Almiron first to be sent off for covering mouth

Miguel Almirón was shown the red after an altercation in Paraguay's Group B match vs Türkiye.

Spain have announced themselves at the World Cup with a dominant 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Group H as Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal got on the scoresheet.

Ajax parted ways with coach Oscar Garcia on Sunday after a turbulent season in which the Dutch club finished fifth in Eredivisie.

Portugal's Francisco Conceição on Sunday rejected suggestions that the team feels compelled to constantly look for Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch at this 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Belgium and Iran face off in their second match with both sides looking for their first wins of the World Cup and you can follow all the action with ESPN.

Lamine Yamal needed just 10 minutes of his first start at a World Cup to get his first goal on soccer's biggest stage.

Aaron Hickey, Scott McKenna and Lewis Ferguson missed group training ahead of Scotland's final World Cup Group C fixture against Brazil on Wednesday.

William Saliba has said he has been playing through pain for several months but the Arsenal defender has been inspired to keep pushing by the opportunity to make history.

Spain are looking to kickstart their World Cup campaign as they take on Saudi Arabia in Group H, and you can follow the action with ESPN.

Belgium winger Jérémy Doku has faced criticism after he said he plans to leave Belgium's World Cup base camp when his wife is due to give birth.

Marcelo Bielsa has become the latest figure at the World Cup to criticise hydration breaks, arguing that the rule "adds nothing and takes away a lot."

Liverpool are set to be overtaken by Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. Transfer Talk has the latest.

England defender Reece James says the constant talk around his injury problems is "so boring now".

We're more than a week into the 2026 World Cup, and the race for the Golden Boot -- given to the tournament's top goal scorer -- is heating up.

European teams don't do well in the heat of North America, with just two World Cup wins outside Europe since 1930. Will the heat decide who wins in 2026? And what are teams doing to combat that?

Soccer is full of people who are either (A) spying on someone; (B) actively worried that someone is spying on them; or (C) both. So how do they stop it?

This may still not be the year Japan become the newest world champions. But, if their most dominant of World Cup displays on Saturday is anything to go by, they are definitely on the right path at long last.

Japan saw a goal against Tunisia ruled out by millimeters. But remember when their winning goal against Spain in 2022 was similarly close?

Declan Rice senses he will get an assist every time he takes a set piece as England attempt to tap into the Arsenal midfielder's dead-ball expertise at the World Cup.

Follow live action from the FIFA World Cup Group F encounter between Japan and Tunisia.

ESPN's By The Numbers brings you best stats from the World Cup action on June 20.

Undav reprised his 'super sub' role with two priceless goals as Germany rallied for a 2-1 win that booked their spot in the round of 32.

Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves to equal the World Cup record and help earn the tiny island nation its first-ever World Cup point with a 0-0 draw against heavily favored Ecuador on Saturday.

Ivory Coast made no secret of their stated aims ahead of their second FIFA World Cup game against Germany on Saturday: beat Germany in Toronto and secure top spot in Group E. It was so close to coming true.

After drawing Japan in their Group F opener, the Netherlands were under pressure vs. Sweden. Ronald Koeman pressed the right buttons in a dominant win.

Undav reprised his 'super sub' role with two priceless goals as Germany turned a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 win that booked their spot in the Round of 32.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente didn't confirm whether Lamine Yamal will make his first World Cup start on Sunday, while urging caution when comparing the Barcelona star to legends like Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona.

Former Manchester United and Wales striker Mark Hughes has said he and his family are "heartbroken" following the sudden death of his son Alex.

Follow along for LIVE updates from Ecuador's Group E clash with Curaçao

Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup for the first time since 2014.