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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.

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.

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.

If World Cups were measured in moments then Cape Verde would be champions, as their incredible run to the knockouts captured the hearts of fans.

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Mohamed Salah said he was proud to make "history" with Egypt as they advanced from their first-ever knockout stage game at the World Cup and added he only decided to take a Panenka penalty at the "last minute."

Mexico will double security and limit capacity at the monument known as the "Angel of Independence" and at the fan festival in Mexico City's main square for Sunday's Mexico-England World Cup match.

Lionel Messi scored again, making Friday's contest against Cape Verde the record-extending eighth consecutive World Cup match in which Argentina's captain delivered at least one goal.

Colombia controlled Ghana on a sweltering night at Arrowhead Stadium, allowing Los Cafeteros to advance to the round of 16 at the World Cup with a 1-0 victory Friday night.

Jhon Arias scored in the 14th minute as Colombia beat Ghana to set up a Ro16 clash against Switzerland.

Cape Verde coach Bubista praised the "heart, bravely and character" of his team after their World Cup journey was ended in heartbreaking fashion by Argentina.

Lionel Messi said the Argentina have "many" things to improve after a nail-biting 3-2 win over Cape Verde in extra time on Friday night at Hard Rock Stadium Miami, pointing out his team's shortcomings in the round-of-32 victory.

No one could've predicted Argentina would nearly be bounced from the World Cup by Cape Verde, but it the round of 32 gave us an instant classic.

Mohamed Salah has been at the heart of everything in Egypt's World Cup campaign, including their first progress through a knockout tie vs. Australia.

Follow along for live updates from Colombia vs Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Estadio Azteca's sky-high altitude punishes visiting teams, so England must use any means necessary if they want to get past Mexico.

Egypt beat Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout Friday to secure the nation's first-ever win in a knockout round match at the FIFA World Cup.

Lionel Messi and Argentina meet Cape Verde in the World Cup round of 32, and you can follow the action live with ESPN.

The World Cup match between Mexico and England is likely to have its kick-off time changed due to the risk of weather disruption including flooding, sources told ESPN.

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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."