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World Cup 2026 today: Live updates, news as World Cup draws near - June 9
The World Cup is now just two days away and we will bring you all of the latest news throughout the day.
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FIFA World Cup
Modiba 'should be available' for Bafana vs Mexico - Broos
After an injury sustained on May 17, during the CAF Champions League final first leg, Aubrey Modiba is back in full South Africa training ahead of their FIFA World Cup opener against Mexico on June 11.
Major League Baseball
Brewers, A's combine for 11 HRs, 34 hits in Vegas
Andrew Vaughn had four hits and four RBIs, including a two-run double that tied the score in the ninth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers outlasted the Athletics 15-14 in 12 innings Monday night at Las Vegas Ballpark in a wild game that featured 11 homers.
FIFA World Cup
Gakpo: Timber's World Cup injury 'a pity' for Netherlands
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Germany
FIFA World Cup
Kimmich: Germany don't have an 'easy' group at World Cup
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Bosnia-Herzegovina
FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifying - UEFA
Džeko, Ronaldo, Modric ... why are there so many over-40 players at the World Cup?
Only one non-goalkeeper over 40 has ever played a World Cup. This summer, four others could do the same.
FIFA World Cup
World Cup Power Rankings: Who are the front-runners with 48 hours to go?
With just 48 hours until the 2026 World Cup begins, our reporters ranked the top 15 contenders for this summer's top prize as they see it. Did your national team make the cut?
FIFA World Cup
Could this Nigeria XI at the FIFA World Cup beat, say, England?
While Nigeria may be absent, Nigerian football will be on display at the FIFA World Cup, and ESPN's starting XI could beat quite a few teams on offer. England, maybe? USA?
Formula One
Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix 2026: Race start time, how to watch, full schedule, predictions
Formula 1 heads to Spain for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix and Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli remains the driver to beat.
Tommy Fury vs. Eddie Hall undercard: Rappers, social media sensations and YouTubers?
ESPN takes you through every fighter who will step into the ring on the undercard of Tommy Fury vs. Eddie Hall.
Tommy Fury vs. Eddie Hall: How to watch in UK, ring walk time, rules, weight, TV channel, undercard
Tommy Fury vs. Eddie Hall will collide in Manchester. Here's everything you need to know.
World Cup of Darts 2026: Luke Littler, Luke Humphries' rival pairings, how to watch in UK, TV channel, prize money, schedule, dates, teams
Everything that fans in the UK need to know about the 2026 World Cup of Darts.
Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett co-main event: How to watch UFC 329 in UK, TV channel, live stream, fight start time, date, prelims
Everything that UK fans need to know about the UFC fights at the White House.
English Premier League
Premier League, EFL summer transfer window 2026 dates: When does it open, when is Deadline Day?
Everything that Premier League and EFL supporters need to know about the 2026 summer transfer window, and key dates around it.
Premier League players out of contract: Who could leave your team on a free this summer?
ESPN takes a look at the players who are out of contract in 2026 across all 20 Premier League clubs.
UFC White House: How to watch Freedom 250 in UK, TV channel, live stream, fight start time, date, prelims
Everything that UK fans need to know about the UFC fights at the White House.
England
FIFA World Cup
Test your England knowledge in our World Cup quiz!
How many penalties have England missed in shoot-outs? Who scored England's first goal in Qatar four years ago? Take our World Cup quiz to find out!
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