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France vs. England: Thomas Tuchel names Ivan Toney in much-changed team
Thomas Tuchel has made seven changes to the England team that lost the World Cup semifinal against France on Wednesday.
Spain-Argentina World Cup final last-minute tickets start at $10,000
Last-minute tickets to see Lionel Messi and Argentina face off against Lamine Yamal and Spain in the FIFA World Cup final range from $10,000 to $60,000.
World Cup Daily live: Messi, Brady in Durant's all-star selfie; France, England play for third place
Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the World Cup as we decide who finishes in third place between England and France.
Storms expected to clear wildfire smoke ahead of World Cup final
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has engulfed the Northeast in haze is expected to mostly clear from the New Jersey area just in time for the World Cup final on Sunday, thanks to thunderstorms passing through the area, meteorologists say.
Argentina's Emiliano Martínez admits playing with pain of broken finger
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez admitted he's been playing through pain in his right hand throughout the World Cup after avoiding a recommended operation in order to participate in the tournament.
Sources: Moussa Cisse agrees to Knicks' 2-year offer sheet
Restricted free agent Moussa Cisse has agreed to a two-year contract offer sheet with the New York Knicks, leaving the Mavericks 48 hours to match.
Spain's Aymeric Laporte suggests Argentina often 'leave one in' on opponents
Ahead of the World Cup final Sunday, Spain defender Aymeric Laporte has suggested that Argentina are prone to using "aggressive tactics" in games.
2026 FIFA World Cup match schedule: Fixtures, results, features
Check out all the fixtures, features and results for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
World Cup kit ranking: Which teams will look best in 2026?
The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, bringing a total of more than 100 kits! Here they all are, ranked from worst to first.
Back to his best, Rodri has powered Spain to World Cup final
Other Spain players get the attention, but midfielder Rodri is the key to them stopping Lionel Messi and Argentina.
Who wins World Cup final battle between Messi and Yamal? We do
We've all seen the image of Lionel Messi bathing Lamine Yamal, and amazingly, both men will go head-to-head in Sunday's World Cup final. Will Yamal take the crown, or will the veteran magician retain his place as the GOAT?
The world's most remote FIFA World Cup final watch parties
The World Cup final is the most watched sporting event on Earth. Among the estimated 1.5 billion viewers will be fans in the world's most isolated locations.
John Stones: England experiencing "suffering, pain" after World Cup despair
John Stones truly felt England could win the World Cup and has yet to process the devastating semifinal loss to Argentina ahead of their bronze medal meeting with France.
Wayne Rooney rows down river after losing bet at World Cup
Wayne Rooney rowed down a river on Saturday morning after honouring a lost bet at the World Cup.
Prepare yourself for the ultimate day of sport -- mark your calendars
Mark down July 19 into your calendars as a day you need to be in front of the TV watching a day of sport that will go down in history.
Sports Humanitarian Awards to World Cup final: New York's blockbuster sports week
Follow our live coverage as the Sports Humanitarian Awards, ESPYS, Fanatics Fest, World Cup final and more turn the Big Apple into the center of the sports world.
LeBron, still mum on decision, riles up fans with 76ers mantra
LeBron James finished off the fourth of four public appearances scheduled around the first two days of Fanatics Fest on Friday, and just like in the three that came before it Thursday, James kept his upcoming free agency decision to himself.
Cooper Flagg signs 1-of-1 rookie debut patch Topps card
At least one collector thinks Flagg's latest card could sell for $5 million.
2026 NBA buzz: Latest summer league, free agency, trade updates
We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on rookies at summer and offseason free agency.
'The Hoop Collective': Episodes of Brian Windhorst's NBA podcast
Here are the top highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast, from breaking news to the latest intel and reaction from around the NBA.
Post-summer league NBA rookie rankings: Newcomers who stood out
NBA analyst Zach Kram breaks down rookie rankings for this season's highly anticipated draft class coming out of summer league.
Spain's win vs. France ends incredible World Cup final streak
For the past 11 World Cup finals, both Bayern Munich and Inter Milan had been represented. But that amazing streak is now over for one of those clubs.
