Museum to sit Messi statue by Pele, Maradona
South American soccer's governing body on Monday presented Lionel Messi with a with statue, which will be placed in the CONMEBOL museum.
FIFA to pay $355m for sending players to WCs
FIFA's compensation paid to clubs that release players for the men's World Cup has been increased by almost 70% for the 2026 and 2030 tournaments.
Argentina rename training base after Messi
Lionel Messi has been honoured by the Argentina Football Association who have renamed the national team's headquarters after him.
Messi, Argentina continue World Cup celebrations in Buenos Aires (1:16)
How Harry Kane broke Wayne Rooney's England goals record
It felt inevitable that Harry Kane would eventually beat Wayne Rooney's goal record for England. Here's how the captain of the Three Lions did it.
Kane breaks Rooney's England scoring record
Striker Harry Kane has overtaken Wayne Rooney to become England's all-time record goalscorer after reaching 54 goals in for his country.
Mbappe confirmed as new captain of France
Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe has been confirmed as the new captain for the France national team, coach Didier Deschamps said on Tuesday.
Pulisic: Berhalter-Reyna WC feud was 'childish'
United States forward Christian Pulisic told ESPN he believes Gregg Berhalter is "extremely unfortunate" to no longer be head coach.
Women's WC prize money up 300% to $150m
The Women's World Cup is getting $150m in prize money, a 300% increase over 2019 but still about a third of the $440m the men got in 2022.
Infantino reelected as FIFA president until 2027
Gianni Infantino stood unopposed, making his reelection as head of football's governing body FIFA a formality on Thursday.
Football fans shouldn't sweat the 48-team World Cup
Football has a lot to worry about, with scandals across Europe. The 48-team World Cup has its issues, but they're not like the rest of the game's.
Pulisic blasts 'childish' Reyna-Berhalter controversy (1:41)
Players' union tells FIFA: We want WC equal pay
The global professional football players' union has written to FIFA calling for parity between the men's and women's World Cups.
The 2026 World Cup: 48 teams, more groups, more venues, more games
In 2026, 48 teams take part in the World Cup. How will it work and what will it look like? We break down the new-look tournament.
Morocco to bid for 2030 WC with Spain, Portugal
Morocco will join forces with Spain and Portugal in three-way bid to host the 2030 soccer World Cup, officials confirmed on Tuesday.
2026 WC to have 4-team groups, 104 matches
The 48-team 2026 World Cup will have a record 104 matches after FIFA revised the group stage format to 12 groups of four teams.
U.S. Soccer: Berhalter eligible to coach USMNT
Out-of-contract USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter can contend for the open USMNT manager's job, U.S. Soccer said on Monday following an investigation.
Socceroos Depth Chart: Australia's road to World Cup 2026
With Graham Arnold set to name his first Socceroos squad since Qatar '22, ESPN's Joey Lynch takes a look at which players are pushing for selection.
Benzema calls Deschamps a clown over WC claims
Karim Benzema has hit back at Didier Deschamps, suggesting the France coach is not being honest about his World Cup departure.
Split verdict for ex-Fox execs in FIFA bribery case
One former Fox executive was convicted, and another acquitted, of paying bribes to nab broadcasting rights to the World Cup and other top events.
Why Brazil hiring a European coach is a concern for domestic managers
Amid links that a European coach may take over the Brazil national team job, the country's lack of domestic top-tier managers is concerning.
WC Table
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Senegal | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Qatar | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 7 |
| United States | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Iran | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Wales | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Argentina | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Poland | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Mexico | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| France | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Australia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 |
| Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Denmark | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Japan | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Spain | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 4 |
| Germany | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Costa Rica | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -8 | 3 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Croatia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 5 |
| Belgium | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Canada | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Brazil | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Cameroon | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Serbia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Portugal | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| South Korea | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Uruguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Ghana | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |