NEWS·ESPN·7H AGO
Thomas Tuchel: 'Regret I didn't eat some grass' after England's Azteca win over Mexico
Thomas Tuchel has revealed he wished he had eaten some of the grass after England's memorable FIFA World Cup win over Mexico.
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WORLD CUP WIRE · 20 STORIES
- 02NEWS·ESPN·4H AGO
Lionel Messi called up for Oct. 6 Argentina friendly for 'last tango'
Despite announcing his international retirement, Lionel Messi was included Tuesday in Argentina's squad for a farewell friendly against Benin on Oct. 6.
- 03NEWS·ESPN·10H AGO
James Rodríguez retires from Colombia after 15-year career
James Rodríguez announced his retirement from Colombia's national team on Tuesday after 15 years on the international stage.
- 04SOCCER·ESPN·15H AGO
Grading Bafana Bafana players' overseas moves since the FIFA World Cup
South Africa returned to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 after a 16-year absence, and since their round of 32 exit at the hands of Canada, Bafana Bafana players have secured several noteworthy moves abroad.
- 05BARCELONA·ESPN·21H AGO
Gomez: Raphinha is not the No. 9 Barcelona wanted, but the one they needed
Gomez: Raphinha is not the No. 9 Barcelona wanted, but the one they needed
- 06SOCCER·ESPN·YESTERDAY
Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments in 2026
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.
- 07NEWS·ESPN·YESTERDAY
Ecuador hires Marcelo Gallardo through 2030 World Cup
Marcelo Gallardo, one of the most decorated coaches in the history of the Argentine league, has reached an agreement to manage Ecuador ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
- 08NEWS·ESPN·4D AGO
Two FIFA officials get lifetime bans for misuse of funds
FIFA judges imposed life bans on two former federation presidents for financial misconduct.
- 09NEWS·ESPN·5D AGO
FIFA: 2030 World Cup final host country decision to be made 'in due course'
FIFA said on Thursday that the decision over whether Morocco or Spain would host the 2030 World Cup final would be made "in due course."
- 10SOCCER·ESPN·5D AGO
2026 Ballon d'Or: Full men's, women's short lists, host city change, more
The 2026 Ballon d'Or short lists are out. Here's who could win the biggest individual prizes in men's and women's soccer.
- 11BAYERN MUNICH·ESPN·6D AGO
Burley: Kane should win the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or
Burley: Kane should win the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or
- 12NEWS·ESPN·7D AGO
Popovic comfortable with Socceroos penalty shootout choices at World Cup
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic isn't second-guessing the shootout that saw his side eliminated from the FIFA World Cup, saying that he would have made the same choices had the two sides come back the next day.
- 13NEWS·ESPN·7D AGO
Cape Verde's Vozinha nominated for Goalkeeper of the Year award at Ballon d'Or after World Cup heroics
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has been nominated for the men's Goalkeeper of the Year award at the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
- 14NEWS·ESPN·8D AGO
Belgian FA won't back Infantino's FIFA reelection, cites Balogun red card ban U-turn
The Belgian football federation said it can't support Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president, citing transparency and governance issues and the way FIFA handled clearing Folarin Balogun from a mandatory one-game ban at the World Cup.
- 15NEWS·ESPN·8D AGO
FIFA president Gianni Infantino to stand for reelection in 2027
Gianni Infantino will run for reelection as FIFA president despite uncertainty over his future in the position following his failed attempt to raise $20 billion with the sale of a stake in future World Cups to private investors.
- 16ARGENTINA·ESPN·11D AGO
Maresca: Enzo Fernandez is 'a winner'
Maresca: Enzo Fernandez is 'a winner'
- 17NEWS·ESPN·12D AGO
FIFA accuses UEFA of 'smear campaign' in opposing discovery request
FIFA accused European soccer body UEFA of a "smear campaign" in a court filing Thursday concerning FIFA president Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other competitions.
- 18SOCCER TRANSFERS·ESPN·14D AGO
Socceroos transfer tracker: Where Australia's stars will play in 2026-27
Transfer deadlines are hitting across the globe and, with it, bringing to an end a window that has seen a remarkable surge in interest in players who represented the Socceroos at the FIFA World Cup.
- 19NEWS·ESPN·14D AGO
Kushner says he regrets role in FIFA's World Cup sell-off plan
FIFA's intended investment partner, Josh Kushner, said he regrets getting involved in Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup sell-off plan.
- 20ARGENTINA·ESPN·14D AGO
Gomez: Nobody should wear the Argentina No. 10 jersey for quite some time!
Gomez: Nobody should wear the Argentina No. 10 jersey for quite some time!
