Ecuador fans ‘want beer’; Qatar’s exit loss early

play Marcotti: Qatari fans’ disinterest disappointing for organisers (1:23)Gab Marcotti gives his thoughts on the reaction of Qatar’s fans after many were seen leaving the stadium from half time onwards. (1:23) 4:45 PM ET Fans of victorious Ecuador were heard chanting “we want beer” during their World Cup-opening win over Qatar, while the host nation’s … Read more

Ochoa blasts ‘unjust’ negative Mexico coverage

play Why Chicharito & Vela didn’t make Mexico’s latest roster (0:55)Tata Martino explains why he’s omitted Javier Hernandez and Carlos Vela from his latest Mexico squad. (0:55) 9:52 AM ET Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has criticised media coverage of the team ahead of their World Cup opener against Poland on Tuesday. Mexico head coach Gerardo … Read more

Messi rejects injury ‘rumours’ ahead of WC start

play Laurens likes Argentina & Messi’s chances of World Cup glory (0:38)Gab & Juls preview Group C at the 2022 World Cup, with Argentina expected to cruise into the knockout rounds. (0:38) 11:46 AM ET Lionel Messi has dismissed “rumours” about his fitness and said he is ready to lead Argentina at the World Cup … Read more

De Jong targets 10-year stay at Barcelona

play Why the pressure is on Barcelona in Man Utd Europa clash (1:30)Gab & Juls react to the standout Europa League playoff clash between Manchester United and Barcelona. (1:30) 5:57 AM ET Frenkie de Jong has insisted he wants to stay at Barcelona for another decade despite the ongoing tension between the midfielder and the … Read more

Qatar World Cup ticket chaos: Fans locked out

play Hamilton: Security seemed overwhelmed at Doha fan park (0:49)Tom Hamilton shares his experience from the fan festival for the opening game of the World Cup in Qatar. (0:49) 8:05 AM ET Thousands of supporters, including England and United States fans, faced chaos at the World Cup in Qatar on Monday as the FIFA app … Read more

Follow live: England begin World Cup campaign against Iran

1Pickford3Shaw6Maguire5Stones12Trippier4Rice22Bellingham10Sterling19Mount17Saka9Kane 1Beiranvand On: Hossein Hosseini Off: Alireza Beiranvand 5Mohammadi19Hosseini15Cheshmi8Pouraliganji2Moharrami3Hajsafi18Karimi21Noorollahi7Jahanbakhsh9Taremi Data is currently unavailable. 2022 World Cup: USA and England start their tournaments, Qatar lose the opener and their fans leave early France’s Karim Benzema is ruled out through injury, while there’s no beer at stadiums. Recapping the latest and looking ahead at the World Cup. … Read more

World Cup teams abandon OneLove armband

play Marcotti: Qatari fans’ disinterest disappointing for organisers (1:23)Gab Marcotti gives his thoughts on the reaction of Qatar’s fans after many were seen leaving the stadium from half time onwards. (1:23) 4:59 AM ET The captains of England, Wales, Belgium, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands will not wear the ‘OneLove’ anti-discrimination armband in their World … Read more

Southgate reacts to Tuchel, Poch England links

play Can ESPN beat Phil Foden in a shooting challenge? (1:00)Manchester City and England star Phil Foden takes on ESPN in a special shooting challenge ahead of the World Cup. (1:00) 5:31 PM ET Gareth Southgate said Mauricio Pochettino and Thomas Tuchel are eyeing up the England job because he has “made the impossible look … Read more