Hate extra time and penalties? Here's how one man is on a mission to replace them
Soccer's format for deciding cup games that end in a tie is a flawed system. So what is an alternative to the current extra 30 minutes before a penalty shootout?
Imps, Saints and Vikings: 2026-27 Champions League kicks off
The new Champions League campaign begins 38 days after last season's final. Plenty of unheralded clubs are involved, all with their own fascinating stories.
Chelsea avoid UEFA financial breach fines; Strasbourg must pay almost $15M
Chelsea evaded more serious UEFA sanctions Tuesday for overspending, while its sister club Strasbourg got the heaviest fine of €13 million ($14.8m) among 14 clubs that broke financial monitoring rules.
First woman ref at men's World Cup, Stéphanie Frappart, joins UEFA staff
The first woman to referee a men's FIFA World Cup game, Stéphanie Frappart, is joining the staff of UEFA.
Cape Verde GK Vozinha seeks new club after World Cup, considers Brazil
Vozinha, one of the sensations of the World Cup, is looking for a new club.
Morocco's FIFA World Cup run could define Achraf Hakimi's legacy
Fresh from another Champions League triumph with Paris Saint-Germain -- with the rightback returning from injury to excel in the final -- Hakimi is the captain of the most accomplished Morocco side ever assembled.
Marquinhos explains why he consoled Gabriel after penalty miss in Champions League final
Marquinhos consoled Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhães after his penalty miss in Saturday's Champions League final because he suffered the same painful experience.
One person dies amid ugly scenes in Paris Champions League celebrations
French authorities confirmed that a person has died and two other people are in serious condition after overnight celebrations in the country.
'Jealousy everywhere' - Declan Rice blasts Arsenal detractors
Declan Rice and Noni Madueke have hit back at Arsenal's critics after their Champions League final loss.
Neymar injury: Santos dismiss reports of lack of transparency over Brazil star's condition
Santos have dismissed reports suggesting a lack of transparency from their medical staff regarding Neymar's physical condition and believe the player will be ready to play at the World Cup.
Neymar suffers calf injury, to miss Santos games ahead of World Cup
Neymar has suffered a calf injury that will sideline him for Santos' upcoming matches, but he is expected to be ready next week to join the Brazil national team camp ahead of the World Cup.
'Brilliant' Neymar praised by Santos boss ahead of Brazil's World Cup squad announcement
Santos coach Cuca praised Neymar following his team's 2-0 league win on Sunday, with Brazil close to announcing their World Cup squad.
Santos open probe of alleged assault by Neymar on Robinho Jr.
Santos have opened an investigation into the "alleged physical assault" of Robinho Junior by Neymar during Sunday's training session.
Santos coach: Neymar not to blame for recent slump in form
Santos coach Cuca has said Neymar is not the only one to blame for his team's poor results this season.
Ex-Chelsea, Brazil star Oscar retires after heart issue
Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar has retired from soccer five months after being admitted to the hospital with a heart issue, Brazilian club São Paulo said on Saturday.
Neymar's Santos appoints Cuca as new coach after Vojvoda dismissal
Cuca is back at Santos for a fourth spell, taking over the coaching role just hours after the club dismissed Juan Pablo Vojvoda.
Neymar acknowledges Brazil spot at World Cup not up to him
Neymar's troubled path to the upcoming World Cup narrowed further after his subdued performance for Santos in a 1-1 home draw against rival Corinthians in a Brazilian league match on Sunday.
Ex-Man Utd's Jesse Lingard wants to leave mark at Corinthians
Former England and Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard says he wants to leave his mark at new club Corinthians.
Is 23 red cards in Brazilian mass brawl a world record? Not even close
Cruzeiro's win over Atlético-MG was overshadowed by a mass brawl that resulted in 23 red cards. That is a lot, but it's nowhere near the world record.
Former Premier League goalkeeper gives bizarre TV interview while having haircut
Former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Carlos Miguel has given us one of the most bizarre footballing moments of 2026 -- having his haircut on the pitch while being interviewed.
Jesse Lingard joins Corinthians in Brazil
Former England and Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard has joined Corinthians for the remainder of the season, the Brazilian club announced.
