A-List: FIFA's top-4 make WC semis for first time

Argentina, Spain, France and England went into the tournament as the top four in FIFA's rankings and are two wins away from being crowned champions again.

Since the shootout debuted at the 1982 World Cup, 39 knockout games have been decided from the penalty spot. What does preparation look like for the goalkeepers?

Erling Haaland and his Norway teammates were welcomed home by a crowd of thousands following their historic World Cup achievements in North America.

With only a week to go until the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there are now just four teams still harboring dreams of becoming world champions.

We're down to the final four of the World Cup, with the four top-ranked teams set to square off. Yet all of them use very different attacking styles in order to score goals; let's break it down.

Jordan Pickford has said he is confident England will be streetwise enough to keep their cool in Wednesday's intense World Cup semifinal clash with Argentina.

Messi won't be the only Argentina player for England to fear in the World Cup semifinal clash between the two.

Liverpool have signed England goalkeeper Khiara Keating after her contract at Manchester City expired.

Since the shootout debuted at the 1982 World Cup, 39 knockout games have been decided from the penalty spot. What does preparation look like for the goalkeepers?

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has said he wants to keep Enzo Fernández at the club amid a potential exit this summer.

Police said Monday they are investigating the death of South Africa World Cup football player Jayden Adams, after his body was discovered this weekend at a property in the city of Cape Town.

Manchester United have signed midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea, the club have announced.

Slaven Bilić has been appointed as the new head coach of Croatia.

London City Lionesses have announced the signing of defender Mapi León on a three-year contract following her exit from Barcelona.

Barcelona's "substantial offer" to sign Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez still stands but only for a limited time, Barça president Joan Laporta has warned.

Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, sources have told ESPN.

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has admitted the club "need more" players but are "working hard" behind the scenes to bolster his squad in this transfer window.

Uruguay's Football Association (AUF) is in advanced talks with Diego Forlán to become head coach of the national team on an interim basis.

Spain defender Pau Cubarsí has called for tolerance after the nation's former Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, claimed that France "don't have any French players."

Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez. Transfer talk has the latest.

Soccer's format for deciding cup games that end in a tie is a flawed system. So what is an alternative to the current extra 30 minutes before a penalty shootout?

Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor have been ruled out of refereeing the World Cup final. But why?

England take on Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semifinal and there have been plenty of controversial moments in the fixture over the years.

Gianni Infantino has confirmed FIFA will discuss expanding the men's World Cup to 64 teams after the 2026 tournament, saying every nation should have the chance to dream of playing at football's biggest event.

Erling Haaland couldn't lift Norway past England into the World Cup semifinals. But the Scandinavian side had a memorable tournament.

ESPN's Tom Hamilton explains how Jude Bellingham has become the driving force behind England's World Cup run after answering Thomas Tuchel's challenge.

England have a belief strengthened by their comeback successes against Mexico and Norway. Next up: Argentina and Lionel Messi.

Harry Kane has urged England to find the "missing piece" and get over the line in the quest for World Cup glory, but accepts Thomas Tuchel's demand for improvements.

FIFA and global players' union FIFPRO are in discussions over establishing protocols to avoid games being played in excessive heat, sources have told ESPN.

Erling Haaland couldn't lift Norway past England into the World Cup semifinals. But the Scandinavian side had a memorable tournament.