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Son has had quite the World Cup journey -- but will 2026 be his final hurrah?

Son Heung-Min's previous three World Cups perfectly mirrored where he was in his career. So what does 2026 hold for him?

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Japan plan to win the World Cup by 2050. How close will they get in 2026?

Japan's "100 Year Vision" is well ahead of schedule, but are the Samurai Blue ready win the World Cup now?

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FIFA WORLD CUP

22 World Cup items, 22 stories

It has been a long journey, but here we can tell the story of the previous 22 World Cups through 22 items of memorabilia.

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World Cup's missing stars, from Cole Palmer to Trent Alexander-Arnold

The World Cup is a celebration of the best in soccer, but at this summer's tournament, the party will be just a little duller without these stars.

KNICKS TAKE CONTROL OF SERIES

The Knicks solved their minutes puzzle just in time for a Finals run

Here's how New York embraced its bench and overcame one of its biggest obstacles to a title.

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Are the Spurs cooked? How the Knicks have slowed down Wembanyama

Let's break down Game 2 from all angles, then look ahead to a massive Game 3 in New York.

FIFA WORLD CUP

Predicting every game of the entire World Cup: All the teams and all the winners

Who will win the FIFA World Cup? Instead of predicting a final winner, we've picked every single result to show HOW our predicted winner will do it.

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Get ready for the biggest World Cup ever! What you need to know about all 48 teams

The wait is almost over ... the 2026 FIFA World Cup is about to begin! ESPN's experts are here with what you need to know at a glance about all 48 teams.

World Cup sticker shock: The ugly cost of the beautiful game's grand event

On FIFA's resale marketplace, World Cup ticket prices have soared into four to six figures. By pricing out ordinary fans, soccer's organizing body risks hurting the image of the tournament.

FRENCH OPEN MEN'S FINAL

Zverev, Cobolli face off in unexpected final. Who will prevail?

Alexander Zverev and Flavio Cobolli will play each other in an unexpected French Open final. Is this Zverev's to win? We take a look.

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FRENCH OPEN WOMEN'S FINAL

Destiny fulfilled: How prodigy Mirra Andreeva won the French Open

On Saturday, Mirra Andreeva became the youngest French Open winner since 1992. And she did it in dominant fashion, knowing the pressure was on.

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MONACO GP

Antonelli wins in Monaco, fifth-straight win

Kimi Antonelli drove into the history books by becoming the youngest winner of the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday.

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Hamilton full of praise for Monaco winner Antonelli

Lewis Hamilton joked that Kimi Antonelli is catching his record Formula 1 win tally after watching the the Italian teen claim a fifth straight victory at the Monaco Grand Prix.

U.S. WOMEN'S OPEN

THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

Korda powers to share of U.S. Women's Open lead

Nelly Korda grabbed a share of the third-round lead at the U.S. Women's Open with three straight birdies to finish level with Sei Young Kim at 6-under 207.

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