Getty Images One more day until the United States’ win-or-go-home showdown against Iran — the biggest match for the Americans in eight years. Should they win, it will only get bigger from here. Welcome to Day 9 of the World Cup. Let’s get to the Golazo Starting XI. New to this space? Get yourself the … Read more
Getty Images After an opening round loss against Portugal that felt like a missed opportunity, Ghana were on the hunt for their first win of the World Cup against South Korea. The Black Stars entered matchday two in a must-win scenario as the only team in group H without points. South Korea were eager to … Read more
play Will Gio Reyna start in USMNT’s crunch game vs. Iran? (1:13)Sam Borden looks ahead to the United States’ crucial match against Iran and talks about Gio Reyna’s lack of playing time. (1:13) 4:05 PM ET AL RAYYAN, Qatar — US defender Walker Zimmerman said he and his teammates have no problem with the pressure … Read more
10:53 AM ET The group stage match between the United States and Iran at the 1998 World Cup remains one of the most ignominious defeats in the history of the US men’s national team program. The game was fraught with long-building political overtones. Iranian leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini had previously referred to the US as … Read more
play USMNT players empathize with Iranian people after social post controversy (2:15)Tim Ream and Walker Zimmerman offer their support to the Iranian people after U.S. Soccer removed social media posts including the Iranian flag without the Islamic Republic symbol. (2:15) 9:08 AM ET Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz has said his side will not use … Read more
play Why was Cameroon vs. Serbia the best match of the World Cup so far? (4:18)Nedum Onuoha and Alexis Nunes praise Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting’s performance against Serbia and wonder how Andr? Onana being sent home could affect Cameroon at the World Cup. (4:18) 9:11 AM ET AL WAKRAH, Qatar — Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana was … Read more
Getty Images Brazil and Switzerland enter their Group G meeting on Monday in solid shape, but they might not be able to let up when they meet in a 2022 FIFA World Cup in Doha, Qatar. Brazil remain the favorite to win the tournament, though they are expected to play at least the next two … Read more
6:59 AM ET Cameroon players celebrate a goal in their thrilling draw with Serbia. Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images Cameroon striker Vincent Aboubakar came off the bench to score one goal and set up another as the Indomitable Lions rescued a point in their 3-3 draw with Serbia on Monday that ended a run … Read more
play Laurens: I’m really worried about Neymar (1:10)Julien Laurens explains his concern for Neymar after seeing the latest pictures of his injured ankle. (1:10) 5:10 AM ET Brazil legend Ronaldo has sent an emotional open letter to compatriot Neymar urging him “to turn the hate” he is receiving “into fuel.” Ronaldo, who won the World … Read more
play What the World Cup fan village in Qatar looks like (1:56)Mark Ogden has a look around Ras Abu Fontas fan village 10 miles south of downtown Doha. (1:56) 7:15 AM ET AL WAKRAH, Qatar — Cameroon went ahead, then managed to erase a two-goal deficit to draw 3-3 with Serbia in a thrilling Group … Read more
