Police were called to an incident at England's media centre during the tournament — a reminder that hosting a 48-team World Cup across three countries comes with logistics (and risks) way beyond the pitch.
Defender Jarell Quansah picked up a two-match suspension after his red card against Mexico. Losing a starter for two games at this stage could reshape England's entire knockout run.
USMNT is out after losing to Belgium in the Round of 16. Pulisic's getting heat — but is it fair? Hosting the tournament came with pressure no team had faced before.
Erling Haaland dropped a remix of an old rap track and it's topping charts mid-tournament. Norway's superstar is proving he's box office off the pitch too.
Argentina faces a "high-achieving" Swiss side that's quietly been one of the tournament's toughest outs. Nobody wants to end Messi's World Cup story early.
FIFA's expecting billions to tune into an 11-minute halftime performance — a first for the World Cup. Football and pop culture are colliding like never before.
This tournament made history as the first-ever 48-team World Cup, co-hosted by three countries. More teams, more stories — but has it diluted the knockout stage drama?
Claims of referee bias have surfaced, with officials like Pierluigi Collina warning it could put referees and their families at risk. A reminder of how much pressure sits behind every whistle.
Reports say Klopp and Mbappé had a conversation on a private jet, fueling transfer speculation mid-tournament. Even during the World Cup, the rumor mill never sleeps.
With France already through, the final three semifinal spots get decided this week. One more upset and the "favorites" narrative gets rewritten completely.