Soccer

Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentJun 26, 2024, 06:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany — Fans came to Gelsenkirchen to see the Portugal No.7 Cristiano Ronaldo make more history, but left the Arena AufSchalke having seen Georgia‘s No.7 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, spurred on by over 15,000 of his fellow countrymen, lead his nation into the knockout

Jeff Kassouf Jun 26, 2024, 11:02 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Alex Morgan has been left off the United States women’s national team’s 2024 Olympic roster, marking the team’s first major tournament without the star forward since the 2008 Olympics, before she debuted for the team. USWNT head coach Emma Hayes named her 18-player roster

Alex Kirkland, ESPN FCJun 25, 2024, 11:27 PM ET Open Extended Reactions EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Substitute Lautaro Martínez scored late on as Argentina beat Chile 1-0 at MetLife Stadium in Copa América Group A action on Tuesday night, easily qualifying the reigning champions for the quarterfinals in the process. Argentina dominated much of

ESPN News Services Jun 25, 2024, 05:18 PM ET Open Extended Reactions France coach Didier Deschamps highlighted the problems Kylian Mbappé faced wearing a mask to protect his broken nose in the 1-1 draw with Poland at the European Championship on Tuesday. Mbappé scored a second-half penalty to mark his return to France’s starting lineup,

A Kylian Mbappé penalty was cancelled out by Robert Lewandowski‘s spot kick as already-eliminated Poland held France to a 1-1 draw in Dortmund on Tuesday, meaning the French finish second in Group D. Mbappé broke the deadlock in the 56th minute with his first European Championship goal — and the first scored by a French

Tim Vickery, South America correspondentJun 25, 2024, 12:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Brazil‘s young forward line went into this Copa América facing a big question: How would they cope against cautious opponents who defend deep and deny them the space to launch the counter attack? The reign of coach Dorival Junior got off to

An added time goal from Italy‘s Mattia Zaccagni snatched a 1-1 draw with Croatia which was enough to earn them a place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 as Group B runners-up where they will face Switzerland, while Croatia must wait to see if they progress. After a scoreless first half, Croatia’s Luka Modric

Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentJun 23, 2024, 01:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DÜSSELDORF, Germany — An afterthought in one of Euro 2024‘s most fearsome groups, Albania go into their final game of the group stage against Spain on Monday with a sliver of hope of reaching the knockout rounds for the first time in the

Jeff Kassouf Jun 23, 2024, 10:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — United States men’s national team head coach Gregg Berhalter hailed the leadership of captain Christian Pulisic after his one goal, one assist performance in the USMNT’s 2-0 win over Bolívia to kick off its 2024 Copa América campaign. “He’s a selfless

Jeff Kassouf Jun 23, 2024, 08:20 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — The United States men’s national team opened its 2024 Copa America campaign on home soil with a 2-0 victory over Bolívia at AT&T Stadium on Sunday. Christian Pulisic opened the scoring in the third minute with a bending shot that evaded

Open Extended Reactions Mexico captain Edson Álvarez was forced off with an injury in the first half of his team’s Copa América opener vs. Jamaica on Saturday at Houston’s NRG Stadium. After sprinting back during a counter from Jamaica, the West Ham midfielder suddenly hit the ground in pain, clutching his left hamstring. Álvarez had

Jeff Carlisle, U.S. soccer correspondentJun 22, 2024, 09:09 AM ET Close Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Open Extended Reactions When the U.S. men’s national team bowed out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in the round of 16, there was disappointment, but also excitement about what could lie

Jeff Kassouf Jun 22, 2024, 08:12 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ARLINGTON, Texas — United States men’s national team head coach Gregg Berhalter said all 26 players are available for Sunday’s Copa América opener against Bolívia amid concerns over the fitness levels of midfielder Tyler Adams and forward Josh Sargent. “From my understanding, everyone will

Open Extended Reactions Cristiano Ronaldo was the centre of attention as Portugal beat Turkey at Euro 2024. Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images Portugal‘s Euro 2024 Group F win against Turkey in Dortmund on Saturday was halted four times by supporters running onto the pitch for selfies with Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo, now playing his club football in Saudi Arabia

Open Extended Reactions HOUSTON — Mexico midfielder Edson Álvarez said Friday that he’s “focused on” the Copa América amid reports that Manchester United are interested in signing the West Ham player. “I can only tell you that I’m focused on what I have to do. I know that the Copa América is a very important

We’re analysing every VAR decision made throughout all 51 games at Euro 2024. On Friday, Netherlands thought they had scored against France only for the goal to be disallowed for offside. What happened? After each game, we take a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of VAR protocol

Jun 21, 2024, 11:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Euro 2024 is underway! Our daily files give you the latest reporting from around the tournament as well as betting lines, what to watch for and best reads. Check in with ESPN throughout the tournament as we bring you the latest from Germany all the way

Alex Kirkland, ESPN FCJun 21, 2024, 04:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions ATLANTA — Ninety minutes before kickoff at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the first roar went up from the crowd, or at least, those who had already taken their seats. Out on the pitch, nothing was happening. But the fans had caught their first glimpse of