Football

7:00 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent DOHA, Qatar — For most national team captains arriving at the World Cup, the dream is to be the one left holding the trophy at Lusail Stadium on Dec. 18. But for Wales captain Gareth Bale, it’s a little different. He’s in Qatar to win matches, that’s obvious, but there’s

6:11 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — There’s a 1980s Richard Pryor movie called “The Toy,” in which Jackie Gleason’s character delivers a speech to his son about the difference between “truth” and “reality.” Four decades later, Germany boss Hansi Flick might want to do the same thing. The “truth” of their 2-1 defeat at the

10:45 AM ET DOHA, Qatar — After Saudi Arabia‘s win over Argentina, Qatar 2022 saw not just another upset, but another come-from-behind upset with the supposed minnow upending the heavy favorite. Germany went ahead in the first half on Wednesday via an Ilkay Gündogan penalty, but substitutes Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano struck in the

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4:57 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent The Glazer family, who own Manchester United, have announced they are open to selling the club. United issued a statement on Tuesday to reveal they are “exploring strategic alternatives,” including new investment or a full sale. The Glazers completed their takeover in 2005, but have faced fierce opposition to their

8:31 AM ET Argentina saw their 2022 World Cup campaign get off to a catastrophic start as Lionel Messi & Co. suffered a shock 2-1 defeat against Saudi Arabia in the opening game of Group C. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Unbeaten in their previous 36 games heading into the tournament —

7:30 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent LUSAIL, Qatar — Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the biggest World Cup shocks ever to come from behind to beat Argentina on Tuesday. Argentina, one of the favourites to lift the trophy, dominated the first half and went ahead through Lionel Messi‘s first-half penalty. But a stunning fight back

7:16 PM ET AL RAYYAN, Qatar — It was there for the United States men’s national team. It was there through the first half. It was there early in the second half. It was there with half an hour to go. It was there with 15 minutes left. It was there. Everything the U.S. wanted

4:46 PM ET AL RAYYAN, Qatar — The United States men’s national team was forced to settle for a 1-1 draw in their opening game of the World Cup against Group B opposition Wales. – World Cup 2022: News and features | Schedule | Squads Tim Weah put the US in front, slotting home after

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11:14 AM ET For the U.S. men’s national team, the past World Cup cycle in 2018 was disastrous and disappointing. After failing to qualify (their first absence in more than three decades), they finally return to the big stage in 2022. The excitement across the fan base is evident, and with all this optimism brewing,

1:52 PM ET AL KHOR, Qatar — There was the tainted bid vote. The convoluted date shift. The endless (and tragic) construction. The allegations of alarming human rights abuses. The fear from LGBTQ fans. The climate concerns over air-conditioned outdoor stadiums. The last-minute flip-flop on beer sales. The disturbing rant from the FIFA president in

8:04 AM ET DOHA, Qatar — Tyler Adams has been named the United States‘ captain for the World Cup ahead of their opener against Wales on Monday. Adams, who has captained the U.S. nine times in 32 career caps, wore the armband in seven of his 12 appearances in World Cup qualifying. – Stream on

5:32 PM ET France striker Karim Benzema has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering an injury to his left thigh during training on Saturday in Doha, the French federation have confirmed. The 2022 Ballon d’Or winner felt a strong pain in his thigh during a sprint toward the end of the training

12:47 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — Eight years ago, Jurgen Klinsmann famously said it was impossible for his U.S. men’s national team to win the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. He said it to me in an extended interview for The New York Times Magazine a few months before the tournament, then doubled down on

4:00 AM ET The FIFA World Cup is the biggest stage for any player to showcase their skills. The most prestigious tournament in football is the place to shine if you harbour hopes of a transfer, are keen to prove something to your current club, or even just want to end your career on a

9:47 AM ET It was a very long and somber plane ride home for the United States men’s national team after losing 2-1 to Trinidad and Tobago on Oct. 10, 2017 in their final World Cup qualifier for Russia 2018. It was a result that meant the U.S. would miss its first World Cup since

7:00 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent As the world’s best players travel to Qatar for the World Cup starting on Sunday, the Premier League is preparing for a step into the unknown. For the first time, the tournament is taking place in the middle of the domestic season, and for a period of time which will