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World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, latest news as Kane, Ronaldo in action tonight - June 17
It's day seven at the World Cup, and after we witnessed a sensational night in which Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland lit up the tournament, you can follow live updates and catch up on the action with ESPN.
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After turbulent week, Tuchel's England turn focus to Croatia, old demons and a World Cup dream
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Croatia scouting report: A closer look at England's first opponents of the World Cup
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DAY SIX REVIEW
Messi rolls back the clock for Argentina to start 'last dance' in style
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Mbappé rewrites France, World Cup history books as Les Bleus beat Senegal
Haaland on World Cup debut for Norway? Goals were inevitable
EVERYTHING ENGLAND
England at the 2026 World Cup: Schedule, results, how to watch, news, analysis, injuries, more
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Key issues for England at 2026 World Cup: Fatigue, fitness and do Gordon, Stones start?
England's route to the 2026 World Cup final: Potential Brazil, Argentina knockout fixtures and why topping Group L is crucial
SCOTLAND IN THE STATES
Scotland at the 2026 World Cup: Schedule, results, how to watch, news, analysis, injuries, more
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Scotland's route through 2026 World Cup knockouts: France? Potential England tie? Can Steve Clarke's men spring a surprise?
Key issues for Scotland at 2026 World Cup: Replacing Gilmour, protecting McTominay and who starts up front?
WORLD CUP VAR REVIEW AND INSIGHT
World Cup VAR review: Should Messi have been sent off vs. Algeria?
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'100% a red card' Should Lionel Messi have been on the pitch for his hat trick?
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Are World Cup hydration breaks important? Or do they stop teams' momentum?
On the World Cup's day of stars, Messi towers over Haaland and Mbappe
STARS ON THE MAIN STAGE
Messi vs Ronaldo at 2026 World Cup: How dream showdown could happen
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What's it really like to face World Cup stars Yamal, Mbappé? We asked the players
FUN AND GAMES
Pele, Messi, Haaland cards set records at auction
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Test your England knowledge in our World Cup quiz!
Free World Cup 2026 predictor: Simulate your road to the final
NATIONS IN FOCUS
Asian nations have come to play at the World Cup
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Spain won't panic yet about Cape Verde draw, but they need Yamal fit and firing
Spain looks to bounce back after draw with Cape Verde
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Will Japan go further than the Netherlands at the World Cup?
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R9 stresses importance of Neymar fitness to Brazil's World Cup chances
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Takeaways from Germany's 7-1 win over Curaçao
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THE LATEST ON THE HOSTS
What if Reyna's World Cup wonder goal is only the beginning for USMNT?
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Don't forget Canada: Why opening draw shows this is their World Cup, too
Instrumental against Czechia, Hwang In-Beom now has Mexico in his sights
ANIMALS TAKE OVER THE WORLD CUP
When animal World Cup predictions go wrong
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ESPN meets viral duck in Mexico jersey
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Predicting every game of the entire World Cup: All the teams and all the winners
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World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, latest news as Kane, Ronaldo in action tonight - June 17
FIFA World Cup
Can Cristiano Ronaldo still produce at the top level?
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Is Lionel Messi still the best footballer in the world?
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What if Reyna's World Cup wonder goal is only the beginning for USMNT?
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Bruno Fernandes: It's an honour to play with Cristiano Ronaldo
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Why Onuoha believes Bellingham, Rogers need to start for England vs. Croatia
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Ageing Senegal are going to struggle against Haaland and co, one fears
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Modric: England and Croatia 'know everything about eachother'
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Norway fans hit iconic "Viking Row" up an escalator
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Top Headlines
- Ref called 'Grade E' by Tuchel to officiate England
- Commentator dropped at World Cup for teams mix-up
- World Cup daily attendance record broken
- Will Scotland players copy Dykes' shaved head?
- Ronaldo has youthful enthusiasm in sixth WCup
- Haaland: I'm not 'statistically' No.1 goalscorer
- De Paul hails Messi's 'incredible' team mentality
England at World Cup 2026
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Who is playing at the 2026 World Cup today? Kick-off times and how to watch in the UK
The World Cup has begun - here's everything you need to know about who is playing when, and how you can watch them in the UK.
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England at the 2026 World Cup: Schedule, results, how to watch, news, analysis, injuries, more
ESPN rounds up everything you need to know ahead of England's World Cup campaign.
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Scotland at the 2026 World Cup: Schedule, results, how to watch, news, analysis, injuries, more
ESPN rounds up everything you need to know ahead of Scotland's World Cup campaign.
What you need to know
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2026 FIFA World Cup: Format, groups, full match schedule, more
Check out the groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, along with everything you need to know about the tourney's format.
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World Cup group stage explained: Tiebreakers, third-place teams, more
Here's everything you need to know about what teams need to do to reach the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup.
