Getty Images When World Cup play resumes Friday, seven of the best teams in Europe and South America will be vying for the trophy. And then there’s Morocco, the lone surprise in the last eight and the first African team to make it this far since Ghana in 2010. I’m Mike Goodman, and today we’ll … Read more
play Why Mbappe is the best player at this World Cup (1:48)Mark Ogden gives his analysis on the best players in Qatar so far. (1:48) 10:42 AM ET Wednesday is the first rest day of the World Cup and with that, a good opportunity to reflect on the individual brilliance we’ve seen so far this … Read more
11:05 AM ET DOHA, Qatar — Four years ago, the United States men’s national team watched the World Cup from home. This year, they proved themselves to be one of the most promising young teams at Qatar 2022. Their time in the tournament may have felt short-lived, but emerging from a competitive group containing England, … Read more
5:00 AM ET Ndiaye took a fascinating road to the World Cup, but his form and self-confidence mean his career is just beginning. Marvin Ibo Guengoer – GES Sportfoto/Getty Images AL KHOR, Qatar — On Sunday, Iliman Ndiaye lined up alongside his Senegal teammates to sing his country’s anthem and take on England in the … Read more
Dec 5, 2022 DOHA, Qatar — The glass door to the La Plage pool deck slides open, I walk through, and it’s as if I’ve been transported into another world — one that is thousands of miles away from Qatar. It’s a little after noon, and alcohol is flowing in all manner of ways. People … Read more
play Berhalter: Americans can be proud of their team (1:46)Gregg Berhalter talks to Sam Borden after the USMNT’s World Cup exit at the hands of the Netherlands. (1:46) 9:14 AM ET DOHA, Qatar – United States men’s national team manager Gregg Berhalter is set to begin discussions on a new contract with the U.S. Soccer … Read more
play Marcotti: Roberto Martinez’s reputation is in tact (1:54)ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti defends Roberto Martinez’s record after leaving Belgium with the side eliminated in the group stage of the 2022 World Cup. (1:54) 5:37 AM ET Eden Hazard has announced that he will retire from international football following Belgium‘s disappointing World Cup campaign in Qatar. … Read more
play Why Ronaldo will have to accept coming off the bench for Portugal (1:44)Gabrielle Amado believes Fernando Santos will keep Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench in the World Cup quarterfinals. (1:44) 6:29 AM ET Erik ten Hag has said Manchester United are “looking to the future” following Cristiano Ronaldo‘s acrimonious departure from the club. Ronaldo … Read more
6:55 AM ET Mario Ferri ran onto the pitch during the World Cup game between Portugal and Uruguay. Richard Sellers/Getty Images The protester who ran onto the field during the World Cup game between Portugal and Uruguay holding a rainbow flag has told Reuters that FIFA president Gianni Infantino intervened to ensure he was set … Read more
6:59 AM ET Raheem Sterling made his England debut in 2012. Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images Police have arrested two men as part of their investigation into the break-in at the home of England and Chelsea footballer Raheem Sterling. Sterling missed England’s 3-0 win against Senegal at the World Cup round of … Read more
