Loading The Goal Posts
Live scores, fixtures & standings
News6h ago
Grading Bafana Bafana players' overseas moves since the FIFA World Cup
South Africa returned to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 after a 16-year absence, and since their round of 32 exit at the hands of Canada, Bafana Bafana…
🇿🇦 South Africa🇨🇦 Canada🇹🇷 Türkiye
Video11h ago
Gomez: Raphinha is not the No. 9 Barcelona wanted, but the one they needed
Tournament clip - Gomez: Raphinha is not the No. 9 Barcelona wanted, but the one they needed.
![Messi alt from behind celeb shot ARG v ALG 260616 [1296x729]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.espncdn.com%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0617%2Fr1674593_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
News22h ago
Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments in 2026
At World Cup 2026, eSPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.
🇪🇸 Spain🇦🇷 Argentina
News1d ago
Ecuador hires Marcelo Gallardo through 2030 World Cup
Marcelo Gallardo, one of the most decorated coaches in the history of the Argentine league, has reached an agreement to manage Ecuador ahead of the 2030 FIFA World…
🇲🇦 Morocco🇪🇨 Ecuador🇦🇷 Argentina
![FIFA [1296x729]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.espncdn.com%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0701%2Fr1682659_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
News4d ago
Two FIFA officials get lifetime bans for misuse of funds
FIFA judges imposed life bans on two former federation presidents for financial misconduct.
🏴 Scotland
![Camp Nou renovation [1296x729]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.espncdn.com%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0313%2Fr1627854_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
News5d ago
FIFA: 2030 World Cup final host country decision to be made 'in due course'
FIFA said on Thursday that the decision over whether Morocco or Spain would host the 2030 World Cup final would be made "in due course.".
🇲🇦 Morocco🇪🇸 Spain
News5d ago
2026 Ballon d'Or: Full men's, women's short lists, host city change, more
At World Cup 2026, the 2026 Ballon d'Or short lists are out. Here's who could win the biggest individual prizes in men's and women's soccer.
Video6d ago
Burley: Kane should win the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or
Tournament clip - Burley: Kane should win the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or.
News7d ago
Popovic comfortable with Socceroos penalty shootout choices at World Cup
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic isn't second-guessing the shootout that saw his side eliminated from the FIFA World Cup, saying that he would have made the same choices had…
News7d ago
Cape Verde's Vozinha nominated for Goalkeeper of the Year award at Ballon d'Or after World Cup heroics
At World Cup 2026, cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has been nominated for the men's Goalkeeper of the Year award at the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
![Infantino [1296x729]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.espncdn.com%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0907%2Fr1712695_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
News8d ago
Belgian FA won't back Infantino's FIFA reelection, cites Balogun red card ban U-turn
The Belgian football federation said it can't support Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president, citing transparency and governance issues and the way FIFA handled clearing…
🇨🇦 Canada🇵🇾 Paraguay🇹🇷 Türkiye
![Infantino [1296x729]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.espncdn.com%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0906%2Fr1712226_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
News8d ago
FIFA president Gianni Infantino to stand for reelection in 2027
Gianni Infantino will run for reelection as FIFA president despite uncertainty over his future in the position following his failed attempt to raise $20 billion with the sale…
🇹🇷 Türkiye🇪🇸 Spain
Video11d ago
Maresca: Enzo Fernandez is 'a winner'
Tournament clip - Maresca: Enzo Fernandez is 'a winner'.
🇲🇦 Morocco
News12d ago
FIFA accuses UEFA of 'smear campaign' in opposing discovery request
FIFA accused European soccer body UEFA of a "smear campaign" in a court filing Thursday concerning FIFA president Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in the World…
🏴 Scotland
News14d ago
Socceroos transfer tracker: Where Australia's stars will play in 2026-27
Transfer deadlines are hitting across the globe and, with it, bringing to an end a window that has seen a remarkable surge in interest in players who represented…
🇲🇦 Morocco🇦🇺 Australia🇸🇳 Senegal
News14d ago
Kushner says he regrets role in FIFA's World Cup sell-off plan
FIFA's intended investment partner, Josh Kushner, said he regrets getting involved in Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup sell-off plan.
🇵🇾 Paraguay
Video14d ago
Gomez: Nobody should wear the Argentina No. 10 jersey for quite some time!
Tournament clip - Gomez: Nobody should wear the Argentina No. 10 jersey for quite some time!.
🇦🇷 Argentina
News15d ago
Lionel Messi's Argentina career: the stats, records and how he compares to Cristiano Ronaldo
At World Cup 2026, after Lionel Messi announced his international retirement, ESPN takes a look at the numbers behind his storied Argentina career.
🇵🇾 Paraguay🇪🇸 Spain🇦🇷 Argentina
Video15d ago
Lionel Messi's Argentina career in numbers
Tournament clip - Lionel Messi's Argentina career in numbers.
🇦🇷 Argentina
News15d ago
Argentina legend Lionel Messi announces international retirement
At World Cup 2026, lionel Messi on Monday announced his retirement from international soccer with a heartfelt Instagram post.
🇦🇷 Argentina
Video17d ago
Lionel Messi's 4-goal performance leads Inter Miami to big win
Tournament clip - Lionel Messi's 4-goal performance leads Inter Miami to big win.
Video18d ago
Chris Richards admits feeling like he let the U.S. down after Belgium defeat
Tournament clip - Chris Richards admits feeling like he let the U.S. down after Belgium defeat.
