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) 5:03 AM ET France coach Didier Deschamps has said Karim Benzema‘s reported return from injury to play in the World Cup is “not something that’s in … Read more

play Why Portugal were wrongly awarded a penalty vs. Uruguay (1:25)Dale Johnson explains why VAR got it wrong in awarding Portugal a penalty for handball against Uruguay. (1:25) 6:01 AM ET Technology in the match ball used at the World Cup proved conclusively that Cristiano Ronaldo did not make any contact with the ball for … Read more

Getty Images The United States men’s national battle Iran on Tuesday in their final group stage match at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The goal is simple for the Americans: Win this match and you advance to the next round; lose and you go home and prepare to host the World Cup in … Read more

play Ogden: Portugal means more than Cristiano Ronaldo (1:46)Mark Ogden gives his analysis on the 2-0 win over Uruguay in Group H that takes Portugal into the Round of 16 at the World Cup. (1:46) 5:31 PM ET LUSAIL, QATAR — Bruno Fernandes backed Cristiano Ronaldo‘s claim to have scored the opening goal in Portugal’s … Read more

play Brazil join France in the knockouts, but who’s looking stronger? (1:12)Luis Miguel Echegaray reveals whether he favours Brazil or France as the two sides in the World Cup knockouts. (1:12) 3:04 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — Brazil manager Tite said the team missed Neymar in their 1-0 victory over Switzerland. but agreed with the … Read more

play Marcotti explains why the Juventus board have resigned (1:35)Gab Marcotti explains the decision of president Andrea Agnelli and the rest of the Juventus board to resign. (1:35) 6:56 PM ET Juventus’ board of directors, president Andrea Agnelli and vice president Pavel Nedved resigned en masse on Monday. The stunning move follows a preliminary investigation … Read more

Getty Images The United States drew 0-0 with England to wrap up the second matchday for Group B participants. As it stands, the Americans sit in third with two points out of a possible six, with Iran second with three points following their win over Wales and England are top of the table with four … Read more

Getty Images We’re reaching the business end of the World Cup as the final day of group stage play will begin for Groups A and B. Seven of the eight teams in action have a chance at advancing to the last 16 except Qatar who have become only the second host nation ever to be … Read more

play Marcotti slams US soccer for scrubbing Iran flag (1:39)Gab Marcotti sounds off on those responsible for removing the emblem of the Islamic Republic from Iran’s national flag on US Soccer social media posts. (1:39) 2:52 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — Less than 24 hours from kickoff, the drama surrounding the United States men’s national … Read more

Getty Images In a shocking move, the Juventus board resigned on Monday, marking the end of Andrea Agnelli’s era as club president. Most notably, that includes, alongside Agnelli, vice-president and former Juve great Pavel Nedved. Agnelli took charge of the club in 2010 after some difficult years, especially in 2006 when Juventus were at the … Read more