'Repressed' Iran forced to leave U.S. after game

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei called his team perhaps the "most repressed team in the whole World Cup," after he said they have been forced to leave Los Angeles and return to their base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, immediately following their opening match.

France manager Didier Deschamps took an eternity to finally call Michael Olise up to the France senior side, but now it's all eyes on the Bayern Munich star.

Erling Haaland tells ESPN he is ready to make his World Cup debut and show his love for Norway on football's biggest stage.

The World Cup's mandatory hydration breaks have turned two halves into four quarters, which suits FIFA, but does it impact the players and tactics?

U.S. referee Tori Penso was assigned to officiate The Group A match between Czechia and South Africa in Atlanta on Thursday, making her the second woman to take charge of a men's World Cup match.

Manchester United have set a £40 million transfer valuation on Marcus Rashford sources have told ESPN.

Tino Livramento has been ruled out of the World Cup with a hamstring injury and will be replaced by Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, England announced on Tuesday.

OL Lyonnes have announced the signing of midfielder Caroline Weir from Real Madrid on a three-year deal.

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Croatia have continued to punch above their weight at consecutive World Cups, but despite some aging players -- can they surprise people yet again?

Spain have a history of starting slowly at World Cups before finding their form, but nobody -- not even them -- expected to open 2026 with a draw against tiny Cape Verde.

For 90 minutes, the Iran national team was allowed to focus on soccer. And then, alas, reality descended once more.

Cape Verde GK Vozinha is a 40-year-old journeyman who is now one of the 2026 World Cup's most beloved players.

FIFA said Monday it found no evidence that VAR official Shaun Evans intentionally made a racist hand gesture ahead of Sunday's game between Germany and Curacao.

It's day six at the World Cup, and after Monday night's games produced some shock draws, you can follow all of the day's news right here, with ESPN.

ESPN talks to Croatian football expert Richard Wilson to get the lowdown on Luka Modric's men ahead of England's World Cup opener.

Iran opened its politically charged World Cup with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand on Monday night, overcoming two deficits and getting the tying goal from Mohammad Mohebbi in the 64th minute.

Maxi Araújo rescued a point for Uruguay to deny Saudi Arabia another famous World Cup win as the sides drew 1-1 in Miami.

While Belgium struggled at times vs. Egypt, Lukaku's display was a reminder of how valuable experience can be at the World Cup.

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Follow along for live updates from Iran vs New Zealand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Neymar is still not training for Brazil ahead of their second World Cup group game against Haiti and is repeating the medical examination he underwent a week ago, sources have told ESPN.

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Erling Haaland tells ESPN he is ready to make his World Cup debut and show his love for Norway on football's biggest stage.

Spain have a history of starting slowly at World Cups before finding their form, but nobody -- not even them -- expected to open 2026 with a draw against tiny Cape Verde.

Romelu Lukaku's mere presence sparked an attack that led to Belgium's lone goal only seconds after he entered as a second-half substitute, helping his team earn a 1-1 draw with Egypt on Monday at the World Cup.

Coach Luis de la Fuente insisted that tournament favourites Spain won't panic after being held to a 0-0 draw by underdogs Cape Verde.

Bukayo Saka has played down concerns over his fitness by insisting "I'm ready to go" on the eve of England's World Cup opener against Croatia.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has said "the dream has come true" after he inspired his side to a point on debut at the World Cup against Spain.