have the best chance to win the premiership? Who are legitimate contenders? And which teams should be looking towards the 2027 season?
- Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images
MLB 2026: What makes Padres closer Mason Miller so hard to hit
Not even MLB's most advanced technology can replicate the dominant San Diego Padres closer.
- Delia Brengel
Ranking every dog name and pun from the 2026 'Stanley Pup'
The NHL's "Stanley Pup" is a friendly competition featuring adoptable rescue dogs that's airing in the U.S. and Canada on Monday.
- Alex Burstow/Arsenal FC via Getty Images
Disney+ the new home of Women's Champions League in Australia, New Zealand
Disney+ will be the new home of the UEFA Women's Champions League in Australia and New Zealand after signing a long-term agreement for the exclusive multimedia rights.
- ESPN
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.
- ESPN
ESPNfootytips
ESPNfootytips
- ESPN
Listen to our AFL podcast - the ESPN Footy Podcast with Champion Data
Join ESPN's footy team for some of the best AFL analysis and insight on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
- ESPN
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.
- ESPN Images
The ESPN Daily podcast: How to listen, episode guide and more
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.
