England vs. Congo DR LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates ...

After two uninspiring performances in their last two World Cup group games, England face Congo DR in the round of 32 - follow it live with ESPN.

Folarin Balogun was sent off in the USMNT's 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday, but as our former referee explains, he shouldn't have been.

Liverpool have confirmed the appointment of four new staff as head coach Andoni Iraola looks to bolster his back room team.

Manchester City have reached an agreement with Nottingham Forest to sign Elliot Anderson, the club have confirmed.

England face Mexico at the Azteca on Sunday night, but why is the stadium such a fortress for the tournament hosts?

Former Spain international Santi Cazorla announced his retirement from football on Thursday at the age of 41.

After Harry Kane scored a brace to rescue England's spot in the round of 16, you can follow live news updates across the World Cup with ESPN.

Vitinha has urged Portugal fans to keep believing in the team ahead of tonight's round of 32 World Cup clash with Croatia in Toronto.

Thomas Tuchel saw spirit rather than any hint of the England shirt weighing heavy as Harry Kane's brace secured a memorable World Cup comeback win against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

AC Milan are considering a move for Liverpool center back Virgil van Dijk. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Youri Tielemans has played down talks of a rift with teammate Leandro Trossard following their on-field scuffle during Belgium's round-of-32 World Cup win against Senegal.

Argentina have received a boost ahead of Friday's World Cup round of 32 encounter against Cape Verde in Miami with Cristian Romero available.

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Tottenham Hotspur have announced the signing of midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham.

ESPN's Tom Hamilton explains why England's mantra, borrowed from basketball, could crumble at the altitude of Mexico.

After Harry Kane scored a brace to rescue England's spot in the round of 16, you can follow live news updates across the World Cup with ESPN.

The USMNT beat Bosnia-Herzegovina, 2-0, in the World Cup round of 32 on Wednesday night for its first knockout win since 2002.

Belgium showed incredible character in rallying from 2-0 down to defeat Senegal in extra time. Was their fightback a sign of things to come, or one last flourish from a golden generation of players?

Youri Tielemans strikes late after VAR adjudged that Lamine Camara fouled the Belgian captain in extra-time.

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Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo are "two great icons of world football," Portugal midfielder Vitinha said on Wednesday ahead of his team's clash with Croatia.

Harry Kane scores against Congo DR to surpass Pelé's World Cup goals total.

Declan Rice hopes he won't have to fill in at right-back again after playing the "hardest 12 minutes" of England's 2-1 win over Congo DR in the position.

Thomas Tuchel has described Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland as "sharks" after their goalscoring feats at the 2026 World Cup.

Thomas Tuchel has said it is "impossible" for England to adapt to the altitude ahead of Sunday's round-of-16 clash with Mexico in Mexico City.

Harry Kane saved England's World Cup hopes with two late goals against Congo DR and according to his teammate Anthony Gordon, Kane is now playing at Lionel Messi-esque levels.

Tottenham are set to smash their transfer record for the second time in a matter of days after agreeing a deal worth up to £100 million to sign Sandro Tonali, sources told ESPN.

Wayne Rooney hailed "hero" Harry Kane after the England captain scored twice as the team came from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 in their last-32 World Cup clash.

Where would England be without their captain and star striker Harry Kane? The answer in this particular case is "probably flying back to London."

Harry Kane scores against Congo DR to surpass Pelé's World Cup goals total.