World Cup: James Rodriguez misses Colombia's opener vs. Japan with calf injury (ESPN)

World Cup: James Rodriguez misses Colombia's opener vs. Japan with calf injury (ESPN)

Arsenal agree deal to sign goalkeeper Bernd Leno from Bayer Leverkusen - sources (ESPN)

Arsenal agree deal to sign goalkeeper Bernd Leno from Bayer Leverkusen - sources (ESPN)

World Cup: Romelu Lukaku scores twice in six-minute span as Belgium beats Panama 3-0 in their Group G opener (ESPN)

World Cup: Romelu Lukaku scores twice in six-minute span as Belgium beats Panama 3-0 in their Group G opener (ESPN)

Former USMNT F Landon Donovan clarifies support of Mexico in World Cup ad campaign (ESPN)

Former USMNT F Landon Donovan clarifies support of Mexico in World Cup ad campaign (ESPN)

World Cup: Croatia drop striker Nikola Kalinic from team after he reportedly declines to enter game as sub, citing a back injury (ESPN)

World Cup: Croatia drop striker Nikola Kalinic from team after he reportedly declines to enter game as sub, citing a back injury (ESPN)

World Cup: Sweden's first WC goal since 2006 group stage defeats South Korea 1-0 in their Group F opener (ESPN)

World Cup: Sweden's first WC goal since 2006 group stage defeats South Korea 1-0 in their Group F opener (ESPN)

World Cup: Brazil draws 1-1 with Switzerland to go winless in 3 straight WC matches for first time since 1974-78 (ESPN)

World Cup: Brazil draws 1-1 with Switzerland to go winless in 3 straight WC matches for first time since 1974-78 (ESPN)

Rafa Marquez becomes third person to play in five World Cups, coming on in the 74th minute with Mexico leading Germany 1-0 (ESPN)

Rafa Marquez becomes third person to play in five World Cups, coming on in the 74th minute with Mexico leading Germany 1-0 (ESPN)

World Cup: Paul Pogba's game-winning goal for France on Saturday changed to an Australian own goal (ESPN)

World Cup: Paul Pogba's game-winning goal for France on Saturday changed to an Australian own goal (ESPN)

World Cup: Serbia's Aleksandar Kolarov bends in 56th-minute free kick to secure 1-0 win over Costa Rica (ESPN)

World Cup: Serbia's Aleksandar Kolarov bends in 56th-minute free kick to secure 1-0 win over Costa Rica (ESPN)

World Cup: Lionel Messi blames himself for Argentina's draw vs. Iceland; says PK "would have changed everything" (ESPN)

World Cup: Lionel Messi blames himself for Argentina's draw vs. Iceland; says PK "would have changed everything" (ESPN)

World Cup: Yussuf Poulsen's 59th-minute goal guides Denmark to 1-0 victory over Peru in Group C match (ESPN)

World Cup: Yussuf Poulsen's 59th-minute goal guides Denmark to 1-0 victory over Peru in Group C match (ESPN)

World Cup: Argentina's Sergio Aguero says Lionel Messi "showed he's human" on missed penalty in 1-1 draw vs. Iceland (ESPN)

World Cup: Argentina's Sergio Aguero says Lionel Messi "showed he's human" on missed penalty in 1-1 draw vs. Iceland (ESPN)

World Cup: Lionel Messi unable to convert penalty kick in 64th minute as Argentina and Iceland play to 1-1 draw in Group D opener (ESPN)

World Cup: Lionel Messi unable to convert penalty kick in 64th minute as Argentina and Iceland play to 1-1 draw in Group D opener (ESPN)

World Cup: Paul Pogba's goal in 80th minute helps France secure tough 2-1 win over Australia in Group C opener (ESPN)

World Cup: Paul Pogba's goal in 80th minute helps France secure tough 2-1 win over Australia in Group C opener (ESPN)

