Ex Leipzig coach omits Klopp from goodbye

Former RB Leipzig coach Ole Werner is unhappy he wasn't given the chance to say goodbye to staff after his surprise dismissal from the club.

Frenkie de Jong is a fitness doubt for the Netherlands' Group F showdown with Sweden on Saturday, Durch coach Ronald Koeman said.

Scotland's dreams of reaching the World Cup knockouts are in jeopardy as Morocco prove they deserve a little more respect as a contender.

A thunderous strike from Morocco forward Ismael Saibari stunned Scotland inside two minutes in Boston, as Steve Clarke's side suffered a 1-0 defeat in their second Group C match.

Scotland are at their first World Cup campaign since 1998 but who are they playing in the group stage and who could they meet in the knockout stages?

The Tartan Army's party in Boston was brought to an abrupt end after Morocco eased past Scotland to leave their hopes of reaching the knockout stages hanging in the balance.

Follow along for Live updates from Brazil's 2026 FIFA World Cup game against Haiti

The USMNT was without Christian Pulisic on Friday, but it didn't matter: The team found a way to beat Australia for its second win of this World Cup.

Iran's soccer federation said it will lodge a complaint with FIFA after its request to travel to Los Angeles two days before Sunday's World Cup match against Belgium was denied.

Alex Freeman put the United States 2-0 up against Australia after a VAR review. Here's why the goal was correctly ruled onside.

The U.S. shook off the absence of Christian Pulisic to beat Australia 2-0 in Seattle on Friday and clinch a spot in the World Cup knockout rounds.

Scotland take on Morocco in Group C knowing that victory would see them through to the knockouts, and you can follow the action with ESPN.

Scotland's Tartan Army has been one of the stories of the 2026 World Cup so far, drinking its way through Boston and bringing bonhomie, passion and national pride after nearly 30 years away from the tournament.

Goalkeeper David Raya has backed Spain to be "more clinical" in Sunday's World Cup game with Saudi Arabia, telling ESPN that the team's morale hasn't been hit by their draw with Cape Verde.

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United States star Christian Pulisic is out of the team's World Cup clash with Australia with a calf injury, with Ricardo Pepi starting in his place.

As the party rolls on, Scotland are getting down to business with World Cup history in sight, writes ESPN's Tom Hamiltion, previewing the Morocco test.

Spain forward Lamine Yamal has said that he's "ready" to play against Saudi Arabia but also acknowledged that now "isn't the moment to play a full game."

London City Lionesses have announced the signing of ex-England goalkeeper Mary Earps.

Arsenal are planning to return with an improved offer for Leicester City teenager Jeremy Monga after having an opening bid rejected, sources have told ESPN.

West Ham have announced the signing of World Cup winner Laia Codina, following her departure from Arsenal.

The FIFA president has been flying all across the World Cup host nations on his private jet. Here's where he went in the first week of the tournament.

Mauricio Pochettino has sent his best wishes to Lionel Messi and his family following confirmation that the Argentina captain's father has a health problem.

Barcelona midfielder Gavi says the Spain squad were shocked to find out that defender Marc Cucurella had signed for Real Madrid.

World Cup's best viral moments so far including a Mexican duck, a German cyclist, and plenty of fan fun.

All 48 teams have played one group game, so let's revisit our Power Rankings. What do our writers and experts think the field of favorites looks like after one week?

A French appeals court confirmed Friday that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star player Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case.

Harry Kane has said he hopes 'Wonderwall' can become the soundtrack of the summer as England plot their way to World Cup glory.

New Liverpool signing Víctor Muñoz will have to wait to take part in the World Cup after Spain confirmed he has suffered a setback in his return from injury.

Ivan Toney netted a hat trick, with further goals from Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins, as England beat Sporting Kansas City 5-1 in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Thursday.