Cusack's death was 'preventable,' inquest hears

A former teammate of Maddy Cusack has set out changes she feels need to be made to support player welfare in the women's game at Ms Cusack's inquest, adding that her death was "definitely preventable."

Thomas Tuchel has told his England players "not to lose their heads" despite a turbulent build-up to their World Cup round-of-16 clash against Mexico.

Jarell Quansah is fit for England's World Cup round-of-16 clash against Mexico while Reece James could be on the bench, head coach Thomas Tuchel has confirmed.

ESPN's Tom Hamilton spoke to figures from Thomas Tuchel's past who witnessed his rise to become England's ideal boss.

Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal from the penalty spot as France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the World Cup round of 16 in Philadelphia on Saturday.

France star Kylian Mbappé laughed and smiled -- and scored, of course -- when Paraguay tried to bait him and his teammates into fouls and provoke fights, as hot heads became a recurring theme during one of the steamiest World Cup games on record.

France haven't really been challenged yet at this World Cup in the way Paraguay tested them on Sunday, but Mbappe & Co. were able to stay cool in the sweltering heat and advance to the quarterfinals.

For the tournament, we are taking a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR protocol and the laws of the game.

Canada boss Jesse Marsch may have felt his side was the better team on Saturday, but Morocco's 3-0 win -- led by Azzedine Ounahi -- told a different story.

Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal from the penalty spot as France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the World Cup round of 16 in Philadelphia on Saturday.

Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal from the penalty spot as France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the World Cup round of 16 in Philadelphia on Saturday.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti maintains he is not about to set up an "anti Erling Haaland plan" against Norway at the World Cup.

Morgan Rogers says he is "not sure I'm worth all of that" after being linked with a £130 million ($174m) move away from Aston Villa this summer.

Mexico's players are aiming for "the best game" of their lives against England, confident that an intimidating Estadio Azteca crowd can help preserve a historic home record in the World Cup round of 16 clash.

Canada coach Jesse Marsch insisted that his side were "the better team" in their 3-0 World Cup defeat to Morocco on Saturday, saying "I'd rather be us than them."

France are aiming to become the second nation to make it to the World Cup quarterfinals as they take on Paraguay. Follow it live here, with ESPN.

Norway coach Stale Solbakken said it is a "great honour" to face Carlo Ancelotti in Sunday's World Cup round of 16 tie against Brazil after rejecting claims he disrespected the Selecao coach.

A second-half brace from Azzedine Ounahi and a third from Soufiane Rahimi saw Morocco become the first nation to make the quarterfinals of the World Cup with a 3-0 win over co-hosts Canada.

Aurélien Tchouaméni, who left Friday's training with adductor pain, will miss France's World Cup round-of-16 match Saturday vs. Paraguay in Philadelphia, and he could also miss a potential quarterfinal on July 9 should France advance, sources told ESPN.

The FIFPRO players union said on Saturday that more must be done to protect footballers from racist abuse at the World Cup being held in North America.

Canada take on Morocco in the first round-of-16 clash of the 2026 World Cup and you can follow the action live with ESPN.

Manchester City have confirmed Nathan Ake's exit as the defender joins Fenerbahce in a move worth an initial £7million.

In the blink of an eye, we're down to the final 16 nations left competing for the 2026 World Cup. What do our writers and experts think the field looks like from worst to best of the teams remaining?

Carlo Ancelotti was not everyone's choice for the Brazil job, but while the days of Jogo Bonito are gone, the experienced coach has the nation dreaming of success.

Brazil face Norway in the round of 16 of the World Cup, and the showdown against Erling Haaland and Carlo Ancelotti's midfielders will be one to watch.

Marc Guéhi has said he believes Mexico are the favourites for England's World Cup last-16 clash at the Estadio Azteca.

Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of midfielder Lia Walti from Juventus for an undisclosed fee.

England received a hostile welcome as they arrived at their Mexico City hotel ahead of Sunday night's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico.

Argentina survived a major scare as they advanced past Cape Verde in extra time. Follow all of the day's World Cup news with ESPN.

ESPN's Sergio Domínguez Cardoso and Jamie Barton list six hurdles which England will overcome against Mexico at the World Cup.