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England's World Cup starts now with France a formidable quarterfinal opponent
England's win on Sunday means they now have to do something they've never done before: Win a knockout game against a major nation away from Wembley.
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Giroud makes history, Mbappe stuns as France advance
France showed their quality against Poland to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals, but miss key players like Kante, Pogba and Benzema.
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TRANSFERS
Transfer Talk: USA's McKennie attracts Tottenham attention
McKennie impressed for the Americans at the World Cup, and now the Juventus midfielder has the attention of Spurs. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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FIFA WORLD CUP
African sides break records during FIFA World Cup group stage
Is it too soon for us to be talking about 'progress' for African teams at the World Cup?
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ESPN's alternative African World Cup group stage dream team
What about players who could have represented African nations but instead opted to feature for other international sides at the highest level?
KOLO TOURE
Kolo Toure's the latest African star turned manager, but can he be the best?
Looking at the track records of African star players who became managers, what's in store for new Wigan Athletic boss Kolo Toure?
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FIFA WORLD CUP
World Cup fans in Qatar put their own spin on the local dress to support their team
Fans in Qatar for the World Cup are getting creative and wearing custom thobes with their team's colors. Would you wear one?
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2022-23 English Women's Super League
WSL: Liverpool finally win after weeks of building as West Ham's weaknesses are exposed
West Ham are losing momentum as the weeks go by, while Liverpool look poised to right the ship and improve their standing on the WSL table.
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USA OUT OF THE WORLD CUP
You can't win a World Cup if you can't score goals, so the USA were doomed
The US always boast about hanging with big teams at the World Cup instead of beating them. For that to change, the USA must score goals.
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The US accomplished a lot in Qatar, but left everyone wanting more
Did the US deserve to make the quarterfinals? No, but they showed that they could, and that potential captivated a wide audience watching back home.
FIFA WORLD CUP
Spain have been given a second chance at the World Cup. Will they take it?
Spain were fortunate to emerge from Group E given the way Japan fought back to beat them. The danger now: do other teams know how to stop La Roja?
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Brazil still tinkering with attacking options
Are Brazil able to field two wingers with a centre-forward and still maintain defensive solidity while they do it?
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Football
2022 World Cup stats: Mbappe equals Messi, Giroud overtakes Henry, Bellingham's 11 out of 11
ESPN brings you the best stats from the two FIFA World Cup matches played on Sunday.
Top Headlines
- FIFA could abandon 3-team groups for 2026 WC
- England beat Senegal to set up clash with France
- Sources: Sterling leaves WC after home invasion
- Golden Boot Mbappe having WC of his 'dreams'
- Giroud passes Henry as France's all-time scorer
- Sancho omitted from Man United training camp
- Reading, Liverpool secure crucial wins in WSL
- Marcelo's son, 13, signs first Real Madrid deal
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