World Cup VAR review: Why were Croatia denied an e...

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.

The World Cup match between Mexico and England is likely to have its kick-off time changed due to the risk of weather disruption including flooding, sources told ESPN.

A former teammate of Maddy Cusack has set out changes she feels need to be made to support player welfare in the women's game at Ms Cusack's inquest, adding that her death was "definitely preventable."

It looked as if Croatia had forced extra time, but video review ruled there was an offside in the move that led to the game-tying goal.

Portugal advanced to the last 16, but should their talisman be in the XI when they face Spain?

Ange Postecoglou has signed a two-year contract as coach of Saudi Pro League champions Al Nassr, linking up with Cristiano Ronaldo at the Riyadh-based team.

Fenerbahce have announced an agreement to sign Netherlands defender Nathan Aké from Manchester City.

All the action as it happens from Dallas with the winner likely to face Argentina in the next round.

Serie A runners-up Napoli have officially appointed Massimiliano Allegri as their new head coach.

England captain Harry Kane has said he feels as good he has ever felt in his career as he looks to extend his remarkable season.

Nathaniel Brown has joined Bayern Munich on a five-year deal, the Bundesliga club have announced.

Riyad Mahrez, a five-time Premier League winner, announced his retirement from international soccer following Algeria's World Cup exit, a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the round-of-32 on Thursday.

ESPN's Tom Hamilton spoke to figures from Thomas Tuchel's past who witnessed his rise to become England's ideal boss.

Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone has told ESPN he is still planning to build his team around Julián Álvarez despite Barcelona's interest in signing the wantaway Argentina forward.

Julian Nagelsmann is out as the Germany head coach following the team's shock exit from the World Cup at the hands of Paraguay in the round of 32 with talks already being sought with Jürgen Klopp to replace him.

Brazilian teenager Endrick says he is "at peace" with the limited playing time he is getting at this World Cup, knowing coach Carlo Ancelotti is doing what's best for the team.

Cristiano Ronaldo says he will make a decision regarding his future with the national team after the World Cup but insists "it's not important right now."

Real Madrid have stated they have not registered any interest in signing Enzo Fernández from Chelsea and have no intention to do so in the future.

FIFA has confirmed that Croatia's equaliser against Portugal was correctly ruled out for offside due to technology housed inside the World Cup ball.

Arsenal are looking at signing Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa as well as forward Morgan Rogers. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Back at the World Cup for the first time since 2010, Paraguay have already stunned Germany. Now, they face an even greater challenge against an in-form France.

Former Argentina forward Carlos Tevez has said that Lionel Messi always has "another story to tell" and the world is still "going crazy over him."

Brazil used to be synonymous with the World Cup, adored for the way they played as much as for winning more than any other team. Have they lost that magic?

Arsenal have announced the signing of England midfielder Georgia Stanway on a free transfer.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Portugal as they survived a late VAR scare to set up a round-of-16 clash with Spain. You can follow all of the news with ESPN throughout the day.

ESPN's David Esquivel provides inside-information on Mexico's weakness which England can exploit at the World Cup.

Portugal's dramatic win over Croatia has allowed them to advance to the last 16 of the World Cup, but they face an even bigger test in a matchup with Spain.

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalić said Thursday's loss to Portugal was "probably" Luka Modrić's last World Cup match.

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