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World Cup Best XIs: Our writers pick their stand-out teams so far
England's Jude Bellingham is one of the consensus picks among ESPN's writers in Qatar, but who else makes it in our World Cup Best XI lists so far?
Echegaray: Bellingham is an absolute star
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USMNT LESSONS LEARNED
Roundtable: What the US got right, and where they went wrong, at Qatar 2022
Having taken a few days to decompress and reevaluate the USA's performances, ESPN's writers in Qatar sat down to talk over the Americans' World Cup.
A way-too-early look at the USMNT depth chart for 2026 World Cup
How will the US player pool take shape for the 2026 World Cup? Here is a position-by-position breakdown.
WORLD CUP
Your guide to penalty shootouts: best takers left at World Cup, keeper stats, more
As the 2022 World Cup enters the quarterfinals, the chances of a game being decided from the spot increase exponentially. Ryan O'Hanlon breaks down the numbers on how to win a penalty shootout.
PORTUGAL REACH QUARTERFINALS
Off the bench, Ronaldo can help Portugal in a way he refused to at Manchester United
Ronaldo's benching mirrors how things ended at Manchester United. But with a World Cup at stake, he has the chance to make this scenario work.
Everything to know about Goncalo Ramos, the man who replaced Ronaldo and Nunez
Ronaldo was dropped vs. Switzerland for the 21-year-old, who then scored a hat trick. He's a future star.
MEET BRAZIL'S PIGEON DANCER
How Richarlison has cemented his spot for Brazil at the World Cup
With his trademark "pigeon dance" and knack for scoring goals, Richarlison has been instrumental in Brazil's quest for a sixth World Cup.
Moreno: There is no stopping Brazil
WORLD CUP DAILY
Spain knocked out and Ronaldo-less Portugal dominate
Morocco showed up Spain while Goncalo Ramos' hat trick suggests maybe Portugal don't need Cristiano Ronaldo after all. Here's the latest from Qatar.
MOROCCO ADVANCE PAST SPAIN
Bounou the calm presence behind Morocco's World Cup success
Yassine Bounou's gentle voice and big grin highlights exactly why there is so much confidence flowing through the Morocco squad at this World Cup.
Where did it go wrong for Spain?
NETHERLANDS' RESILIENT LEADER
What motivates Van Gaal for his last dance with Netherlands at World Cup?
Taking Netherlands to a World Cup at 71 years old, not long after battling cancer, is one of many things to marvel at about manager Louis van Gaal.
Van Gaal: Netherlands goal was just as good as Brazil's
SENEGAL'S SUCCESS STORY
Iliman Ndiaye's remarkable World Cup journey with Senegal is just the beginning
From the English amateur leagues three years ago to the World Cup, Iliman Ndiaye is a success story despite Senegal's round-of-16 exit in Qatar.
Top Headlines
- Ten Hag on Ronaldo: 'He's gone, it's the past'
- Sources: Berhalter set for USMNT contract talks
- Van Dijk: WC quarterfinal not 'me against Messi'
- Germany stick with coach Flick despite WC failure
- Vinicius credits success to Ancelotti's 'tough' love
- Man United fall to 4-2 friendly loss to Cadiz
- Walker: I won't roll out red carpet for Mbappe
- PSG keen on Bellingham, not Ronaldo - president
- Hazard quits Belgium after World Cup failure
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Your World Cup 2022 guide to penalty shootouts: best takers left in Qatar, keeper stats, more
As the 2022 World Cup enters the quarterfinals, the chances of a game being decided from the spot increase exponentially. Ryan O'Hanlon breaks down the numbers on how to win a penalty shootout.
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World Cup 2022 is the closest, most entertaining in decades, but France and Brazil remain clear favorites
Despite the 2022 World Cup churning out a ridiculous amount of upsets, drama and intrigue, one thing remains constant: France and Brazil still look like the best teams in the world.
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World Cup: Round of 16 bracket
See who's moving on and check out all the matchups in the knockout rounds in Qatar.
