World Cups are usually won by elite sides, but there are still seismic shocks.
A stalemate between Mexico and Poland means they missed the chance to capitalize on Argentina's shock defeat to Saudi Arabia.
Germany's youngster Jamal Musiala has the skillset and playing style to make the difference for his country in the 2022 World Cup.
Sources said Pep Guardiola is close to agreeing a new contract at Man City, with the club confident he will extend his stay at the Etihad Stadium.
Lionel Messi has told his Argentina teammates there are "no excuses" for their shock defeat to Saudi Arabia.
King Salman declared a public holiday in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to mark the national team's stunning 2-1 upset over Lionel Messi's Argentina.
Manchester United have confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo has left the club effective immediately following his outspoken interview with Piers Morgan.
Belgium's 'Golden Generation' has yet to win a trophy despite boasting some elite players. Yet former captain Vincent Kompany still believes.
We're analysing every VAR decision at the 2022 World Cup.
Stephanie Frappart became the first female official at a men's World Cup in Mexico's Group C clash against Poland on Tuesday.
England won easily; the US drew. But how can their contrasting results and performances inform what might happen when they clash?
Argentina's loss to Saudi Arabia goes straight into the annals of the most seismic World Cup upsets ever.
Saudi Arabia's stunning win over Argentina is quite possibly the greatest result by an Asian team ever in the history of the FIFA World Cup.
Belgium have decided to cover the word 'love' on the inside of their away shirts after FIFA demanded it be removed, sources have told ESPN.
The USA may have let Wales off the hook, but there was no questioning England's form. Recapping the latest and looking ahead at the World Cup.
Another high-profile FIFA U-turn has overshadowed the action at the World Cup. Why were captains like Harry Kane forced to wear a different armband?
Louis van Gaal's Netherlands beat Aliou Cisse's Senegal in their opening fixture, but both look unconvincing to go deep in the World Cup.
Brazil have already prepared and rehearsed dances for when they score goals at the World Cup in Qatar, according to forward Raphinha.
Gareth Southgate has warned England must improve their defending against the United States on Friday in their Group B clash.
Iran players decided not to sing their national anthem at the World Cup on Monday vs. England in a perceived show of support for protesters in Iran.
Tim Weah and Gareth Bale tallied goals for their squads in a Group B showdown.
The USMNT was minutes from opening its World Cup with a win vs. Wales, but Gareth Bale proved too much, and had to settle for a draw instead.