Mexico's Merlin the duck was at Mexico City's stadium before the national team's match against the Czech Republic, but was not permitted to stay due to FIFA rules.
On paper, the United States has nothing to play for in its final group stage match. You wouldn't know it when talking to the U.S. players here this week.
Disgruntled receiver Brandon Aiyuk said he would sign immediately with the Washington Commanders if the San Francisco 49ers grant his wish and release him.
Morocco spent a half being outplayed by a team that arrived with nothing to lose, then snapped back to reality. Here are my takeaways from Morocco's comeback over Haiti.