Flamengo president: Sacking Filipe Luís wasn't 'impulsive'
Flamengo president Luiz Eduardo Baptista concedes the decision to dismiss Filipe Luís was difficult but insists it was necessary.
Santos president explains Joao Basso departure after Neymar criticism
Santos president Marcelo Teixeira understands why Neymar was upset to see teammate Joao Basso let go this week but insists the decision taken by the club was a professional one.
Danilo's header lifts Flamengo to fourth Copa Libertadores crown
Flamengo secured the 2025 Copa Libertadores title by defeating Palmeiras 1-0 on Saturday, becoming the first Brazilian team to achieve four titles in South America's top club competition.
Flamengo lift Copa Libertadores, but Brazil's players look exhausted
Originally billed as the "final of the century," Saturday's Libertadores decider was a war of attrition -- mainly because Brazil's two top clubs are struggling to contend with a ridiculous match schedule.
Palmeiras overcomes 3-0 deficit to seal all-Brazilian Libertadores final
Palmeiras completed an epic comeback Thursday evening, smashing LDU 4-0 to overturn a 3-goal aggregate deficit and advance into the 2025 Copa Conmebol Libertadores Final against Brazil rivals Flamengo.
Flamengo holds on to advance to Copa Libertadores final
Flamengo battled to a scoreless draw in Argentina against Racing on Wednesday, overcoming a second-half red card to secure their fifth-ever Copa Libertadores final appearance.
Strong national team, strong league? Not in Argentina, Brazil
While Brazil is in a low ebb, the country's clubs' domination of the Copa Libertadores continues apace -- at the expense of the rest of South America.
Flamengo, Liga de Quito advance to Copa Libertadores semifinals
Flamengo and Liga de Quito secured a spot in the Copa Libertadores semifinals on Thursday, joining Racing Club and Palmeiras in the tournament's final four.
Defending champions Botafogo knocked out of Copa Libertadores
Liga de Quito defeated Davide Ancelotti's Botafogo 2-0, securing their place in the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals.
The next South American youngsters that could head to Europe
South America's brightest talents are always on the radar of Europe's biggest clubs. But who's ready to make the leap across the Atlantic?
Boca Juniors fire Fernando Gago after loss to River Plate
Argentine club Boca Juniors fired coach Fernando Gago on Tuesday after losing to crosstown rival River Plate over the weekend.
Chelsea-bound Estêvão scores, vomits in Palmeiras' win at altitude
Palmeiras' Estêvão had an 18th birthday to remember, netting the club's second goal in a 3-2 Copa Libertadores win over Bolivar before dropping to the turf, vomiting and leaving the field on a stretcher as the high altitude of La Paz took its toll.
Celebrating Barcelona SC coach Castillo's touchline tuxedos
Segundo Castillo has been adding some serious drip to the touchline during Barcelona de Guayaquil's games by sporting an array of colored tuxedos.
Two fans die in Chile before Copa Libertadores match
Two fans died on Thursday before the start of a Copa Libertadores match between Colo Colo and Fortaleza near Santiago's estadio Monumental.
Brazil legend Ronaldo to lead CONMEBOL anti-racism task force
CONMEBOL announced on Thursday that Ronaldo Nazario will lead a task force to combat racism and violence in South American soccer.
CONMEBOL president apologizes for Tarzan's chimp comments
Alejandro Domínguez, the president of South American soccer body CONMEBOL, apologized Tuesday for his remarks the previous day comparing Brazilian clubs to a chimpanzee from Tarzan films.
Palmeiras: CONMEBOL's punishment for racism against Luighi 'absurd'
Palmeiras president Leila Mejdalani Pereira said CONMEBOL's punishment of Cerro Porteno for racial abuse against Palmeiras Under-20 player Luighi was too lenient, criticizing the South American governing body's treatment of Brazilian clubs.
Palmeiras youth star after alleged racist abuse: 'Hurts the soul'
The Brazilian football federation (CBF) said they will file a complaint with South America's governing body CONMEBOL after Palmeiras under-20 player Luighi faced racial abuse while playing against Cerro Porteno U20s in Paraguay on Thursday.