Brazil manager Ancelotti won't engage in Japan's 'mind games' - ESPN
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti said he refuses to engage in «mind games» ahead of the round-of-32 World Cup clash with Japan on Monday.
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Marcotti's best XI of World Cup group stage: Messi, Mbappé and who else? - ESPN
PHILADELPHIA — The group stage is done, which means we've played 72 games (with 32 to go!) and whittled 48 teams down to 32.
Source: Chicago Fire finalizing deal for Robert Lewandowski - ESPN
Chicago Fire FC and Robert Lewandowski are finalizing the details of a deal that would see the Poland striker move to MLS this summer, a source confirmed to ESPN.
France's firepower puts Sweden in the firing line
NEW YORK, June 28 : France's glittering attack carried them smoothly through the World Cup group stage, but coach Didier Deschamps still has issues to solve on the left side of his team before Tuesday's Round of 32 meeting with Sweden.
Morocco need different solutions against the Netherlands, says coach Ouahbi
MONTERREY, Mexico, June 28 : Morocco coach Nabil Ouahbi said his side's unbeaten group-stage campaign would count for little when they face the Netherlands in the World Cup last 32 on Monday, insisting the knockout phase demanded a different mentality.
Haaland holds centre stage but Ivorians look to steal his thunder
June 28 : Erling Haaland will be the centre of attention in Dallas on Tuesday, but the Ivory Coast will be hoping to highlight some attacking talent of their own when they take on Norway in their World Cup Round of 32 clash.
Ancelotti hopes to see more of Neymar against Japan in round of 32 clash
HOUSTON, June 28 : Coach Carlo Ancelotti is hopeful he will have Neymar available for more minutes in Monday's World Cup round of 32 fixture against Japan in Houston, and believes his Brazil side are ready for anything in what will be a tough knockout fixture.
Marsch says Eustaquio’s late parents were 'looking down' on Canada winner
INGLEWOOD, California, June 28 : Stephen Eustaquio delivered a moment his late parents would have been proud of, according to Canada coach Jesse Marsch, after the midfielder's stoppage-time winner sent them into the World Cup last 16 with a 1-0 victory over South Africa on Sunday.