Football Fixtures

2026 World Cup European playoffs explained: How it works, teams, schedule, how to watch in the UK

How do the European playoffs for the 2026 World Cup work and how can you watch all the games? ESPN has you covered with an all-you-need-to-know explainer.

England 2026 World Cup watch: Who's trending up, who's trending down as Thomas Tuchel mulls squad

Who is trending up? Who is trending down? ESPN look at some major contenders for Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad.

Man City's Donnarumma: Vinícius 'should try and make everyone love him'

Gianluigi Donnarumma has questioned why Vinicius Junior needed to celebrate in front of Manchester City fans, saying a player of his quality "should be loved by everyone".

Angel City, Japan star Hina Sugita out for season with torn ACL

Angel City FC midfielder Hina Sugita has torn her left ACL and will be placed on the season-ending injury list, the team announced on Tuesday.

Ex-Chelsea exec Christian Purslow: Transfer punishment 'lenient'

Former Chelsea executive Christian Purslow has said the fine and suspended transfer ban they received for breaking Premier League rules was "way too generous" and "lenient."

Senegal to appeal CAF's decision to hand AFCON title to Morocco

The Senegalese Football Federation has announced its intention to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the country was stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title.