What are Argentina, Brazil, CONMEBOL's chances of success at the World Cup?

Whenever the World Cup has been held in North America region, the trophy has ended up heading south. Can Argentina or Brazil lift the trophy in 2026?

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Men's World Cup predictions: Group-by-group takeaways, must-see games

The World Cup draw is complete! What are the top matches to watch, and how will it all go down? We asked ESPN's writers to break down groups, highlight storylines and make picks.

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World Cup draw: How the U.S. matches up against group stage foes

The draw for the 2026 World Cup is over, so who is the USMNT set to play next summer and how will it match up?

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Vancouver's Cinderella run to MLS Cup falls short but brings hope for 2026

Despite being beaten to the MLS title at the final hurdle by Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, the Vancouver Whitecaps can build on their best season.

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Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid, Man Utd target Mouzakitis chooses next club

Real Madrid and Manchester United target Christos Mouzakitis has made his choice if he leaves Olympiacos. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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Lionel Messi sits down for a lengthy interview with ESPN, discussing his desire to again lead Argentina, the brilliance of Lionel Scaloni and why Pep Guardiola is one of "the best" ever.

Read more 07 December, 16:48

Lionel Messi sits down for a lengthy interview with ESPN, discussing his desire to again lead Argentina, the brilliance of Lionel Scaloni and why Pep Guardiola is one of "the best" ever.

Read more 07 December, 16:48

Lionel Messi sits down for a lengthy interview with ESPN, discussing his desire to again lead Argentina, the brilliance of Lionel Scaloni and why Pep Guardiola is one of "the best" ever.

Read more 07 December, 16:48

Lionel Messi sits down for a lengthy interview with ESPN, discussing his desire to again lead Argentina, the brilliance of Lionel Scaloni and why Pep Guardiola is one of "the best" ever.

Read more 07 December, 16:48

Lionel Messi sits down for a lengthy interview with ESPN, discussing his desire to again lead Argentina, the brilliance of Lionel Scaloni and why Pep Guardiola is one of "the best" ever.

Read more 07 December, 16:48

Lionel Messi sits down for a lengthy interview with ESPN, discussing his desire to again lead Argentina, the brilliance of Lionel Scaloni and why Pep Guardiola is one of "the best" ever.

Read more 07 December, 16:48

Messi leads Miami to 'beautiful' 1st MLS Cup title

Lionel Messi hailed a "beautiful, emotional moment" after his brace of assists secured a first-ever MLS Cup title for Inter Miami.

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Salah criticized: 'Making it all about him'

Mohamed Salah has been criticised by Danny Murphy and Michael Owen for his explosive remarks about Liverpool.

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Salah slams Liverpool treatment, hints at Jan. exit

Mohamed Salah has hinted that he could leave Liverpool in January and suggested the club has "thrown him under the bus" amid their run of dismal form.

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Vancouver sheds 'proud tears' as title dream ends

Vancouver Whitecaps coach Jesper Sørensen admitted that he shed "proud tears" after his underdog roster lost to Inter Miami in Saturday's MLS Cup final.

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Lionel Messi sits down for a lengthy interview with ESPN, discussing his desire to again lead Argentina, the brilliance of Lionel Scaloni and why Pep Guardiola is one of "the best" ever.

Read more 07 December, 16:48

Lionel Messi sits down for a lengthy interview with ESPN, discussing his desire to again lead Argentina, the brilliance of Lionel Scaloni and why Pep Guardiola is one of "the best" ever.

Read more 07 December, 16:48

Lionel Messi sits down for a lengthy interview with ESPN, discussing his desire to again lead Argentina, the brilliance of Lionel Scaloni and why Pep Guardiola is one of "the best" ever.

Read more 07 December, 16:48

Lionel Messi sits down for a lengthy interview with ESPN, discussing his desire to again lead Argentina, the brilliance of Lionel Scaloni and why Pep Guardiola is one of "the best" ever.

Read more 07 December, 16:48

Lionel Messi sits down for a lengthy interview with ESPN, discussing his desire to again lead Argentina, the brilliance of Lionel Scaloni and why Pep Guardiola is one of "the best" ever.

Read more 07 December, 16:48

Messi bids 'special' farewell to Alba, Busquets

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi paid tribute to Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets after helping his longtime teammates retire with one final trophy in Saturday's MLS Cup final.

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FIFA reveals full 2026 World Cup match schedule

FIFA announced the start times for the tournament's 104 matches a day after the draw for the expanded 48-nation tournament, with the final set to kick off at 3 p.m. ET on July 19.

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Torres nets 1st-half hat trick as Barça hit 5 in win

Ferran Torres scored a hat trick, Lamine Yamal converted a penalty and Roony Bardghji shone in a rare start as Barcelona roared back to win at Real Betis 5-3 in LaLiga on Saturday.

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Arsenal fall to late defeat at Villa in title blow

Emiliano Buendía scored a last-minute winner as Aston Villa beat Arsenal 2-1 on Saturday to blow the Premier League title race wide open.

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Salah's Liverpool outburst has echoes of Ronaldo's Man United exit

Mohamed Salah appears to have borrowed from Cristiano Ronaldo's playbook: Airing frustrations toward his manager that stem from his own poor form.

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