2026 World Cup Pots: Argentina, Spain Don't Have to Meet Until Semifinals
The 2026 World Cup pots have been finalized, meaning that the procedure for making the 12 groups for the 48-team tournament is set.
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FIFA alters World Cup draw format so top sides won't meet early - ESPN
The 2026 World Cup draw on Dec. 5 will reward the four highest-ranked teams — Spain, Argentina, France and England — which will be placed in separate sections of a new tennis-style seeded tournament bracket.
Liverpool seek solace from domestic woes in Champions League against PSV
LIVERPOOL, England :Liverpool host PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday hoping Europe can provide relief from a domestic nightmare for the Premier League champions that boss Arne Slot called "ridiculous."
Marquinhos set for 500th PSG appearance against Tottenham
PARIS :Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique expects captain Marquinhos to make his 500th appearance for the club when they face Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League on Wednesday
Drew Brees, Philip Rivers top 2026 Hall of Fame semifinalists - ESPN
Quarterbacks Drew Brees and Philip Rivers, along with wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, tight end Jason Witten and running back Frank Gore, made it to the semifinal stage in their first year of eligibility for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Christian McCaffrey shines vs former Panthers, leads 49ers to Monday night victory
Tom Brady said the San Francisco 49ers should keep Mac Jones starting at quarterback and gives his thoughts on his former teams the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Everton beat Man Utd despite Gueye seeing red for slap on teammate
MANCHESTER, England :Everton enjoyed their first Premier League win at Manchester United for 12 years despite playing virtually the entire game with 10 men after midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off for slapping his own teammate Michael Keane on Monday.
Jamie Carragher feels speculation over Arne Slot’s Liverpool future is premature
Jamie Carragher says Liverpool boss Arne Slot does not earn the same kind of “unconditional love” afforded his predecessor Jurgen Klopp, but insists any speculation over the Dutchman’s future at Anfield is premature.