Iraq’s World Cup qualification ‘one of the toughest jobs in the world’ – Arnold
Mar 28, 2026, 10:57 PM ETGraham Arnold knows a thing or two about walking the high-stakes tightrope of qualifying for a World Cup. But four years on from Australia's penalty heroics in a qualifying playoff against Peru, the...
USMNT handed pre-World Cup ‘reality check’ in rout by Belgium
Mar 28, 2026, 08:48 PM ETThe United States men's national team suffered what coach Mauricio Pochettino described as a reality check in its preparations for the World Cup as Belgium ran rampant in the second half to emerge...
Pulisic, USMNT ‘shocked’ by jersey color clash in Belgium loss
Jeff CarlisleMar 28, 2026, 08:11 PM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.Multiple AuthorsATLANTA -- Christian Pulisic was among several players who said that the similarly colored jerseys worn by Belgium and the...
Marsch insists Canada ‘not a dirty team’ after latest red card
Mar 28, 2026, 07:49 PM ETCoach Jesse Marsch insisted Canada are "not a dirty team" after his side received a red card in a third straight game in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Iceland in TorontoTajon Buchanan was sent...
Player ratings: Weah poor as USMNT suffers heavy Belgium defeat
The U.S. men's national team stumbled to a 5-2 home loss against Belgium in a friendly at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday.Amid a competitive first half, the U.S. took the lead in the 39th minute thanks to Weston...
USMNT handed reality check by Doku, Belgium ahead of World Cup
Jeff CarlisleMar 28, 2026, 06:39 PM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.Multiple AuthorsATLANTA -- The preparation of the United States men's national team for the World Cup has entered its final phase....
Denver Summit’s record NWSL crowd sets new standard for what’s possible
Jeff KassoufMar 28, 2026, 06:16 PM ETCloseJeff Kassouf covers women's soccer for ESPN, focusing on the USWNT and NWSL. In 2009, he founded The Equalizer, a women's soccer news outlet, and he previously won a Sports Emmy at...
Denver Summit set NWSL attendance record in inaugural home game
Jeff KassoufMar 28, 2026, 06:11 PM ETCloseJeff Kassouf covers women's soccer for ESPN, focusing on the USWNT and NWSL. In 2009, he founded The Equalizer, a women's soccer news outlet, and he previously won a Sports Emmy at...
Thomas Tuchel casts doubt over Harry Maguire’s England World Cup hopes
Mar 28, 2026, 04:33 PM ETEngland boss Thomas Tuchel has appeared to deliver a big blow to Harry Maguire's World Cup chances by insisting he is still at least the fifth-choice centre back.Maguire looked to have strengthened his...
Chelsea’s Malo Gusto defends ‘top coach’ Liam Rosenior
Mar 28, 2026, 04:24 PM ETChelsea's Malo Gusto has defended Liam Rosenior and says he does not understand the criticism he has received since becoming manager.Rosenior was appointed Chelsea manager in January after the hierarchy opted to part...
