Getty Images The first day of the 2022 World Cup is in the books, and what a day it was. It was filled with celebrations, music, dancing and just one team performing well as Ecuador dominated hosts Qatar for a 2-0 victory. This marked the first time ever the host of a World Cup lost … Read more
USATSI The stakes will be high for both sides Monday when the United States Men’s National Team faces Wales in its 2022 FIFA World Cup opener. The youthful USMNT hope this is the start of something big after the squad missed the 2018 edition of the world’s biggest tournament. The Americans are in the only … Read more
Getty Images The 2022 World Cup got underway on Sunday with host Qatar falling to Ecuador 2-0. Enner Valencia got things going with a brace to take an unlikely lead in the race for the Golden Boot. Pacing La Tri, will Valencia be able to keep things going to push Ecuador out of Group A? … Read more
Nov 15, 2022 Nearly 12 years later, it stands as a moment that defies logic. Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter stood at a podium in Zurich, Switzerland, and prepped the convened dignitaries for the second World Cup host announcement of the night. Moments earlier, Russia had been awarded the 2018 World Cup, with Blatter lauding … Read more
8:04 AM ET Weston McKennie has dyed his hair red, white and blue ahead of his team’s World Cup opener against Wales. Getty Images DOHA, Qatar — Weston McKennie got into the patriotic spirit, dying his hair red, white and blue ahead of the United States‘ World Cup opener against Wales. The 24-year-old midfielder from … Read more
play What Karim Benzema’s injury means for France’s World Cup chances (2:08)The FC crew breaks down how Karim Benzema’s absence will impact France at the FIFA World Cup. (2:08) 4:00 AM ET The World Cup kicks off in Qatar TODAY, and ESPN has you covered for the world’s biggest sporting event. Ahead of the opener … Read more
6:00 PM ET Fans in Qatar who wanted to experience Sunday’s opener in the way many traditionally celebrate World Cups — with alcohol in groups with other fans — had two choices in the conservative, Muslim country. They could head to FIFA’s official fan festival, which organisers advertised as the place to enjoy sponsor Budweiser’s … Read more
play France take massive blow with Benzema’s thigh injury (1:39)Julien Laurens breaks down the effects of Karim Benzema leaving his World Cup dreams behind due to a thigh injury. (1:39) 8:08 PM ET The summer transfer window is closed for the major leagues in Europe. However, with an eye on January, there’s plenty of gossip … Read more
play The definitive Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo debate (1:41)Sporting stars have their say on the Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo debate in ESPN’s “You Have to Answer.” (1:41) Nov 17, 2022 It’s not a “Last Dance.” Neither Cristiano Ronaldo nor Lionel Messi has announced their retirement, and neither man has already won the biggest … Read more
play Laurens backs ‘best Neymar ever’ to take Brazil far (0:57)Gab & Juls explain what we can expect to see from Neymar and Brazil at the 2022 World Cup. (0:57) 3:19 PM ET World Cup favourites Brazil held their first training session on Sunday but their players still do not know who will be starting … Read more
