3:47 AM ET Pele‘s infamous African World Cup prediction has long passed its due date, but it’s still trotted out ahead of every FIFA World Cup as the continent still awaits its maiden global title. “An African nation will win the World Cup before the year 2000,” Pele declared in 1977, somewhat ambitiously in light … Read more
play Marcotti: Qatari fans’ disinterest disappointing for organisers (1:23)Gab Marcotti gives his thoughts on the reaction of Qatar’s fans after many were seen leaving the stadium from half time onwards. (1:23) 4:59 AM ET The captains of England, Wales, Belgium, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands will not wear the ‘OneLove’ anti-discrimination armband in their World … Read more
play Can ESPN beat Phil Foden in a shooting challenge? (1:00)Manchester City and England star Phil Foden takes on ESPN in a special shooting challenge ahead of the World Cup. (1:00) 5:31 PM ET Gareth Southgate said Mauricio Pochettino and Thomas Tuchel are eyeing up the England job because he has “made the impossible look … Read more
play Will Ronaldo fight Man United’s push to get him out? (1:15)Rob Dawson updates on the latest between Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United as legal action is threatened. (1:15) 2:54 AM ET Cristiano Ronaldo has defended the timing of his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan and told journalists to stop asking his Portugal teammates about … Read more
CBS Sports The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is here. Qatar and Ecuador kicked off the tournament and you can find the full schedule here with start times and TV info. There’s no better time to make your picks as we gear up to see who will take home one of the most coveted … Read more
Getty Images The 2022 FIFA World Cup began on Nov. 20 as Ecuador defeated host nation Qatar 2-0 in the first match of the first winter edition in the history of the competition. The best players in the world will take center stage in Qatar with the action running through the final on Dec. 18. … Read more
Getty Images The 2022 FIFA World Cup starts on Sunday Nov. 20. It’s the first winter edition in the history of the competition. Every team has finalized their squads and the best players in the world, now take center stage in Qatar with action running through the final on Dec. 18. It’s been a long … Read more
Getty Images The United States men’s national team are preparing for their World Cup opener against Wales on Monday, and over the weekend the team received a special message of encouragement from President Joe Biden. The 46th President of the United States called coach Gregg Berhalter and the team on Friday night at approximately 11:30 … Read more
play How have USMNT prepared for their opener vs. Wales? (1:20)Weston McKennie and Sergino Dest look ahead to USMNT’s opening World Cup match vs. Wales. (1:20) 5:43 PM ET The World Cup kicked off in Qatar, after years of waiting, and ESPN has you covered for the world’s biggest sporting event. We’ve seen the opening … Read more
Getty Images The 2022 FIFA World Cup is officially underway with 32 teams chasing one trophy in Qatar. Before Ecuador defeated tournament hosts Qatar 2-0 in the opener, actor Morgan Freeman and Korean pop star Jung Kook of BTS headlined the opening ceremony, which also featured a trip down memory lane with vintage mascots and … Read more
