Why Switzerland vs. Serbia at a World Cup is such a big deal

play Xhaka opens up about his relationship with Arsenal fans (1:38)Granit Xhaka explains how he has improved his relationship with Arsenal fans. (1:38) 4:00 AM ET The countries of Switzerland and Serbia are more than 600 miles (roughly 1,000 kilometres) apart in central Europe, but when the two soccer teams go head-to-head in Group G … Read more

Explaining the chaos behind disallowed Griezmann goal

play Why Portugal were wrongly awarded a penalty vs. Uruguay (1:25)Dale Johnson explains why VAR got it wrong in awarding Portugal a penalty for handball against Uruguay. (1:25) 4:24 PM ET We’re analysing every VAR decision made throughout all 64 games at the 2022 World Cup. The VAR crucially awarded Japan‘s winning goal against Spain, … Read more

Morocco top Group F with win over Canada

play Luis Su?rez isn’t sorry about handball vs. Ghana (0:46)Uruguay striker Luiz Su?rez says he doesn’t need to apologize for his infamous handball vs. Ghana at the 2010 World Cup. (0:46) 11:59 AM ET Morocco topped World Cup Group F and clinched a spot in the round-of-16 for the first time since 1986 by defeating … Read more

Pulisic: ‘I’ll do everything’ to play vs. Netherlands

play Stephen A. chimes in on USMNT’s World Cup chances (1:24)Stephen A. Smith is joined by Taylor Twellman to discuss the United States reaching the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup. (1:24) 10:42 AM ET AL RAYYAN, Qatar – United States midfielder Christian Pulisic said on Thursday he’s going to “do everything in my … Read more

Belgium coach Martinez to leave after WC exit

play Why dismal loss to Morocco signals the end of Belgium’s golden generation (1:21)Shaka Hislop explains why time is up for many of Belgium’s stars after their loss vs. Morocco. (1:21) 12:58 PM ET Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has confirmed he will leave his role following his team’s early exit from the 2022 World Cup … Read more