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2026 World Cup draw: Canada's Jesse Marsch eager for 'outstanding' home Italy fixture
Jesse Marsch has told Wales coach Craig Bellamy that he is ready to renew their rivalry if the Red Dragons claim the final spot in Group B.
2026 World Cup draw: England join Croatia, Panama and Ghana in Group L - as it happened
England have learnt their group-stage opponents at the 2026 World Cup - follow how ESPN reacted to the draw as it unfolded.
2026 World Cup predictions: Group-by-group takeaways, must-see games
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U17 World Cup standout stars: Brazil, England, Portugal, more
The FIFA U-17 World Cup concluded this week with Portugal beating Austria in the final. Here are 8 of the most impressive players from the tournament.
Wales with the advantage in the World Cup playoffs?
Gab Marcotti and Mark Ogden discuss the World Cup playoff draw which sees Wales at home to Bosnia & Herzegovina and Northern Ireland travel to Italy.
World Cup playoff draw: Wales, Ireland, NI learn path to World Cup - as it happened
For Wales, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, their path to the 2026 World Cup is now clear. Follow ESPN for the latest news and reaction.
World Cup playoff draw: Italy get N. Ireland, Wales or Bosnia
Italy will first host Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifying playoff in March but would then need to win on the road to reach its first tournament after back-to-back failures at this stage.
Marcotti: Italy should sack Gattuso before World Cup playoffs
Gab Marcotti explains why he would replace Gennaro Gattuso before Italy's World Cup playoffs.
Will Norway be the dark horse at the 2026 World Cup?
Gab & Juls praise Norway after they secured their place at the 2026 World Cup.
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mateo Retegui | 5 | 8 | 4 | |
| Giacomo Raspad.. | 3 | 7 | 2 | |
| Pio Esposito | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mateo Retegui | 4 | 8 | 5 | |
| Federico Dimar.. | 4 | 8 | 0 | |
| Giacomo Raspad.. | 2 | 7 | 3 |