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Africa's World Cup storylines - The shocks, the concerns, the unanswered questions
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22 World Cup items, 22 stories
It has been a long journey, but here we can tell the story of the previous 22 World Cups through 22 items of memorabilia.
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World Cup's missing stars, from Cole Palmer to Trent Alexander-Arnold
The World Cup is a celebration of the best in soccer, but at this summer's tournament, the party will be just a little duller without these stars.
LATEST TRANSFER NEWS
Transfer rumors, news: UCL finalists Arsenal, PSG to fight for Gibbs-White
Arsenal could face strong competition from Paris Saint-Germain for the signature of Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Sources: Man United agree deal to sign Éderson
Manchester United have agreed a deal with Atalanta for midfielder Éderson, sources have told ESPN.
Højlund seals permanent move to Napoli from Utd
Rasmus Højlund has joined Napoli in a permanent move from Manchester United.
FIFA WORLD CUP
STARTS 11 JUNE
Predicting every game of the entire World Cup: All the teams and all the winners
Who will win the FIFA World Cup? Instead of predicting a final winner, we've picked every single result to show HOW our predicted winner will do it.
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Get ready for the biggest World Cup ever! What you need to know about all 48 teams
The wait is almost over ... the 2026 FIFA World Cup is about to begin! ESPN's experts are here with what you need to know at a glance about all 48 teams.
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16 players who could use World Cup to get a big transfer in Europe
The World Cup is the biggest stage in sports, so which players are hoping to use it to get their next big transfer?
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SOUTH AFRICA
Bafana boss Broos to use Jamaica warm up to test WC tactics
South Africa's friendly against Jamaica on Saturday at Pachuca's Hidalgo Stadium gives Hugo Broos an opportunity to resolve several key issues, which last Friday's 0-0 draw with Nicaragua exposed.
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Bafana players line up to sign lone fan's jersey, take selfies
South Africa's base for the FIFA World Cup is in Pachuca in Mexico, and they have received a warm welcome since their (slightly late) arrival this week, especially from one young fan who had the time of his life on Wednesday.
2026 International Friendly
As France learned, Ivory Coast are not to be dismissed as a real threat
Ivory Coast's 2-1 victory over France on Thursday was only a friendly win against a much-changed Bleus side, sure, but was there enough evidence to suggest the Elephants can be real FIFA World Cup threats?
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REAL MADRID
SPANISH LALIGA
Should José Mourinho's return as Real Madrid coach really be a surprise?
José Mourinho will return as Real Madrid manager if Florentino Pérez wins the club's presedential election. Should that really be a surprise?
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FOOTBALL
NEW ERA AT ANFIELD
Liverpool name Iraola head coach, replacing Slot
Liverpool have confirmed the appointment of Andoni Iraola as their new head coach.
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Why Liverpool sacked Slot and how Iraola's Klopp comparisons set up his successor
Arne Slot was sacked after two vastly different seasons at Anfield, but what must Andoni Iraola do to ensure he avoids a similar fate?
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- Denmark: Eriksen 'conscious' after on-pitch collapse
- Iran player criticises FIFA as team lands in Mexico
- Utd target Éderson called up to Brazil WC squad
- Rice confirmed as England's WC vice-captain
- Kane: Heat 'won't be a factor' at World Cup
- Messi left on bench as Argentina beat Honduras
- Mbokazi joins Lionel Messi in MLS All-Star XI
- Morocco's Aguerd won't be risked if not fit for WC - Coach
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