Liverpool avoided defeat to Sunderland at Anfield on Wednesday thanks to an own-goal forced by Florian Wirtz after the visitors took the lead, and then a brilliant clearance off the line by Federico Chiesa in the second-half stoppage time. Arne Slot’s run of fixtures is not getting easier as he takes the Reds to Elland … Read more
World Cup co-host Mexico was optimistic about its chances of advancing from the group stage after being drawn to play against South Africa, South Korea and a yet-to-be-determined European team. Read More
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The 2026 World Cup draw took place on Friday at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and here’s how the team’s rank afterwards Read More
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said his objective over the next six months is to continue to improve the squad and “show full respect” for its World Cup group stage opponents. Read More
Jesse Marsch has told Wales coach Craig Bellamy that he is ready to renew their rivalry if the Red Dragons claim the final spot in Group B. Read More
The World Cup draw is complete! What are the top matches to watch, and how will it all go down? We asked ESPN’s writers to break down groups, highlight storylines and make picks. Read More
The USMNT will face Paraguay, Australia and a to-be-confirmed European opponent next summer. Our writers discuss how Mauricio Pochettino’s team will get on. Read More
The United States will face Paraguay, Australia and the winner of a UEFA playoff featuring Türkiye, Romania, Slovakia and Kosovo in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. Read More
Argentina and Lionel Messi will play Algeria to open its World Cup title defense as part of a group that also includes Austria and Jordan. Read More
