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Japan have mapped out a 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?

Reformer or ringleader: What's Infantino's legacy?
Who is Gianni Infantino, and what has he done since taking over from the disgraced Sepp Blatter a decade ago?


TOP HEADLINES

FIFA WORLD CUP
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.

From Patrick Ewing to Jalen Brunson, the Knicks' Finals run connects two eras
Patrick Ewing, Larry Johnson and other Knicks alumni see the same edge that once fueled their own Finals run.

How Karl-Anthony Towns keyed a Knicks comeback: Lessons, top plays from Game 1
Let's break down Knicks-Spurs Game 1 from all angles, from the most important plays to the key indicators and matchups to watch in Game 2.


FRENCH OPEN
Mirra Andreeva happy with her focus in win over Marta Kostyuk

Russian teen Andreeva reaches French Open final
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva reached her first Grand Slam final by beating Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine 6-1, 6-3 at the French Open.


MANCHESTER CITY
POST-PEP BLUES FOR CITY?
Man City Keep or Dump: Who should be part of brave new era without Pep?
How should Manchester City approach key decisions ahead of their first season without Pep Guardiola in a decade? Gab Marcotti and Mark Ogden break it down.

Pep tried to quit '100 times' - Man City chairman
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak has revealed Pep Guardiola tried to quit "100 times" before finally walking away from the Etihad Stadium this summer.

Knicks steal Game 1! Biggest takeaways and what we learned from the NBA Finals
NBA insiders break down the biggest takeaways and what to watch for the Knicks-Spurs Finals series showdown.

Knicks, Brunson surge late to take down Spurs in Game 1


PREMIER LEAGUE LATEST
Why Liverpool sacked Slot and how Iraola's Klopp comparisons set up his successor
Arne Slot was sacked after two vastly different seasons at Anfield, but what must Andoni Iraola do to ensure he avoids a similar fate?

Leboeuf: Iraola will need to add more muscle to Liverpool squad

Why an NBA championship for Jordan Clarkson or Dylan Harper will mean everything to the Philippines


MLB SCOREBOARD
Top Headlines
- Neymar to miss Brazil's final pre-WC friendly
- Benfica: Madrid must pay $17M to sign Mourinho
- City warn Riquelme with legal action over Haaland
- Wemby vows revival after Spurs 'let that one go'
- Russian teen Andreeva reaches French Open final
- CEO: Man Utd will follow PL template for signings
- Iran players: U.S. politics, war affect WC prep
- Leclerc: 'I believe in Ferrari' following extension
- Shohei Ohtani stars as Dodgers rout Diamondbacks
- QB Wilson confirms he's retiring, joining CBS
ASEAN Club Championship
SPORTFIVE 2026 ASEAN Championship: Fixtures, results, standings, how to watch
The 16th ASEAN Championship -- officially known as the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026 -- will take place from July 24 to Aug. 26.


















