Ivory Coast beat France 2-1 in friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as Manchester United’s Amad Diallo seals win.

Mexico's final tune-up match for the 2026 World Cup turned into a victory lap at Estadio Nemesio Díez in Toluca, Mexico, on Thursday, June 4.

Landon Donovan was part of the U.S. men's national team that made its deepest run in modern World Cup history. A young Donovan played every minute of the Americans' 2-0 win over rival Mexico in the Round of 16,

France will beat Spain to lift the World Cup trophy on July 19 and five-time winners Brazil are expected to be the biggest flops, according to a Reuters survey of economists who said football was still harder to call than inflation.

Gordon Strachan's iconic celebration? Archie Gemmill's solo stunner? ESPN's Mark Donaldson ranks Scotland's greatest World Cup moments.

Adalberto Carrasquilla is Panama's midfield orchestrator. His poise, athleticism and high technical level were recognised when he became the first Panamanian to win Concacaf's Men's Player of the Year award in 2024. Known as 'Coco', the 27-year-old has recovered from an injury scare playing for his Mexican club in May.