Kaka backs Ancelotti to improve Brazil at WC

Brazil legend Kaka believes Carlo Ancelotti will turn things around after a lacklustre start to the World Cup.

The good news is history is within Scotland's grasp. Win or draw against Brazil, and Scott Clarke's Scotland side can start planning for the knockout stages of the World Cup, writes Tom Hamilton.

Darío Osorio has drawn comparisons to Alexis Sánchez, so naturally Arsenal are interested in the Chile international. Transfer Talk has the latest.

All 48 teams in the World Cup have played exactly two games, so we look at the players and nations who were winners and losers.

The FIFA Women's World Cup kicks off in Brazil on June 24, 2027, and, so far, 14 out of the 32 teams have secured their ticket already.

Lionel Messi must have gotten used to super-sized tributes to his greatness, yet fans keep finding grander ways to recognize his achievements.

What is it like to be one of the 1,200 players at this World Cup? Curacao forward Gervane Kastaneer reveals what life is really like during soccer's biggest tournament.

Ahead of their fifth World Cup meeting, ESPN's Mark Donaldson recalls the time Scotland dared to score a Seleção-style golazo against Brazil.

"Why does Cristiano Ronaldo still start?" was a valid question after his dud vs. Congo DR, but he answered it emphatically in Portugal's win on Tuesday.

Sweden forward Felicia Schröder has signed with Real Madrid after a major transfer from B.K. Häcken, the two clubs announced on Tuesday.

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti warned his players to beware of Scotland's high-quality team of "fighters" ahead of Wednesday's crunch World Cup Group C clash in Miami.

Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz joked that the video assistant referee must have gone for a coffee after saying England escaped a penalty and red card in Tuesday's goalless World Cup stalemate.

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.

Andy Robertson and his Scotland teammates have watched their fans march through the streets of Miami and Boston, celebrating baseball games with beers and bagpipes as if they were attending a soccer match.

Josip Stanisic lifted a curving cross onto the boot of Ante Budimir, who tapped it into an open net in the 54th minute Tuesday, giving Croatia a 1-0 win over Panama in the FIFA World Cup.

Follow along as Colombia take on Congo DR in Group K of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

England midfielder Jude Bellingham said that he "didn't deserve" the Player of the Match award in England's 0-0 draw with Ghana.

Thomas Tuchel has urged England fans not to lose belief in his team after being held to a 0-0 stalemate by Ghana in Foxborough.

England's stats vs. Ghana were dominant -- more possession, more shots, more passes -- but the goals never came, raising concerns for this World Cup.

Follow along for all the action from Panama vs Croatia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

ESPN rates the players after England disappointed in their 0-0 draw with Ghana in World Cup Group L on Tuesday evening

England were frustrated by a stubborn Ghana defence as they drew 0-0 in their second match of the 2026 World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo said facing Lionel Messi's Argentina in a World Cup knockout-stage showdown "would be awesome" after scoring twice in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almirón has been given a one-match suspension after he was the first player to be sent off at the World Cup for covering his mouth in a game against Türkiye.

France coach Didier Deschamps will not be on the touchline for Les Bleus' final World Cup group game against Norway on Friday after the death of his mother.

Cristiano Ronaldo made history Tuesday by becoming the first player to score in six different World Cups, finding the net in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan.

Djed Spence and Marc Guéhi have been drafted into England's starting lineup for Tuesday's match with Ghana, with Thomas Tuchel making two changes to the side that beat

Aaron Ramsey has stepped into management by taking the reins at Oxford United.

The Iran national team can enter the United States a day earlier than they were allowed to in previous World Cup matches, the Department of Homeland Security told ABC News on Tuesday.

FIFA will consider keeping hydration breaks for future World Cups despite backlash to the extra stoppages in play at this year's tournament.