World Cup: France's Antoine Griezmann converts PK after 1st video review in tournament history; Australia scores moments later (ESPN)

World Cup: France's Antoine Griezmann converts PK after 1st video review in tournament history; Australia scores moments later (ESPN)

World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo scores 2nd of game to give Portugal 2-1 halftime lead after Spain goalkeeper David De Gea spills shot (ESPN)

World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo scores 2nd of game to give Portugal 2-1 halftime lead after Spain goalkeeper David De Gea spills shot (ESPN)

World Cup: Ronaldo scores penalty in 4th minute as Portugal leads Spain 1-0; 4th player to score in 4 different World Cups (ESPN)

World Cup: Ronaldo scores penalty in 4th minute as Portugal leads Spain 1-0; 4th player to score in 4 different World Cups (ESPN)

World Cup: Egypt coach Hector Cuper admits outcome vs. Uruguay may "have been different" if Mohamed Salah came off bench (ESPN)

World Cup: Egypt coach Hector Cuper admits outcome vs. Uruguay may "have been different" if Mohamed Salah came off bench (ESPN)

Cristiano Ronaldo agrees to €18.8 million payment, suspended sentence in tax evasion case - multiple reports (ESPN)

Cristiano Ronaldo agrees to €18.8 million payment, suspended sentence in tax evasion case - multiple reports (ESPN)

Argentina reveal starting XI vs. Iceland, with Sergio Aguero selected over Gonzalo Higuain (ESPN)

Argentina reveal starting XI vs. Iceland, with Sergio Aguero selected over Gonzalo Higuain (ESPN)

World Cup: Morocco heads in own goal in 95th minute to hand Iran 1-0 win in Group B opener (ESPN)

World Cup: Morocco heads in own goal in 95th minute to hand Iran 1-0 win in Group B opener (ESPN)

World Cup: Jose Gimenez scores 89th-minute header to give Uruguay 1-0 win over Egypt; Mo Salah never enters (ESPN)

World Cup: Jose Gimenez scores 89th-minute header to give Uruguay 1-0 win over Egypt; Mo Salah never enters (ESPN)

Real Madrid, Santos agree on €54 million Rodrygo transfer for 2019 (ESPN)

Real Madrid, Santos agree on €54 million Rodrygo transfer for 2019 (ESPN)

Chelsea close to appointing ex-Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri to replace Antonio Conte - sources (ESPN)

Chelsea close to appointing ex-Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri to replace Antonio Conte - sources (ESPN)

World Cup: Mohamed Salah starts on bench for Egypt vs. Uruguay (ESPN)

World Cup: Mohamed Salah starts on bench for Egypt vs. Uruguay (ESPN)

World Cup: Denis Cheryshev scores twice as Russia defeats Saudi Arabia 5-0 in opening match of tournament (ESPN)

World Cup: Denis Cheryshev scores twice as Russia defeats Saudi Arabia 5-0 in opening match of tournament (ESPN)

World Cup: Russia's Iury Gazinsky scores first goal of tournament with header in 12th minute to take lead on Saudi Arabia (ESPN)

World Cup: Russia's Iury Gazinsky scores first goal of tournament with header in 12th minute to take lead on Saudi Arabia (ESPN)

Mohamed Salah almost 100% likely to face Uruguay - Egypt coach (ESPN)

Mohamed Salah almost 100% likely to face Uruguay - Egypt coach (ESPN)

⚽ Check out the full fixture list for the 2018-19 Premier League season (ESPN)

⚽ Check out the full fixture list for the 2018-19 Premier League season (ESPN)

Julen Lopetegui sacked as Spain coach on eve of World Cup, day after taking Real Madrid job (ESPN)

Julen Lopetegui sacked as Spain coach on eve of World Cup, day after taking Real Madrid job (ESPN)

Stoke City sign Wolves forward Benik Afobe on initial loan with view to purchase in January (ESPN)

Stoke City sign Wolves forward Benik Afobe on initial loan with view to purchase in January (ESPN)

