Getty Images With eight remaining in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, each team is just two wins away from a spot in the final. Brazil will face Croatia on Friday at 10 a.m. ET before Argentina take on the Netherlands at 2 p.m. ET. Then it is Cinderella Morocco against Portugal on Saturday in the … Read more
7:59 PM ET The 2022 World Cup quarterfinals are here. After a thrilling group stage and roller-coaster round of 16, we’re into the business end of the tournament with eight teams remaining. There’s plenty of star power, great matchups and top players who all have their eyes set on hoisting the trophy on Dec. 18. … Read more
play Why Messi gives Argentina the edge over the Netherlands (1:06)Steve Nicol says you have to go with Lionel Messi when picking between “evenly matched” Argentina and Netherlands ahead of their World Cup clash. (1:06) 5:07 PM ET After a two-day pause, the World Cup returns to action on Friday as the quarterfinals kick off. … Read more
play E60 Qatar’s World Cup (2:16)In 2014, E60 went to Qatar to report on the plight of migrant workers there. This spring, they went back, to see what has changed, and not changed, in the last eight years. (2:16) 3:42 PM ET Qatar has launched a work safety investigation into the death of a Filipino, … Read more
play How will England look to stop Mbappe in the World Cup quarterfinals? (2:15)Steve Nicol and Alejandro Moreno discuss how England will look to deal with Kylian Mbappe when they face France. (2:15) 2:53 PM ET France midfielder Youssouf Fofana is confident that striker Kylian Mbappe will have the last word against England in their … Read more
3:27 PM ET Let’s begin this with an apology to fans of Croatia and the Netherlands: no hard feelings here. Given the courageous respective paths your teams have traveled to get to the quarterfinal stage of the 2022 World Cup, remaining undefeated is a commendable act. However, the truth is that as much as I … Read more
play Aaron Ramsdale talks about fellow GK & Arsenal teammate Matt Turner (0:59)Arsenal no. 1 Aaron Ramsdale speaks to ESPN FC’s Alexis Nunes about his relationship with his American team-mate Matt Turner and how he’s looking forward to the England vs. USA matchup at the World Cup. (0:59) 12:35 PM ET Arsenal beat Lyon 3-0 … Read more
play Hofman: Endrick is a phenomenon (1:37)Gustavo Hofman explains the playing style of Brazilian wonderkid Endrick after sources confirm Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Palmeiras for the 16-year-old striker. (1:37) 11:35 AM ET Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Brazilian wonderkid Endrick on a five-year contract from Palmeiras, with the 14-time … Read more
11:53 AM ET DOHA, Qatar — Although Mexico‘s men’s national team is out of the World Cup, the country’s impact remains strong. El Tri fans have stuck around to watch knockout round matches, with countless Mexico jerseys and flags seen on the streets and in window shops. And interestingly enough, Mexican cuisine has emerged as … Read more
play Walker: It’s do or die vs. France (0:25)England defender Kyle Walker looks ahead to their World Cup quarter final vs. France. (0:25) 4:00 AM ET DOHA, Qatar — You might find it quite hard to follow Antoine Griezmann at the moment. The France international is a “No. 9.5” who wears the No. 7 jersey, … Read more
