Mbappé: I knew Messi would keeping scoring goals

Kylian Mbappé is hot on the heels of the player he calls "the best," Lionel Messi, to become the top scorer in men's World Cup history.

Mohamed Salah has spoken of his pride at the chance "to make the people happy in Egypt" after his team beat New Zealand 3-1 to claim the nation's first ever World Cup win.

Marcus Rashford has called for unrelenting intensity that Ghana "can't live with" as England look to book their place in the World Cup knockout stages with a game to spare.

Iran left a handwritten note in their dressing room at SoFi Stadium after their 0-0 draw with Belgium on Sunday, thanking the people of Los Angeles for their hospitality.

Djed Spence revealed it is not just him in the firing line of England boss Thomas Tuchel after clips of him getting told off in training went viral.

Neymar completed his first full training session with Brazil on Sunday.

Everything in soccer can always be improved -- even the humble game ball. The 2026 World Cup has the Trionda, filled with chips and sensors, and so far, it's been well-received.

The USMNT has clinched a spot in the World Cup knockouts, so should the team rotate in its final Group D match or stay consistent?

Manchester United could face competition from Paris Saint-Germain as they try to sign West Ham United winger Crysencio Summerville. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Little has changed since the 2022 World Cup; Cristiano Ronaldo is goalless, and Portugal are struggling. How long can this go on?

Cape Verde coach Bubista said he was "upset" after a Uruguay player broke off from helping treat one of his players leading to an equaliser.

The World Cup rolls on and the fixtures keep coming thick and fast and following Cape Verde's latest valiant effort in clawing back a dramatic draw against Uruguay, you can follow all the day's new live on ESPN.

Mohamed Salah wound back the clock with a sublime display on Sunday, but this World Cup has shown that the tournament has been a step too far for some of world soccer's ageing stars.

Mohamed Salah scored the go-ahead goal and Egypt went on to defeat New Zealand 3-1 on Sunday night and secure a first-ever World Cup win.

Bukayo Saka trained on Sunday ahead of England's World Cup clash with Ghana on Tuesday.

Cape Verde may never have a better chance of reaching the tournament's knockout stages than the opportunity that stands before them now.

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said his team played a "beautiful game" under the worst possible conditions in their 0-0 draw with Belgium at SoFi Stadium on Sunday.

Argentina national team manager Lionel Scaloni said the newly implemented hydration breaks at the FIFA World Cup make for a fragmented match, giving the weaker side an advantage for the second part of the half.

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Brazil playmaker Lucas Paquetá says he has "great respect" for Scotland ahead of the decisive clash between the teams in Miami on Wednesday.

Iraq coach Graham Arnold -- tasked with slowing down Kylian Mbappé and the 2022 World Cup finalists France on Monday -- had an idea that might have worked.

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said his team played a "beautiful game" under the worst possible conditions in their 0-0 draw with Belgium at SoFi Stadium on Sunday.

Austria defender Stefan Posch will be available to play Monday against defending champion Argentina after sustaining a broken jaw in his team's win to open this World Cup.

Join EPSN's live updates as Uruguay take on Cape Verde in Miami with both sides looking for their first win of the tournament, but Cape Verde no doubt still on a high after their opening match.

Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves as Iran and 10-man Belgium played to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup on Sunday.

After a shaky start to the World Cup, Spain beat Saudi Arabia and finally looked like a top team, thanks to Lamine Yamal.

Spain have announced themselves at the World Cup with a dominant 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Group H as Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal got on the scoresheet.

Ajax parted ways with coach Oscar Garcia on Sunday after a turbulent season in which the Dutch club finished fifth in Eredivisie.

Portugal's Francisco Conceição on Sunday rejected suggestions that the team feels compelled to constantly look for Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch at this 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Belgium and Iran face off in their second match with both sides looking for their first wins of the World Cup and you can follow all the action with ESPN.