Spain will progress as one of the top two sides if they avoid defeat against Uruguay on Saturday (01:00 BST). Even if they lose, they will still finish inside the top two unless Cape Verde beat Uruguay. If that happens, Spain will finish third on four points, which is likely to be good enough. Spain…
As he pulled his vehicle into the back of a SoFi Stadium parking lot one recent afternoon, Adrian Pitts squinted through his windshield. “They can literally see my waist up,” he complained while peering into one of his home’s second-story windows. He got out of the car for a better look and pointed. “You can…
Heavy rain, strong winds and the risk of lightning on Monday caused a significant weather delay in the World Cup match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia. The heaviest rain arrived toward the end of the first half of the France-Iraq game, creating challenging conditions for soaked players and poncho-clad fans at Lincoln Financial Field….
Not even the rain could stop Kylian Mbappé. For the second World Cup game in a row, the French captain notched a brace to help lead Les Bleus to victory, this time with a 3-0 win over Iraq. Mbappé also shared the glory with Ousmane Dembélé, with the midfielder giving Mbappé an unselfish assist on…
Salah may have been a superstar at Liverpool. He is on an even higher plane in Egypt. With every touch comes loud cheers from his country’s fans, with huge pressure on his shoulders on every appearance. Sunday’s goal was his 68th for his country in 118 appearances, leaving him just one shy of manager Hassan’s…
The ongoing World Cup frenzy throughout the United States should both fascinate and depress the NFL. On one hand, it shows what happens when a sport becomes a truly global phenomenon. On the other hand, it shows how far the NFL has to go in its effort to globalize. Advertisement The notion that an international…
James TylerJun 19, 2026, 02:34 AM ET CloseJames Tyler is an ESPN editor for soccer. Multiple Authors It has been an incredible first week at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the superstars showing up — Lionel Messi tying the men’s World Cup goals record by scoring his first hat trick in this competition, Erling…
It wasn’t a win. But for Cape Verde, Africa’s third-smallest country, holding the soccer giant Spain to a scoreless draw in its World Cup debut this week made history. Now, as it prepares for Sunday’s game against Uruguay, a mixture of confidence and anxiety is building across the archipelago off West Africa’s Atlantic coast. Cape…
Philadelphia was painted yellow as Brazil fans flooded into the city in their tens of thousands. There were many ticketless supporters who travelled large distances to watch the game on television in bars, just happy to be in the same city as their heroes played on the World Cup stage. Ancelotti struck a defiant tone…
NewsFeed As Israel’s war on Lebanon rages, hundreds gather in Rmeileh by Sidon Gate to watch the 2026 World Cup. Organised by influencer Bilal Haddad, the fan zone offers food trucks, shisha and family activities, giving people a rare chance to relax. Al Jazeera’s Justin Salhani went to check it out. Published On 20 Jun…
