World Cup permutations prove too much for Elanga

The 48-team format of the World Cup is proving to be quite the puzzle to work out the permutations of third-place qualifiers, even for some of the players.

Noni Madueke says England are taking penalty practice "extremely seriously" as Thomas Tuchel's side head into the World Cup knockout stage.

Chicago Fire FC have completed the signing of former Barcelona and Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski.

Casemiro said Brazil avoided one of the all-time great World Cup shocks against Japan by keeping "calm."

Real Madrid, Como and Nico Paz have reached an agreement for the player to stay at the Italian club next season

Gabriel Martinelli scored a stoppage-time winner for Brazil to beat plucky Japan 2-1 in the round of 32 at the World Cup on Monday.

Brazil's ageing stars left it late to beat Japan 2-1 and reach the World Cup's round of 16. Is their team too old to make a deep run?

Yoane Wissa is relishing the challenge of taking on one of the world's best teams as the Democratic Republic of Congo face England in a historic clash.

Live updates from Boston as Germany take on Paraguay in the World Cup round-of-32

Gabriel Martinelli scored a stoppage-time winner for Brazil to beat plucky Japan 2-1 in the round of 32 at the World Cup on Monday.

João Félix has told Portugal fans to remain calm ahead of Thursday's round of 32 World Cup clash with Croatia following the team's inconsistent group stage.

Barcelona have made an informal enquiry about Harry Kane's availability but the approach was dismissed with the England captain fully focused on the World Cup, sources have told ESPN.

Twenty years ago -- almost to the day -- Japan fell 4-1 to a Brazil line-up laden with stars. Now, the Samurai Blue feel like the tables are starting to turn.

The second match of the World Cup round of 32 is upon us as Brazil take on Japan, and you can follow it live with ESPN.

It's taken a long time for Ousmane Dembele to replicate his PSG form for the France national team, but Friday's hat trick vs. Norway has him primed for more.

The superstars have shown up at the 2026 World Cup, but which team is most reliant on its talisman to keep moving through the competition?

South Africa's World Cup can end with pride, as Hugo Broos's side reached the knockout stages for the first time in history, having overcoming an early setback with the opening defeat by Mexico in the process.

Sam Kerr has completed a switch back to Gotham FC in the NWSL after leaving Chelsea.

Manchester City have formally announced Enzo Maresca as their new manager amid Chelsea claims that the Italian will personally pay compensation for the move.

Enzo Maresca has been appointed as Pep Guardiola's successor after Manchester City agreed a compensation package with Chelsea.

The superstars have shown up at the 2026 World Cup, but which team is most reliant on its talisman to keep moving through the competition?

Canada became the first team to book their spot in the round of 16. Follow all the latest news across the World Cup with ESPN.

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Stephen Eustáquio scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time, and Canada beat South Africa 1-0 on Sunday for their first knockout match victory in a World Cup.

Paris Saint-Germain are preparing to close the deal for the transfer of Yan Diomandé after positive initial talks with the German club, sources have told ESPN.

Julian Nagelsmann said Paraguay are an "uncomfortable" opponent for Germany in the round of 32 and believes his team will need a "perfect" performance to get through.

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti refused to engage in 'mind games' ahead of the round of 32 clash with Japan on Monday.

Thomas Tuchel is delighted to see England star Jude Bellingham shining on the biggest stage and has challenged the midfielder to sparkle in the World Cup knockout rounds.

Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and PSG players have impressed, but which clubs around the world have had the best players in the tournament after the group stage?

For the third consecutive game Japan will be without key playmaker Takefusa Kubo for Monday's massive round-of-32 meeting with Brazil.