Lizzy Becherano is a Reporter at ESPN. She specializes in covering competitive sports, including major league sports and international sports leagues and federations, with a keen focus on sports business and tournaments. Lizzy's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as ABC Network News, TSN - The Sports Network - Canada, and ESPN2 Australia.
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By: Lizzy Becherano, Mark Ogden
play Mark Ogden Close Mark Ogden Senior Writer, World Cup/European Soccer
ATLANTA -- Lionel Messi is human after all. The Argentina talisman had a penalty saved early in his team's round-of-16 match against Egypt on Tuesday
Argentina defender Cristian Romero pointed out the ongoing defensive issues his team must fix to be successful in the quarterfinal match against Switzerland on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium.
By: Lizzy Becherano, Bill Connelly
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By: Lizzy Becherano
Julián Álvarez said he felt a 'huge release of emotions' after he scored his first World Cup goal for Argentina to propel his team into the semifinals against England.
Julián Álvarez said he felt a 'huge release of emotions' after he scored his first World Cup goal for Argentina to propel his team into the semifinals against England.
By: Lizzy Becherano
Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister said playing in the Premier League with Liverpool may be helpful when facing England on Wednesday in Atlanta.
USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese said he felt hurt by the backlash following the elimination from the 2026 World Cup after losing 4-1 to Belgium in the round of 16.
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni shut down criticism over the way his team has played throughout the FIFA World Cup ahead of the semifinal against England on Wednesday.
By: Lizzy Becherano
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez admitted he's been playing through pain in his right hand throughout the World Cup after avoiding a recommended operation in order to participate in the tournament.
