Soccer

SportsNow Editorial DeskJul 192 min

England Beat France 6-4 in Third-Place Playoff as Saka Nets Hat Trick

Bukayo Saka scored three goals as England beat France 6-4 to secure third place in a high-scoring Saturday thriller.

Kylian Mbappé Goals Reach 22 to Break Lionel Messi’s All-Time World Cup Record

Kylian Mbappé scored his 21st and 22nd career tournament goals against England to leapfrog Lionel Messi on the all-time scoring chart.

Wenger Evaluates World Cup Hydration Breaks Amid $250 Million Fox Ad Revenue

FIFA global football development chief Arsène Wenger confirmed that mandated three-minute World Cup hydration breaks did not alter match results despite generating $250 million for Fox.

Mbappé Starts Match in Pursuit of Soccer Golden Boot Trophy

Forward Kylian Mbappé has been named to the starting lineup as he continues his pursuit of the Golden Boot award.

SportsNow Editorial DeskJul 184 min

World Cup Final Tickets Reach $60,000 as Messi Faces Yamal for 2026 Title

Last-minute World Cup final tickets for the clash between Argentina and Spain are priced between $10,000 and $60,000 as Lionel Messi seeks his second straight title.

SportsNow Editorial DeskJul 184 min

Wrexham Beat Man Utd 1-0 in Helsinki as Sam Smith Nets 39th-Minute Winner

Wrexham beat Man Utd 1-0 in a preseason friendly at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium thanks to a close-range finish from Sam Smith in the 39th minute.

Emiliano Martínez Reveals Right Hand Injury and Decision to Skip Surgery

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez confirmed he is playing through a right hand injury after rejecting a recommended operation to compete in the World Cup.

NFL Players Demand Permanent Grass Surfaces at 11 League Stadiums

Dozens of NFL athletes are advocating for permanent grass surfaces following the successful implementation of natural turf during World Cup matches.

Chelsea Secure Morgan Rogers in Record £117 Million Aston Villa Agreement

Chelsea have reached a £117 million agreement with Aston Villa to sign Morgan Rogers, making him the most expensive player in British history.

Spain vs Argentina Final: Rodri Eyes Trophy After 13-1 Scoring Surge

Spain enters the World Cup final against Argentina having outscored opponents 13-1 since an opening draw against Cape Verde.

Messi Labels 2007 Yamal Photo 'Incredible' Ahead of World Cup Final

Argentina captain Lionel Messi reacted to a 2007 image featuring a baby Lamine Yamal prior to their Sunday World Cup final clash.

Andrey Santos Joins 25-Man Manchester United Squad for Wrexham Clash in Helsinki

Andrey Santos is included in the 25-man Manchester United traveling squad for Saturday's pre-season friendly against Wrexham in Helsinki.

The Forgotten Tape: How Messi Almost Played for Spain

ESPN investigates the early stages of the Messi international career and the specific individuals who influenced his decision to represent Argentina.

Aston Villa Sign Johan Manzambi for Record £50M After World Cup Breakout

Johan Manzambi joined Aston Villa on Friday for a record fee exceeding £50 million following his three-goal performance at the World Cup.

Three Finalists Named to Succeed Don Garber as MLS Commissioner

The search for a new MLS commissioner has narrowed to three finalists: Larry Berg, Paraag Marathe, and David Nathanson.

World Cup Beer Sales Jump 14% as Philadelphia Fans Down 290,000 Pints

World Cup beer sales rose 14% in U.S. host cities during the tournament's first month, with Philadelphia reporting 290,000 stadium beers sold.

Mauricio Pochettino Future: USMNT Coach to Decide on 2030 Extension Next Week

Mauricio Pochettino will announce his decision regarding a contract extension through the 2030 World Cup next week following the USMNT's Round of 16 exit.

World Cup Final: Messi and Mbappé Tied at 8 Goals Amid Air Quality Alerts

Argentina and Spain meet at MetLife Stadium for the World Cup final as Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé sit tied with eight goals each.

Dominik Szoboszlai Commits to Liverpool With New Long-Term Contract

Midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has officially signed a new long-term contract to remain at Anfield with Liverpool.

Enrique Cerezo Confirms Julián Álvarez Will Stay at Atlético Madrid

Atlético Madrid president Enrique Cerezo announced that Argentina striker Julián Álvarez will remain with the club next season despite interest from Barcelona.