The best World Cup days don't just produce great soccer, they produce theatrics. On a wild matchday, the game's past, present and future gave us just that. Julia Ranney recaps Thursday's action.

Forwards made big plays at the World Cup on Wednesday, but defending across several matches simply wasn’t at the same level. Here are some takeaways from Day 14.

Sunday delivered another compelling chapter in this World Cup story: A statement Spanish win, an Iranian goalkeeping masterclass and a stunning Cape Verde draw that continues to reshape what this tournament might become. Julia Ranney breaks it all down.

From breakout performances to bagpipes, Day 3 had a little bit of everything — including a reminder that no reputation, prediction, or lead is safe on the global stage.

On Friday, the UWCL draw took place in Nyon, revealing juicy quarterfinal matchups for the remaining eight teams.

With a trip to the Super Bowl on the line, the Kansas City Chiefs clash with the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in the AFC Championship game. Catch the action at 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT, or follow along with the NFL Live Tracker.