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World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, news as Mexico set up potential England tie with win over Ecuador - July 1
Mexico won their first knockout match for 40 years as they beat Ecuador 2-0 to set up a potential showdown with England and you can follow all of the day's news with ESPN.
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England approach World Cup knockouts still with plenty of unknowns
England strive to avoid World Cup woe in a city notorious for the dreams it has destroyed
England vs. Congo DR line-ups: World Cup 2026 predicted XIs
Congo DR scouting report: A closer look at England's round-of-32 World Cup opponents
Tuchel admits England are embracing 'favourites' tag vs. Congo DR
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France have Kylian Mbappé but are so much more -- and that might make them unbeatable
When it comes to Norway's World Cup dreams, it's all about Erling Haaland
Mexico oust Ecuador with first World Cup knockout win in 40 years
Gyökeres hails 'incredible' Mbappé after WC exit to France
Hutchison: 'Biggest upset in World Cup history' if France lose to Paraguay
Leboeuf: Mbappé will hold the World Cup goalscoring record in the future
What went wrong for Sweden vs. France?
Nicol not convinced Brazil will beat Norway
Ødegaard: Norway are lucky to have Haaland
Strand Larsen: Haaland best striker of last decade
Is Nusa what makes Norway 'special'?
Amad Diallo 'proud' after historic World Cup campaign with Ivory Coast
Do Mexico have everything in their favour for the next round?
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What it feels like to pull off a World Cup upset: Luck, magic and becoming a legend
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Do Brazil have a plan? One big question for every World Cup round-of-16 team
Unfit stars, wasting chances: Are Spain still among the World Cup favorites?
SERENA'S WIMBLEDON RETURN
Serena: Wimbledon return 'great' despite tight loss
Wimbledon 2026: What it takes to get the courts of the All England Club 'Wimbledon ready'
Inside Serena Williams' return to tennis
Norway
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How Norway's 'Viking Row' was made, and then took over the World Cup
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It's official: Germany are no longer a soccer superpower
Koeman's lack of Dutch courage exposed by magnificent Morocco
Brazil avoid World Cup shock with late win vs. Japan to reach round of 16
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Top Headlines
- James, Quansah out of England-Congo DR at WC
- England's Tuchel: Big-name WC exits can 'calm us'
- Mbappé sets record to lead France past Sweden
- Haaland scores as Norway knock out Ivory Coast
- Jiménez, Quiñones help Mexico past Ecuador, into R16
- Ivory Coast's Amad: Late Haaland goal 'too easy'
- Sources: Spurs agree £85m deal to sign Fernandes
- FIFA clarifies crucial call to disallow Germany goal
- Kessié hints at int'l retirement after WCup exit
- LeBron tells Lakers he plans to play elsewhere
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ESPN's World Cup page
ESPN's World Cup page is here. All the latest news, features, guides and more on the summer's big extravaganza
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World Cup kick off times, how to watch guide UK
The World Cup is right around the corner - 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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ESPN's World Cup predictor
ESPN's World Cup predictor is here. Simulate your road to the final.
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2026 calendar of sport:
ESPN breaks 2026 all down and lists exactly what's on the calendar for a big year in sport.
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2026 F1 grid: Meet the stars set to light up 2026
It's a new season with two new teams but all familiar faces as we detail the driver line-ups for 2026.
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Disney+ to show primetime LaLiga games in UK and Ireland
Disney+ will be the home of LaLiga's primetime weekend matches after securing a three-year deal to exclusively show the division's Saturday night kick-off.
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Disney+ becomes new home of Women's Champions League in Europe
Disney+ will be the home of the UEFA Women's Champions League in Europe from next season after securing rights to the competition for the next five years.
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League tables
Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
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Upcoming fixtures
Keep track of all the important upcoming fixtures for all the clubs and countries in world football here.
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Latest scores
Results and scores from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
Boxing fight schedule
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Boxing schedule
Want to know what fights are on the horizon? Check out the boxing schedule.
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2026 NBA buzz: Latest free agency and trade updates
We're tracking deals, trades, rumors and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on Keon Ellis, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and more.
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Why outsiders believe the USMNT can make a deep World Cup run
After an impressive group stage, ESPN has assembled a panel of coaches and analysts to assess whether the United States has what it takes to become the surprise package of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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2026 NFL rookie updates: Tracking all first-round draft picks
Ahead of training camp, our NFL Nation reporters weigh in on how the 2026 draft class has looked.
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Comparing top 2026, 2025 and 2024 MLB draft prospects
From college arms to prep position players to depth, Kiley McDaniel breaks down how this year's draft class stacks up against previous ones.
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The Dream Factory: Inside the 'cruel' system behind Argentina's soccer empire
An investigation into Argentina's soccer system that produced the defending World Cup champions found that it is rife with exploitation.
