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) 1:56 PM ET Supporters were turned away from the FIFA Fan Festival in Al Bidda amid chaotic scenes due to overcrowding for the World Cup opener … Read more
3:13 PM ET Defender Ehsan Hajsafi became on Sunday the first member of Iran‘s national team to speak out from the World Cup in Doha in apparent support of anti-government protests at home, saying players should be the voice of those suffering. More than two months of protests in Iran, sparked by the death of … Read more
play Olley: Infantino can’t stop focus on World Cup’s off-field issues (1:49)James Olley recaps a remarkable speech from FIFA president Gianni Infantino, in which he called out the “hypocrisy” of nations criticising Qatar. (1:49) 10:59 AM ET The World Cup kicked off in Qatar on Sunday with the Muslim nation, which faced a barrage of … 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) 5:32 PM ET France striker Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering an injury to his left thigh during training on … Read more
12:57 PM ET England manager Gareth Southgate, left, and captain Harry Kane spoke to the media on Sunday ahead of their World Cup opener. Getty Images Harry Kane said he will wear a “OneLove” armband despite the threat of a fine and a yellow card at kickoff as a battle escalates between FIFA and various … Read more
play Why did Ecuador have a goal disallowed vs. Qatar? (1:25)Dale Johnson explains why Ecuador had a goal ruled out in confusing circumstances in the World Cup opener vs. Qatar. (1:25) 1:01 PM ET Ecuador eased past World Cup debutants Qatar 2-0 on Sunday with two goals from veteran striker Enner Valencia in a first … Read more
5:00 AM ET The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is a tournament like no other in that it starts just a week after the domestic season was put on pause. 2 Related Unsurprisingly, that has meant a host of injury issues, given that a three-week issue can rule a player out of the World Cup … Read more
10:00 AM ET The World Series is just barely in the rearview. The NBA season is rolling and dramatic, while American football is as intense as ever. The European club soccer season hit pause only about two minutes ago. Thanksgiving is approaching quickly, and you have to make plans. The election was a lot. And … Read more
Getty Images The 2022 FIFA World Cup officially kicks off Sunday with the opening match as hosts Qatar face Ecuador in Group A. The Qataris are playing in their first-ever World Cup but have earned some experience over the last several years, playing in the Copa America and the Gold Cup. Ecuador are the surprise … Read more
7:08 AM ET A non-league football player said he was “knocked sick” after he mistakenly drunk from a drinks bottle allegedly filled with urine from a rival supporter. Tony Thompson, a goalkeeper for Warrington Town in England, was furious after he was sent off during the club’s 1-0 defeat at home to Guiseley on Saturday. … Read more
