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Follow live: Gonzalo Plata's clutch goal grants Ecuador late lead over Germany
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World Cup VAR review: Germany goal came after boot to the head. So why was it allowed?
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.
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Socceroos vs. Paraguay: Australia ready for World Cup 'fight'
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Socceroos World Cup Daily: Italiano injured, who plays RWB?
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South Korea's shock Son Heung-Min gamble backfires spectacularly
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Tartan party over? Brazil humbling forces Scotland into nervous World Cup wait
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Burley: Neymar looked sluggish on return for Brazil
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Burley: Scotland don't deserve to reach World Cup knockouts
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Fans in Rio celebrate Vinícius Jr.'s early goal vs. Scotland
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Japan can show off their World Cup credentials against Sweden
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Canada remain a work in progress as the World Cup knockout rounds loom
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Messi? Ronaldo? Maradona? Let's name the world’s best male soccer players over the past 47 years
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Top Headlines
- FIFA: Rainbow flags allowed at Egypt-Iran match
- Spain's Williams: I'm ready to start vs. Uruguay
- Injuries force Popovic into Socceroos changes
- Schick retires from Czechia after World Cup exit
- South Korea warned not to repeat 2014 WC fail
- Sources: Putellas reaches deal with Lionesses
- Arsenal sign Piero Hincapié on permanent deal
- Neymar 'really nervous' before Brazil return
- ▶️ Burley: FIFA 'rewarding failure' in round of 32
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Tip the World Cup with ESPNfootytips!
How well do you know your World Cup Football? Get your mates together and start a competition for the biggest event in sport!
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Watch now on YouTube: Socceroos Cup Diaries
ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries has all you need to know about Australia's journey in North America, all in one place. Join Joey Lynch and Alex Hatzikostas as they go behind the scenes in the Socceroos camp and give the inside word on all the action at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Welcome to ESPN's NEW game, Group Stage Challenge!
Welcome to ESPN's NEW game, Group Stage Challenge! Your mission: predict the final standings in every Group by dragging and dropping the teams into 1st through 4th, then choosing 8 of your 12 3rd-Place teams to advance to the Knockout Round.
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Man United Keep or Dump: Extend Bruno? Is Carrick the right manager?
Manchester United have been revitalized under Michael Carrick, but what moves do they need to make to take the next step? Gab Marcotti and Mark Ogden break it down.
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The Far Post Podcast
Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, and Marissa Lordanic as they dissect all the latest news in women's football.
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World Cup kit ranking: Which teams will look best in 2026?
The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, bringing a total of more than 100 kits! Here they all are, ranked from worst to first.
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Messi at Barcelona: The ultimate history
The unthinkable happened: Lionel Messi left Barcelona. But as this interactive timeline shows, he will be known as the club's greatest-ever player.
