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World Cup quarterfinals preview: What to know about each team, predictions, schedule and more
With the 2022 World Cup quarterfinals set, we bring you one key factor and one player to know ahead of the matchups, plus predictions.
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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 DAILY
One big thing for the last 8 teams, the latest on USA and Berhalter
With two days of no games ahead of the quarterfinals, there's plenty to look ahead before the action picks up again. Here's the latest from Qatar.
WORLD CUP'S BEST
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
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.
Were Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal comments sincere?
TRANSFERS
Transfer Talk: USA's Yunus Musah on Inter Milan's radar after stellar World Cup
USA star Yunus Musah is attracting interest from Inter Milan following his string of World Cup performances. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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
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?
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'
- WC visitor numbers falling short of Qatar target
- 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
- 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.
