26 stars for '26: The top players who could define the World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in one year, and we expect to see plenty of top players at the 48-team tournament across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
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Not the US pastime, but 'beautiful game' grows for Americans ahead of World Cup
NEW YORK :With one year left to go until the 2026 World Cup, U.S. host cities and soccer fanatics hope the record-breaking quadrennial spectacle will elevate the "beautiful game" for American fans traditionally more keen on a different type of football.
Spain's Hermoso left out of Women's Euro 2025 squad
Jenni Hermoso has been left out of the Spain squad for the Women's European Championship, with coach Montse Tome saying there was too much competition for places in her position.
Auckland City amateurs take a break from the day job for Club World Cup
While most of the teams at the revamped Club World Cup would have a claim to be among the best sides in their countries, Auckland City are not even the biggest club in New Zealand's most populous city.
Scheffler wary of Oakmont's challenges ahead of U.S. Open - ESPN
OAKMONT, Pa. — After a few days of preparing for the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, the best player in the world reached a striking conclusion Tuesday.
Well-rested Scheffler does Oakmont homework ahead of US Open test
OAKMONT, Pennsylvania :Scottie Scheffler may not have been as prepared as he could have been for last year's U.S. Open, but on Tuesday the tournament favourite at Oakmont Country Club said he was well-rested and had done his homework ahead of golf's toughest test.
Depay equals scoring record as Dutch thrash Malta
GRONINGEN, Netherlands :Memphis Depay scored twice to equal the Netherlands' goal-scoring record as the Dutch hammered Malta 8-0 on Tuesday for a second successive World Cup qualifying victory.
McIlroy hits reset button ahead of US Open
OAKMONT, Pennsylvania :Rory McIlroy conceded on Tuesday that he did not know how hard it would be to stay motivated after completing a long-sought career Grand Slam at the Masters in April but hopes to hit the reset button in time for this week's U.S. Open.