Groin injury cruels Goodwin's World Cup hopes
Craig Goodwin's FIFA World Cup hopes are in tatters with the Socceroos veteran set to be sidelined for up to three months with a groin injury.
Foxborough demands clarity on $8M WC funding
Town officials in Foxborough, Massachusetts, are seeking clarity on the source of around $8 million they say is needed to fund public safety for this summer's World Cup games at Gillette Stadium, the home of the New England Patriots.
Fans: England's World Cup ticket prices 'ludicrous'
"Ludicrous" prices are responsible for England's ticket allocation for the World Cup semi-final and final failing to sell out, according to a fans' group.
USMNT to compete for 1 of 6 spots at 2030 WC
Concacaf says it will have six automatic qualifying spots in the 2030 World Cup and a seventh will be available as part of an intercontinental playoff.
As Neymar turns 34, time is ticking on his World Cup dream with Brazil
As he celebrates his 34th birthday, Neymar will look to take advantage of the start of the Brazilian league to achieve another goal: making Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad.
Marcotti: Ronaldo should realise it's not all about him (2:41)
Marcotti slams Pochettino for Weah criticism over World Cup prices (2:09)
World Cup tickets: Fans find out if they succeeded
Summer and the 2026 World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico may feel a long way off in the winter gloom, but it is just 126 days until it all gets underway.
Socceroos Depth Chart: Australia's likely World Cup squad, four months out
Locks? Bolters? Fitness concerns? Joey Lynch takes a look at which Socceroos are firming as favorites to go to the World Cup, and who has work to do.
Wales in talks with England's World Cup opponents Ghana over Cardiff friendly
Wales are in talks over a pre-World Cup friendly against England's group rivals Ghana.
'Impressive' Mokoena will shine for Bafana at WC - Shabba
South Africa midfielder Teboho Mokoena may have struggled to find his best form for Mamelodi Sundowns of late, but he still has at least one admirer in Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana icon Siphiwe Tshabalala.
Infantino favors lifting FIFA's ban on Russia
FIFA president Gianni Infantino reiterated on Monday that he favors lifting the ban that prohibits Russia from competing in international competitions because this measure "has achieved nothing."
David Beckham inks Fanatics memorabilia deal
Inter Miami CF co-owner and English Premier League Hall of Famer David Beckham has signed an exclusive deal with Fanatics, which includes trading cards, trading card games, stickers, appearances/meet-and-greets and autographed memorabilia.
SA ready to host AFCON 2028, will be about 'fair play' - McKenzie
South African sports, arts & culture minister Gayton McKenzie told ESPN that his country seeks to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2028, and emphasised that he wanted the tournament to be remembered as one of "fair play".
McKenzie addresses AFCON final backlash (1:14)
Onuoha brands Pochettino 'miserable' for response to Weah's ticket criticism (1:43)
Should Mauricio Pochettino be concerned with Christian Pulisic's form? (2:49)
Was Mauricio Pochettino wrong for not supporting USMNT's Timothy Weah? (2:56)
Poch: WC ticket prices nothing to do with USMNT
United States coach Mauricio Pochettino said it was not his job -- nor that of his players -- to evaluate or weigh in on the price of tickets for this summer's World Cup.
Nicol: Wirtz starting to look like 'absolute dynamite' for Liverpool (1:29)
Santiago Gimenez interview: World Cup dreams for Mexico, friendship with Pulisic
Santiago Gimenez is racing against the clock to be ready for the World Cup after an ankle injury. ESPN spoke with the Mexico star.
Santiago Giménez: I will be ready for the World Cup (1:14)
Spain will host '30 World Cup final, federation says
Spain will host the final of the 2030 World Cup the president of the Spanish soccer federation said Monday.
Ex-FIFA prez backs call to 'stay away' from WC
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Monday backed a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and abroad.
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FIFA World Cup Table
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Winner Playoff Path D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Winner Playoff Path A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Qatar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Brazil | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Morocco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haiti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scotland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| United States | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paraguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Winner Playoff Path C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curacao | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ecuador | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Winner Playoff Path B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IR Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cape Verde | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group I | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Senegal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intercontinental Playoff Path 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Norway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group J | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Algeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group K | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intercontinental Playoff Path 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group L | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Croatia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ghana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panama | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |