play Gomez: USA tactics naive in loss to Netherlands (1:46)Herc Gomez feels Louis van Gaal tactically outmanaged Gregg Berhalter in USA’s exit from the Qatar World Cup at the last 16 stage. (1:46) 2:58 PM ET AL RAYYAN, Qatar — After riding a stout, organized defense to advance to the knockout stage of the World … Read more
Getty Images England meet Senegal on Sunday in the World Cup round of 16 as the Three Lions look to fend off the talented African team and advance to the quarterfinals. Senegal might be the champions of Africa but England, the tournament’s joint-highest scorers with nine goals from three games, go into the tie as … Read more
5:13 PM ET AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Argentina edged past Australia 2-1 on Saturday at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium to tee up a World Cup quarterfinal clash with the Netherlands. Goals from Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez saw coach Lionel Scaloni’s side through against a spirited Socceroos side who had chances to force the … Read more
play Gomez: USA tactics naive in loss to Netherlands (1:46)Herc Gomez feels Louis van Gaal tactically outmanaged Gregg Berhalter in USA’s exit from the Qatar World Cup at the last 16 stage. (1:46) 2:01 PM ET Louis van Gaal branded Netherlands‘ first half performance against the United States as “unacceptable” despite booking their place in … Read more
play Milos Degenek: Messi is the greatest, but he’s human (0:14)Australia and Columbus Crew defender Milos Degenek talks about his admiration for Lionel Messi before facing Argentina in the round of 16 at the World Cup. (0:14) 3:59 PM ET Lionel Messi spearheaded Argentina‘s charge to the World Cup quarterfinals after helping to secure a … Read more
3:12 PM ET Brazil legend Pele had a tumor removed from his colon in September 2021. no_source Brazilian football legend Pele is responding well to treatment for a respiratory infection and his health condition has not worsened over the past 24 hours, the Albert Einstein hospital said in a statement Saturday. “Edson Arantes do Nascimento … Read more
play Ogden names Senegal, not Netherlands, the best in Group A (1:01)Mark Ogden explains why he think Senegal are the stronger of the two sides to advance from Group A at the World Cup. (1:01) 7:15 AM ET DOHA, Qatar — There was a time not so long ago that an African side losing their … Read more
play Has Phil Foden earned a starting spot for England vs. Senegal? (1:39)Tom Hamilton praises the performance of Phil Foden against Wales, saying he’s given England manager Gareth Southgate a “good headache” for their next game. (1:39) 5:36 AM ET DOHA, Qatar — Perhaps the biggest test of manager Gareth Southgate’s loyalty to certain England … Read more
play Echegaray defends his World Cup bracket full of shocks (1:25)Luis Miguel Echegaray picks a bold World Cup bracket on ESPN FC Daily. (1:25) 6:31 AM ET DOHA, Qatar — France manager Didier Deschamps had the perfect summation of why it’s so important to have a squad that’s happy to be together, work hard together … Read more
play Why was Japan’s 2nd goal allowed to stand? (2:10)ESPN FC’s Dale Johnson explains why VAR chose not to disallow Japan’s 2nd goal against Spain. (2:10) 3:56 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — Jordi Alba came running up to them with the bad news. Lads, we’re out. All the talk about whether Spain might be able … Read more
