The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is here. Qatar and Ecuador kicked off the tournament and they are no longer alive. You can find the full schedule here with start times and TV info. There’s no better time to make your picks as we gear up to see who will take home one of … Read more
12:25 PM ET Morocco topped their group with a haul of seven points, the most ever for an African side at a World Cup. Matthias Hangst/Getty Images DOHA, Qatar — Morocco booked their spot in the knockout phase of the World Cup thanks to a 2-1 victory over Canada at Al Thumama Stadium on Thursday. … Read more
Getty Images The group of European hyperteams has ended with Japan on top after they repeated the trick of matchday one with a searing come from behind 2-1 win over Spain. Just as had been the case when they shocked Germany in the opening round of games, Japan had looked to be utterly overwhelmed at … Read more
play Hislop sympathises with Lukaku after Belgium elimination (1:49)Shaka Hislop sympathises with Romelu Lukaku after Belgium were elminated from the World Cup at the Group stage. (1:49) 2:04 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — Belgium were eliminated from the World Cup with Croatia advancing to the round of 16 after the sides played to a 0-0 … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
Getty Images Morocco are officially in the knockout rounds after a strong performance throughout the group stage. The team defeated Canada 2-1 on Thursday and won Group F after a win against Belgium and a draw against Croatia but them in a strong position. Hakim Ziyech scored the opening goal and Youssef En-Nesyri provided the … Read more
