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'Crying long before the anthems': A week in the life of a 2026 World Cup player 'Crying long before the anthems': A week in the life of a 2026 World Cup player

What is it like to be one of the 1,200 players at this World Cup? Curacao forward Gervane Kastaneer reveals what life is really like during soccer's biggest tournament.

World Cup biggest winners and losers: Reactions after all 48 teams' second games World Cup biggest winners and losers: Reactions after all 48 teams' second games

All 48 teams in the World Cup have played exactly two games, so we look at the players and nations who were winners and losers.

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World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, latest news as it happened - June 21 World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, latest news as it happened - June 21

It's day 11 at the World Cup, and after Curaçao made history on Saturday, follow all the news from another busy day at the tournament here, with ESPN.

Greatest World Cup Goalkeeping performance of all time from Eloy Room? Greatest World Cup Goalkeeping performance of all time from Eloy Room?

Greatest World Cup Goalkeeping performance of all time from Eloy Room?

Meet 2026 World Cup debutants: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, Uzbekistan Meet 2026 World Cup debutants: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, Uzbekistan

From soccer to food, experts on each national team to qualify for their first World Cup in 2026 help us get better acquainted with their country.

Democratic concepts, authentic storytelling and nostalgia: What makes a good World Cup jersey? Democratic concepts, authentic storytelling and nostalgia: What makes a good World Cup jersey?

There are some incredible designs and colours on display at the 2026 World Cup. So, what makes a World Cup jersey iconic?

Group E at the 2026 World Cup: Teams, records, stats to know Group E at the 2026 World Cup: Teams, records, stats to know

Group E at the 2026 World Cup features Germany, Curaçao, Ecuador and Ivory Coast. Find out more about their history at the World Cup.

Curaçao keeper Room ties Howard's World Cup saves record in draw Curaçao keeper Room ties Howard's World Cup saves record in draw

Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves to equal the World Cup record and help earn the island nation its first-ever World Cup point with a 0-0 draw against heavily favored Ecuador on Saturday.

Eloy Room's record 15 saves shut out Ecuador as Curacao earn first World Cup point Eloy Room's record 15 saves shut out Ecuador as Curacao earn first World Cup point

Room made 15 saves - the most by any goalkeeper in 90 minutes of a World Cup match since records began in 1966

Ecuador 0-0 Curaçao: Room's 15 saves earn Advocaat's side historic point - as it happened Ecuador 0-0 Curaçao: Room's 15 saves earn Advocaat's side historic point - as it happened

Curacao won their first World Cup point ever after frustrating Ecuador in a 0-0 draw.

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