Carlo Ancelotti defended by Cafu after Brazil's World Cup exit

Former Brazil defender Cafu praised coach Carlo Ancelotti following the national team's elimination from the World Cup, saying Ancelotti inherited a chaotic squad and "pegou um bonde meio que andando". Cafu added that with more time the coach can now "pegar o navio atracado" and build a new generation for Brazil.

U.S. Soccer announced that midfielder Christian Pulisic suffered a microfracture in the right fibula and a bone contusion during the 4‑1 loss to Belgium, which knocked the United States out in the round of 16. The federation said the injury was sustained after the third Belgian goal and that both U.S. Soccer and AC Milan will coordinate his recovery plan.