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De la Fuente urges caution over Yamal comparisons to Messi De la Fuente urges caution over Yamal comparisons to Messi

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente didn't confirm whether Lamine Yamal will make his first World Cup start on Sunday, while urging caution when comparing the Barcelona star to legends like Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona.

Cape Verde urged to 'do the impossible' at World Cup pre-Uruguay clash Cape Verde urged to 'do the impossible' at World Cup pre-Uruguay clash

Cape Verde coach Bubista has challenged the team to "do the impossible" and build on their shock draw against Spain by sealing a place in the World Cup round-of-32.

Socceroos erred in US defeat, but more important now is the bounce back and beyond Socceroos erred in US defeat, but more important now is the bounce back and beyond

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. A heroic performance against Türkiye followed by a heartbreaking defeat to the US. Now it's about how the Socceroos respond.

World Cup Daily: Germany win late; Dutch win big; Norway fans in NYC World Cup Daily: Germany win late; Dutch win big; Norway fans in NYC

It's yet another weekend of 2026 FIFA World Cup action, with four games slated for Saturday and a Norway fan takeover in New York City.

USA at the 2026 World Cup: Schedule, results, how to watch, news, analysis, injuries, more USA at the 2026 World Cup: Schedule, results, how to watch, news, analysis, injuries, more

ESPN rounds up everything you need to know ahead of the United States' World Cup campaign.

Mark Hughes 'heartbroken' following death of son Alex, 38 Mark Hughes 'heartbroken' following death of son Alex, 38

Former Manchester United and Wales striker Mark Hughes has said he and his family are "heartbroken" following the sudden death of his son Alex.