Tuchel hopes Kansas City 'home' can help WC bid
Thomas Tuchel believes making Kansas City their home away from home will boost England's FIFA World Cup chances.
How can Wales, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland qualify for 2026 World Cup from European playoffs? Route, difficulty, future groups
While Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland missed out on automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup, they still have a final chance to get there via the European playoffs.
England 2026 World Cup watch: Who's trending up, who's trending down as Thomas Tuchel mulls squad
Who is trending up? Who is trending down? ESPN look at some major contenders for Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad.
White back in England squad for 1st time in 4yrs
Ben White has returned to the England squad for the first time since 2022, as Thomas Tuchel calls up the Arsenal defender in place of Jarrell Quansah.
2026 World Cup European playoffs explained: How it works, teams, schedule, how to watch
How do the European playoffs for the 2026 World Cup work and how can you watch all the games? ESPN has you covered with an all-you-need-to-know explainer.
Senegal explain why jersey won't have two stars
Senegal's team jersey will display only one star instead of two at the World Cup this summer, but it has nothing to do with being stripped of the AFCON title.
Bournemouth boss backs Scott for World Cup spot
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola believes Alex Scott can still force his way into England's World Cup plans after being overlooked for the latest squad.
England release 2026 World Cup kits: 'New era for the Three Lions'
England have released their latest home and away kits ahead of the 2026 World Cup in a launch that they have said signifies "a new era for The Three Lions."
Rating Puma's 2026 World Cup away shirts: Portugal, Senegal, Morocco and more
With less than three months until the World Cup, Puma has become the latest kit provider to release several new away shirts that will be featured this summer.
Tuchel explains 'tough' Alexander-Arnold omission from England squad (1:17)
Italy call up Chiesa for crucial World Cup playoffs
Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa has been called up by Italy for the first time in almost two years for the upcoming FIFA World Cup playoffs, with the Azzurri desperate to avoid missing a third consecutive edition.
Alexander-Arnold omitted from England squad
Which notable players have been left out of Thomas Tuchel's 35-man England squad?
Mainoo, Maguire recalled to 35-man England squad
Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire have been recalled to the England squad for this month's friendlies ahead of the World Cup.
Rating Adidas' 2026 World Cup away shirts: Argentina, Spain, Mexico and more
With less than three months until the World Cup begins, Adidas has released a swathe of away shirts that will feature in this summer's tournament.
Rooney names South Africa as 'worst' World Cup
Wayne Rooney has called South Africa the "worst" World Cup.
Ochoa, Fidalgo lead Mexico's list for WC warm-ups
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre announced a 26-man squad on Thursday for upcoming friendlies against Portugal and Belgium, highlighted by the return of veteran Guillermo Ochoa and a first-ever call-up for midfielder Álvaro Fidalgo.
Iran soccer chief: We'll boycott U.S., not World Cup
Iran will "boycott the United States, but not the World Cup," the president of the country's football federation said Wednesday, in quotes reported by Iran's Fars news agency.
Bayern prodigy Karl earns first Germany call-up
Bayern Munich teenager Lennart Karl earned a first Germany call-up on Thursday ahead of the World Cup for his eye-catching Champions League goals.
Is USMNT striker group the best it's ever had for a World Cup?
For the past 20 years, the USMNT has never truly had one striker it could reliably depend on. Now, ahead of this summer's World Cup, it has four.
Hearts 'disappointed', no Scotland call-ups
Derek McInnes expressed disappointment that none of his table-topping Hearts players made the Scotland squad for the upcoming friendlies against Japan and Ivory Coast.
PL striker earns Suriname call-up for WC playoff
Premier League striker Joël Piroe has been called up by Suriname to represent the nation in its upcoming bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup via the playoffs.
Messi tracker: All goals, assists, key moments for Miami, Argentina in 2026
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.
2026 World Cup draw: Who could Northern Ireland and Wales play?
Northern Ireland and Wales have learned what awaits them if they qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA rejects Nigeria protest over WC playoff spot
FIFA's Disciplinary Committee rejected Nigeria's protest over the eligibility of several players used by DR Congo in last November's African World Cup playoff, the Nigeria Football Federation announced Monday.
Pulisic, Reyna in USMNT roster; Adams out injured
AC Milan attacker Christian Pulisic, Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie and Crystal Palace center back Chris Richards headline the 27-player roster named by United States men's national manager Mauricio Pochettino for the upcoming international window.
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 |