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World Cup final squads ranked: Of all 48 national teams, which can win this summer?
We have the final 26-player squads that can win the FIFA World Cup, so let's go through all 48 teams and rank where they stand.
Ancelotti: There is no clear favourite to win the 2026 World Cup
TOP HEADLINES
NBA execs debate five questions on Knicks-Spurs: Who will Jalen Brunson guard?
Ahead of Wednesday's Game 1 in San Antonio, Tim Bontemps canvasses the league on the keys to Spurs-Knicks.
Who's guarding Wemby? Can the Knicks stay hot? How the NBA Finals will be won
Here's what Knicks-Spurs will tell us about these teams and the league.
PREMIER LEAGUE LATEST
Premier League giants hit managerial reset button, but who will capitalize?
The Premier League season ended just nine days ago, but Arne Slot's dismissal as Liverpool manager means the biggest clubs are preparing for a new battle at the top already.
True Blue: Chelsea release 2026-27 home kit after celebrity stealth launch campaign
Chelsea have unveiled their new 2026-27 home kit, though you might have seen it before its official release.
FIFA WORLD CUP
GAMES BEGIN JUNE 11
Ranking the 21 best U21 players at the 2026 World Cup
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, ESPN brings you our list of the tournament's next young stars aged 21 or under. Who is good enough to make it?
Previously, on the World Cup: What you've missed in soccer since Qatar 2022
Has it been four years since you last watched soccer? Catch up on the storylines behind this summer's biggest hit, the World Cup, with this handy recap.
MLB SCOREBOARD
HOW FAR CAN JAPAN GO AT THE WORLD CUP?
Why Japan could be the most exciting team at the World Cup
Even with a couple of key players out through injury, Japan could still be the most exciting team at the 2026 World Cup.
Could this World Cup be Kubo's time to shine for injury-hit Japan?
After a disappointing World Cup debut last time out, 2026 could just be Takefusa Kubo's time to shine for Japan.
SOUTH KOREA'S DIFFERENCE MAKERS
Midfield metronome Hwang could be key for South Korea at the World Cup
Hwang In-Beom is not South Korea's most-prominent name. But he could be their most important player at the World Cup.
Are South Korea a one-man show? Who can step up and help Son at the World Cup?
Will South Korea be overly-reliant on Son Heung-Min once more, or will others step up at this World Cup?
FIFA WORLD CUP
TOURNAMENT STARTS JUNE 11
Socceroos World Cup Daily: Volpato trains for the first time
Join Joey Lynch and Alex Hatzikostas each day as they go behind the scenes in the Socceroos camp and give the inside word on all the action at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What are the expectations for Australia at the World Cup?
The Thunder built a contender -- now they must decide what it's worth
Top Headlines
- Sources: Liverpool reach deal to appoint Iraola
- Pop culture: Spurs lean on legends as Finals near
- Iran federation awaits U.S., Mexico visas this week
- McVay talks Garrett deal, possible Donald return
- Falcons, star WR London reach $141M extension
- Canes rue 'poor decisions' in historic G1 collapse
- Sir Kenny Dalglish undergoing cancer treatment
- Source: Konaté closing on move to Real Madrid
- 🏆 FIFA World Cup: Every squad announced
ASEAN Club Championship
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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.