Huddersfield Town agree deal to land Egypt winger Ramadan Sobhi from Stoke City (ESPN)

Huddersfield Town agree deal to land Egypt winger Ramadan Sobhi from Stoke City (ESPN)

Mexico's Raul Jimenez to join newly promoted Wolverhampton Wanderers in Premier League next season on loan from Benfica (ESPN)

Mexico's Raul Jimenez to join newly promoted Wolverhampton Wanderers in Premier League next season on loan from Benfica (ESPN)

France forward Kylian Mbappe leaves training early after being injured in tackle with defender Adil Rami (ESPN)

France forward Kylian Mbappe leaves training early after being injured in tackle with defender Adil Rami (ESPN)

Breaking: Real Madrid announce Spain's Julen Lopetegui will take over as manager after the World Cup (ESPN)

Breaking: Real Madrid announce Spain's Julen Lopetegui will take over as manager after the World Cup (ESPN)

Arsenal appoint Freddie Ljungberg as under-23s coach (ESPN)

Arsenal appoint Freddie Ljungberg as under-23s coach (ESPN)

⚽ Watch Live: Belgium and Costa Rica meet for last tuneup friendly before World Cup (ESPN Deportes) (ESPN)

⚽ Watch Live: Belgium and Costa Rica meet for last tuneup friendly before World Cup (ESPN Deportes) (ESPN)

⚽ Ranking the top 50 players at the 2018 World Cup (ESPN)

⚽ Ranking the top 50 players at the 2018 World Cup (ESPN)

NYCFC hires Man City assistant Domenec Torrent to replace Patrick Vieira as manager (ESPN)

NYCFC hires Man City assistant Domenec Torrent to replace Patrick Vieira as manager (ESPN)

ESPN FC teams up with Marvel on a digital comic about the World Cup's epic stories, big heroes and mega-villains (ESPN)

ESPN FC teams up with Marvel on a digital comic about the World Cup's epic stories, big heroes and mega-villains (ESPN)

Inside how FIFA bent to Russian influence in the lead up to the World Cup - Mark Fainaru-Wada and T.J. Quinn (ESPN)

Inside how FIFA bent to Russian influence in the lead up to the World Cup - Mark Fainaru-Wada and T.J. Quinn (ESPN)

▶ Julian Green scores United States' first-ever goal against France to take 1-0 lead just before halftime (ESPN)

▶ Julian Green scores United States' first-ever goal against France to take 1-0 lead just before halftime (ESPN)

⚽ Watch Live: Paul Pogba, France host young United States squad in final friendly before World Cup (ESPN)

⚽ Watch Live: Paul Pogba, France host young United States squad in final friendly before World Cup (ESPN)

⚽ Watch Live: Spain and Tunisia meet in Russia for last tuneup friendly before World Cup (ESPN Deportes) (ESPN)

⚽ Watch Live: Spain and Tunisia meet in Russia for last tuneup friendly before World Cup (ESPN Deportes) (ESPN)

Tottenham lead chase for Aston Villa's Jack Grealish - sources (ESPN)

Tottenham lead chase for Aston Villa's Jack Grealish - sources (ESPN)

⚽ Watch Live: Germany and Saudi Arabia face off in their final warm-up friendly before the World Cup (ESPN)

⚽ Watch Live: Germany and Saudi Arabia face off in their final warm-up friendly before the World Cup (ESPN)

Cristiano Ronaldo determined to leave Real Madrid but would only move to France, England or Italy - source close to player (ESPN)

Cristiano Ronaldo determined to leave Real Madrid but would only move to France, England or Italy - source close to player (ESPN)

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane signs new contract until 2024 (ESPN)

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane signs new contract until 2024 (ESPN)

Football Association confirms staggered winter break in Premier League from 2019-20 season (ESPN)

Football Association confirms staggered winter break in Premier League from 2019-20 season (ESPN)