Getty Images Swift qualification for the knockout stage beckons for England as they prepare to face the United States of America on the day after Thanksgiving knowing three more points would guarantee a spot in the round of 16. Indeed in this most gruelling of World Cups, winning their first two games might offer Gareth … Read more
Getty Images Ahead of facing England, Group B got a lot more interesting as Iran kicked off Friday by defeating Wales 2-0 in a match that also saw keeper Wayne Hennessy sent off with a red card. Since Wales drew with the United States in their first match, before losing to Iran, this changes what … Read more
7:08 AM ET Iran scored two goals in stoppage time to claim a stunning 2-0 victory over Wales on Friday. Roozbeh Cheshmi and Ramin Rezaeian scored in the 98th minute and 101th minute respectively to give Iran a chance of qualifying for the World Cup knockout stages. Rob Page’s side struggled to find any rhythm … Read more
play Kompany: Kevin De Bruyne directs the Belgium orchestra (0:31)Former Belgium captain Vincent Kompany joins the Gab & Juls Show and outlines why Kevin De Bruyne is so important for his country. (0:31) 7:33 AM ET Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said on Friday that he needed to reign in his frustrations at the World … Read more
play What the World Cup fan village in Qatar looks like (1:56)Mark Ogden has a look around Ras Abu Fontas fan village 10 miles south of downtown Doha. (1:56) 5:24 AM ET Fans were allowed to take rainbow-themed bucket hats and flags into the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium for Wales‘ second World Cup Group B … Read more
play Is Saudi Arabia’s win vs. Argentina the biggest World Cup shock? (2:17)Gab Marcotti reacts to Saudi Arabia’s 2-1 win over Argentina and Lionel Messi at the World Cup. (2:17) 8:17 AM ET Former teammates of Diego Maradona gathered at the World Cup in Qatar on Friday to pay tribute to the icon on the … Read more
play Why were Iran given a penalty when England weren’t? (1:29)Dale Johnson explains VAR’s decision to award Iran a penalty when England were denied one earlier for a similar incident. (1:29) 5:27 AM ET Iran‘s political turmoil appeared to overshadow the national team’s second match at the World Cup, as pro-government fans harassed anti-government supporters … Read more
4:00 AM ET England fans aren’t the only ones who will be dancing to ‘Freed From Desire’ when their national team scores at the World Cup. Anthony Devlin/Getty Images DOHA, Qatar – At first glance Blur, BTS, Drake, Dua Lipa, Mase, Mariachi Vargas, Men at Work, Nickelback and Zombie Nation may not appear to have … Read more
play Kasey Keller: Lack of match fitness could doom USMNT (1:09)Kasey Keller says that with so many players lacking game action in recent months, fitness could be an issue for the United States for the rest of the World Cup. (1:09) 9:27 AM ET AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Yunus Musah will be a centerpiece for … Read more
7:09 PM ET Ghana coach Otto Addo criticized the American referee who awarded the penalty that resulted in Cristiano Ronaldo‘s record goal at the World Cup on Thursday, calling it “a special gift.” Ronaldo won and converted the second-half penalty, making him the first male player to score in five World Cups. Portugal went on … Read more
