WSL crowds up 200% on last year – director

play Bayern defeat Barcelona in UEFA Women’s Champions League (2:27)Sophie Lawson reports from the Allianz Arena on Bayern Munich’s dominant win over Barcelona. (2:27) 2:48 AM ET Attendances in the Women’s Super League (WSL) are up 200% on last season, FA Director of the Women’s Professional Game Kelly Simmons said, as women’s football continues to … Read more

England ‘ready’ to compete for trophies – Lloris

play Can Kyle Walker really contain Kylian Mbappe? (1:01)Frank Lebeouf is looking forward to see the matchup between Kyle Walker and Kylian Mbappe when England and France meet on Saturday. (1:01) 6:24 AM ET France captain Hugo Lloris said England are “ready” to compete for major international trophies under manager Gareth Southgate. They will face … Read more

PSG president: Confident ‘happy’ Messi will stay

play Why Inter Miami would be a sad move for Messi (1:31)James Olley feels Lionel Messi moving to Inter Miami would be great for MLS, but would carry a tinge of sadness for the player. (1:31) 1:42 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has said he is confident Lionel Messi will stay at the … Read more

What to know about each team, predictions, schedule and more

7:59 PM ET The 2022 World Cup quarterfinals are here. After a thrilling group stage and roller-coaster round of 16, we’re into the business end of the tournament with eight teams remaining. There’s plenty of star power, great matchups and top players who all have their eyes set on hoisting the trophy on Dec. 18. … Read more

WC chief on worker death: ‘Natural part of life’

play E60 Qatar’s World Cup (2:16)In 2014, E60 went to Qatar to report on the plight of migrant workers there. This spring, they went back, to see what has changed, and not changed, in the last eight years. (2:16) 3:42 PM ET Qatar has launched a work safety investigation into the death of a Filipino, … Read more

France back Mbappe in QF battle with Walker

play How will England look to stop Mbappe in the World Cup quarterfinals? (2:15)Steve Nicol and Alejandro Moreno discuss how England will look to deal with Kylian Mbappe when they face France. (2:15) 2:53 PM ET France midfielder Youssouf Fofana is confident that striker Kylian Mbappe will have the last word against England in their … Read more

Arsenal beat Lyon 3-0 in Dubai friendly

play Aaron Ramsdale talks about fellow GK & Arsenal teammate Matt Turner (0:59)Arsenal no. 1 Aaron Ramsdale speaks to ESPN FC’s Alexis Nunes about his relationship with his American team-mate Matt Turner and how he’s looking forward to the England vs. USA matchup at the World Cup. (0:59) 12:35 PM ET Arsenal beat Lyon 3-0 … Read more