Morocco's evolution transforms the dynamic of Fran...

Morocco are determined to stand up to tournament favourites France as equals, rather than underdogs.

Kylian Mbappé recovered from a missed penalty to score his 20th World Cup goal and help send France through to the semifinals with a 2-0 win over Morocco.

Here's how the France team rated as Les Bleus went one step closer to a third consecutive World Cup final in a 2-0 win over Morocco.

England's Bukayo Saka has said Jarell Quansah's two-game World Cup ban is "very frustrating."

Norway striker Erling Haaland has said that his side's chances of winning the World Cup are "really low" -- and that all the pressure is on England ahead of their World Cup quarterfinal in Miami.

Sir Keir Starmer's intervention on the Mexico v England kick-off time was "far more egregious" than United States President Donald Trump lobbying FIFA over Folarin Balogun's red card, the White House's top World Cup executive has said.

France take on Morocco in the first of the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals and you can follow all of the action from Boston on ESPN.

German club VfL Wolfsburg said Denmark star Christian Eriksen will start an individual rehabilitation program in his native country after another on-field collapse last month.

England full-back Jarell Quansah has been suspended for two matches after receiving a red card in his side's World Cup round-of-16 win over Mexico.

Jorge Jesus has reached an agreement with Portugal's Football Federation (FPF) to become the next head coach of the national team, sources have told ESPN.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has told ESPN an "improved" Lamine Yamal is ready to deliver as La Roja gear up for Friday's World Cup quarterfinal against Belgium in Los Angeles.

Newcastle have signed 18-year-old midfielder Sean Stuer from Ajax on a five-year deal, the club have announced.

Erling Haaland has said he is waiting to see Wayne Rooney fulfill his promise of rowing down the River Mersey after Norway reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup.

The World Cup returns tonight with our first quarterfinal between France and Morocco. Follow all the buildup right here, with ESPN.

Alexia Putellas has said joining London City Lionesses presented the "biggest challenge" for her career moving forward.

Barcelona have made an offer for Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi as they continue to build their attack for next season, a source told ESPN.

Dan Burn has said he believes England must be far better than they were against Mexico to beat Norway and would relish the challenge of keeping Erling Haaland quiet.

Spain winger Lamine Yamal has said he is thrilled to see Lionel Messi defy time and continue to have a starring role at this World Cup.

An England World Cup win could mean an extra bank holiday, Sir Keir Starmer has hinted ahead of a quarterfinal clash with Norway.

Manchester United have confirmed the location for their proposed 100,000-seater stadium.

Norway's RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa is a target for North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. Transfer Talk has the latest.

France head coach Didier Deschamps has played down the appointment of Argentinian officials for their World Cup quarterfinal against Morocco on Thursday.

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is looking forward to facing Spain for the first time in his career in an official match during Friday's World Cup quarterfinal at SoFi Stadium.

FIFA's referees' chief Pierluigi Collina has defended officials at the World Cup after Egypt claimed "serious" mistakes had been made by the referee in their round-of-16 loss to Argentina.

The World Cup returns back tonight with our first quarterfinal between France and Morocco. Follow all the buildup right here, with ESPN.

Has there ever been a player whose entire international career has been in danger of being defined by one kick as Brahim Diaz?

Ayyoub Bouaddi chose Morocco over France to ensure he'd play at the 2026 World Cup. Now the two teams collide in a 2022 semifinal rematch.

Morocco will be without star forward Ismael Saibari for their World Cup quarterfinal with France on Thursday.

Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni has agreed a new contract to tie him to the Spanish giants until 2031, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Arsenal are set to step up their interest in Bruno Guimarães after receiving encouragement that the midfielder wants to join them but agreeing a fee with Newcastle remains a significant stumbling block, sources told ESPN.