🇧🇪 Belgium
News18d ago
Entire Nigeria FA board resigns after World Cup (x2), WAFCON flops
At World Cup 2026, nigeria Football Federation president Ibrahim Musa Gusau, general secretary Mohammed Sanusi, and the entire NFF executive committee resigned Thursday, amid mounting public pressure following…
🇧🇷 Brazil🇺🇸 United States🇩🇪 Germany
![Trophy outside Monaco 260827 [1296x729]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.espncdn.com%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0827%2Fr1707747_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
News18d ago
Champions League draw becomes UEFA's latest stand against FIFA president Infantino
Thursday saw the UEFA Champions League draw take place in Monaco, but the big news beyond the pots involved Europe taking their battle with FIFA president Gianni Infantino…
News11d ago
USMNT's Richards puts World Cup heartbreak behind him
Playing in this World Cup was Chris Richards' lifelong dream, but its abrupt end gave him little time to grieve before returning to the Premier League.
🇹🇷 Türkiye
![UEFA, FIFA logos [1296x729]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.espncdn.com%2Fphoto%2F2023%2F1221%2Fr1269161_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
News19d ago
Sources: UEFA prepares criminal complaint against FIFA's Infantino over World Cup sell-off
UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA president Gianni Infantino in Swiss courts for possible financial mismanagement over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits…
🇵🇾 Paraguay🇹🇷 Türkiye
![Infantino awards Saudi WC bid 241211 [1296x729]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.espncdn.com%2Fphoto%2F2024%2F1211%2Fr1426673_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
News19d ago
Saudi federation backs Gianni Infantino as FIFA president 'at this time'
One month into a crisis for FIFA provoked by his failed World Cup sell-off plan, Gianni Infantino finally got some public backing from a key nation Thursday --…
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
![Barcelona players World Cup [1296x729]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.espncdn.com%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0826%2Fr1707338_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
News20d ago
Barcelona cancel World Cup tribute for Spain players
Barcelona have canceled the planned tribute honoring its World Cup-winning players, which was set to take place during Thursday's opening home match.
🇨🇦 Canada🇳🇱 Netherlands🇪🇸 Spain
Video20d ago
De Jong: Netherlands 'tried to get Guardiola and Slot before Xavi'
Tournament clip - De Jong: Netherlands 'tried to get Guardiola and Slot before Xavi'.
🇳🇱 Netherlands
News21d ago
Chelsea's Lucy Bronze: Need to 'protect' football for fans
At World Cup 2026, lucy Bronze has said she wants to "protect [football] for the fans" after joining a collective statement criticising Gianni Infantino and the "current leadership's…
🇨🇴 Colombia
Video21d ago
Would a combined UEFA, Concacaf Nations League benefit the USMNT?
Tournament clip - Would a combined UEFA, Concacaf Nations League benefit the USMNT?.
🇳🇱 Netherlands
News21d ago
Former players say 'enough is enough' and 'change is necessary' at FIFA amid Infantino pressure
Several current and former professionals have applied further pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino, saying "change is necessary" on social media.
![Aleksander Ceferin [1296x729]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.espncdn.com%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0823%2Fr1705936_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
News22d ago
UEFA boss Aleksander Čeferin rules out FIFA presidency bid
UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin has ruled himself out of the running to replace FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, but Čeferin warned the beleaguered FIFA boss that he must either…
🇲🇦 Morocco🇳🇱 Netherlands🇧🇪 Belgium
![Erling Haaland haircut [502x282]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.espncdn.com%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0823%2Fr1705662_502x282_16-9.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
News23d ago
New season, new haircut: Erling Haaland ditches iconic long hair for new season
At World Cup 2026, erling Haaland shared his latest viral social media post, showing him cutting his long blonde hair in favour of a buzz cut.
🇭🇹 Haiti
![Lydia Bedford [1296x729]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.espncdn.com%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0821%2Fr1704868_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
News25d ago
England name Women's Under-20 World Cup squad despite European boycott threat
England have named their squad for the Women's Under-20 World Cup, despite the threat of a European boycott still hanging over the tournament.
🇪🇸 Spain🏴 England
![Leandro Paredes [1296x729]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.espncdn.com%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0821%2Fr1704848_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
News25d ago
Paredes banned 10 games as Argentina punished for World Cup final brawl
FIFA banned three Argentina players on Friday, including a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents after losing the World Cup final.
🇧🇷 Brazil🇵🇾 Paraguay🇳🇱 Netherlands
![260818_soc_fc100_africa [1296x729]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.espncdn.com%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0817%2F260818_soc_fc100_africa.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
News26d ago
What does the season hold for Africa's nine players in ESPN's FC 100 for 2026
At World Cup 2026, what does the season ahead hold for Africa's nine players in ESPN's FC 100 for 2026, and what do they need to do to…
🇪🇸 Spain
![Andscape USMNT [1296x729]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fa.espncdn.com%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0706%2Fr1685293_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
News27d ago
Premier League's Webb: Balogun World Cup red card saga fuels ref distrust
Howard Webb, the head of Premier League referees, has said he was "troubled" by Folarin Balogun's overturned red card during the World Cup as it fuelled perceptions among…
🇹🇷 Türkiye🇳🇱 Netherlands🇵🇹 Portugal
Video27d ago
Simeone: Alvarez is one of the best players Atlético have, if not the best
Tournament clip - Simeone: Alvarez is one of the best players Atlético have, if not the best.
News28d ago
Premier League chief Masters: FIFA has hit 'self-destruct button'
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has accused embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino of pressing the "self-destruct button" over failed plans to sell stakes in the World Cup.
🇪🇨 Ecuador