Destiny Destino

FIFA explained Tuesday the tighter regulations that resulted in Germany having a potentially game-winning goal disallowed in their shock elimination from the World Cup.

How do you beat a team with so much attacking firepower? If France's win over Sweden is any indication, it might be impossible.

Lamine Yamal has said he'd welcome Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez "with open arms" at Barcelona next season.

Uruguay defender Sebastián Cáceres said people twisted the narrative around Marcelo Bielsa to make the manager look bad following their elimination from the FIFA World Cup in the group stage.

Germany expected Paraguay to be "an uncomfortable opponent," but the South American side were so much more: they ended Die Mannschaft's World Cup.

Kai Havertz, Nick Woltemade and Jonathan Tah missed crucial penalties as Germany were eliminated from the World Cup in a shootout by Paraguay.

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.

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

Colombia finished the World Cup 's opening round as the Group K winners after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw Saturday night.

Japan FA president Tsuneyasu Miyamoto believes Monday's World Cup Round of 32 clash against Brazil could be the biggest match in the nation's history.

England earned a 2-0 win over Panama and topped Group L, but only after an almost painful first-half bereft of clear-cut chances.

Austria and Algeria have both insisted they will be going for a victory when the two teams face off on Saturday, despite not winning potentially being more beneficial to their knockout round draw.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Didier Deschamps will fly back to Boston on Saturday and be reunited with the France squad after missing the 4-1 win against Norway on Friday to attend the funeral of his mother.

Ivory Coast coach Emerse Faé said he considered 'racist' the comments of former Germany player Bastian Schweinsteiger about African soccer style.

The equation for Ecuador was simple: win or go home. And just in time, they found their scoring touch vs. a heavily favored Germany.

Scotland have never made the knockout rounds of a World Cup before, and they still haven't yet in 2026. But there remains a faintest of chances, which means a lot of waiting. And a lot of stress on traveling fans.

AC Milan has rejected an approach by New York City FC for United States attacker Christian Pulisic, with Milan stating that the player isn't for sale, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Canada's sobering loss to Switzerland meant they lost a golden opportunity to play a round-of-32 game in front of their home fans.

Muñoz scored in the 76th minute after the Colombians had been held back by a strong performance from Congo DR goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi.

Sweden forward Felicia Schröder has signed with Real Madrid after a major transfer from B.K. Häcken, the two clubs announced on Tuesday.

Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz joked that the video assistant referee must have gone for a coffee after saying England escaped a penalty and red card in Tuesday's goalless World Cup stalemate.

Tyler Adams understands a yellow card in Thursday's match against Türkiye would see him suspended for the knockout round match the U.S. has already clinched, he still isn't convinced that sitting out is the right decision.

After celebrating with the Red Sox, members of Scotland's famed Tartan Army marched into loanDepot park and adopted the Marlins for a night.

The France star scored twice -- once before and once after the weather delay -- as the 2018 World Cup champions cruised to an easy 3-0 win against an overmatched Iraq team.

Thomas Tuchel said his plan to ensure England's attacking players continue to thrive at the World Cup is to "not disturb the music" when they take on Ghana.

Then there were 32. Or we're getting there, anyway. So, let's review why each team still alive at the 2026 World Cup could win the whole thing -- and why each probably won't.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told Fox News that an individual with direct ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) tried to board the Iran team's flight to Los Angeles from Mexico for Sunday's World Cup match vs. Belgium.

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said his team played a "beautiful game" under the worst possible conditions in their 0-0 draw with Belgium at SoFi Stadium on Sunday.

After drawing Japan in their Group F opener, the Netherlands were under pressure vs. Sweden. Ronald Koeman pressed the right buttons in a dominant win.

Undav reprised his 'super sub' role with two priceless goals as Germany turned a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 win that booked their spot in the Round of 32.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente didn't confirm whether Lamine Yamal will make his first World Cup start on Sunday, while urging caution when comparing the Barcelona star to legends like Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona.

Keito Nakamura was not guaranteed to start for Japan. But he is now emerging as a pivotal figure.

Iran's soccer federation said it will lodge a complaint with FIFA after its request to travel to Los Angeles two days before Sunday's World Cup match against Belgium was denied.

New Zealand defender Tim Payne, who achieved viral fame after being singled out by a soccer influencer ahead of the World Cup, has confirmed he will play for Club Olimpia in Paraguay.

Jonathan David's hat trick propelled Canada to a historic 6-0 rout of Qatar in Vancouver on Thursday to go top of their World Cup group.

Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné was stretchered off the field in the second half of the host nation's match against Qatar on Thursday at BC Place in Vancouver.

Melbourne Victory have appointed former Portland Timbers boss Giovanni Savarese as A-League Men coach in a bid to add an international flavour to the club.

Carlos Alberto Parreira, who led Brazil to its fourth World Cup title in 1994, has been hospitalized in Rio de Janeiro for treatment of Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosed in 2023.

Angel City FC has signed United States women's national team forward Ally Sentnor from the Kansas City Current in exchange for $850,000, multiple sources told ESPN.

Lionel Messi added another record to his illustrious career Tuesday, becoming the first player to take the pitch in six different men's World Cups.

Erling Haaland took just 29 minutes to score his first ever World Cup goal on his tournament debut against Iraq on Tuesday. By the end, he had scored twice in a convincing 4-1 victory and delivered on his tag as one of this tournament's biggest stars.

The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday that the visa issue that would have prevented Iran forward Mehdi Torabi from entering the U.S. for the next World Cup has been resolved.

Asia's unbeaten start to the World Cup is a good reminder that football exists outside of Europe's top leagues.

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.

Marcelo Biesla has reacted to his viral FIFA photoshoot during which he refused to look at the camera by insisting he's "not a model.

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

The Tartan Army -- Scotland's supporters organization -- led a fan march from Evans Way Park to the ballpark, bagpipe music and all.

Tony Popovic has emphasised that the Socceroos will need to recover both physically and emotionally after their 2-0 win over Türkiye on Saturday evening, with a showdown with co-hosts the United States already firmly in his sights.

An 88th-minute goal by Daichi Kamada salvaged a point for Japan as the Dutch were left to rue their two blown leads.

Netherlands have been handed a major boost after Ronald Koeman said Memphis Depay and Bart Verbruggen are both fit to start Sunday's Group F opener against Japan.