Wales boss: ‘Once again it’s all about Bale’

6:14 PM ET Wales manager Rob Page said he had been considering substituting talisman Gareth Bale in the second half of the 1-1 draw with the United States on Monday before his late penalty earned them a precious point in Group B of the World Cup. The US deservedly led at halftime through Timothy Weah‘s … Read more

Sources: FIFA tell Belgium to remove ‘love’ shirts

play Ogden: FIFA have backed Football Associations into a corner (1:58)Mark Ogden reacts to the news that players won’t wear the OneLove armband after FIFA confirmed sanctions would be taken against a player for wearing one. (1:58) 12:28 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — FIFA has demanded that the Belgium team remove the word “love” from … Read more

Late goals help Netherlands overcome Senegal

play What was behind Mendy’s poor game vs. Netherlands? (1:33)Gab Marcotti react to the Netherlands’ 2-0 win over Senegal in their World Cup opener. (1:33) 1:01 PM ET A pair of late goals from Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen helped Netherlands secure a 2-0 victory over Group A opponents Senegal in their 2022 World Cup … Read more

Queiroz to Iran fans: Back team or stay home

2:06 PM ET Iran players were silent during their national anthem on Monday. Photo by FADEL SENNA/AFP via Getty Images DOHA, Qatar — Iran coach Carlos Queiroz has told the country’s fans to “stay at home” if they cannot support the team after boos were heard from supporters in Monday’s 6-2 defeat to England. Several … Read more

USA, Wales battle to a draw in their World Cup opener

3:53 PM ET Wales players celebrate after scoring a goal against the U.S. at the World Cup. Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images The United States and Wales battled to a hard-fought, physical 1-1 draw in the teams’ World Cup Group A opener at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Qatar on Monday night. Timothy Weah … Read more