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.

Australia score winner from 85th minute error

Australia have claimed victory in their first match of 2026, defeating Cameroon through a late goal from Jordan Bos.

Late Bos goal helps stodgy Socceroos past Cameroon

Jordy Bos has spared Australia's blushes in one of the Socceroos' final World Cup hit-outs, striking late to help claim a 1-0 friendly win over Cameroon.

Can USMNT's depth at the 2026 World Cup make a difference?

World Cup-winning teams need more than their starting 11, but the U.S. men's national team never had enough good bench options. Maybe that has finally changed?

Ireland's Sammie Szmodics out of hospital after collision against Czechia

Republic of Ireland striker Sammie Szmodics has been released from hospital in Prague after being knocked unconscious during Thursday night's World Cup play-off defeat by the Czech Republic.

Senegal to parade AFCON trophy despite CAF stripping their title

Senegal will present the AFCON trophy to its fans in France on Saturday despite the decision by CAF to strip the country of its 2026 title and award it to Morocco instead, the Senegalese FA said.