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Arsenal's World Cup finalists
It's European versus world champions in Sunday's World Cup final and Arsenal have three players in Luis de la Fuente's Spain side who face Argentina live on the BBC from 19:00 BST. Mikel Merino has been dubbed the World Cup 'super sub' after scoring two last-minute winners in the knockout stages to eliminate Portugal and Belgium from the competition. At this tournament, he has become the first player in World Cup history to score the winning goal in two different knockout-stage matches as a substitute, and also the first Spanish player to score two winning goals after the 80th minute at the World Cup.
A new AI benchmark: Betting on the World Cup.
Can AI predict the future? A World Cup betting contest reveals which models make the smartest wagers.
What happens when President Trump attends major sports events – and why he does it
The U.S. President has attended several major sporting events and is set to present the World Cup trophy on Sunday
Bay Area sports calendar, July 19-20
Spain and forward Lamine Yamal are favored to defeat defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final at noon on Sunday. (KTVU 2, KTXL 40)
🤯 Never before! France have already made unwanted history
France are currently making a fool of themselves in the World Cup third-place playoff — it is already a humiliation of historic proportions. Today’s match for third place was not exactly approach...
How much are tickets to 2026 World Cup finals between Argentina and Spain?
Dig deep if you are looking for a last-minute ticket to see the World Cup final.
What Do The World Cup Third-Place Winners Get?
France and England face off for a third-place finish in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. What does the winner receive besides bronze recognition?
Poll: Who Ya Got in the World Cup Final?
Editor's note: Welcome to Athlon Sports' poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section. The world is watching!
Marco Bassetti on why global entertainment still depends on local culture
In an age when viewers can drift from TikTok to Netflix to YouTube within minutes, the World Cup remains a rare thing: a live event that can capture the attention of a huge, simultaneous worldwide audience. Banijay Live, part of Banijay Entertainment that is behind hit TV franchises including "MasterChef," "Big Brother," and "The Traitors," is producing the tournament's closing ceremony on July 19 at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Marco Bassetti, its chief executive, says earning that kind of global attention is harder than ever — and keeping it depends on understanding local culture.
NFL players want more grass fields after World Cup
NFL players start a social media campaign to support a call by their players union for more permanent grass fields following the World Cup.
Boston businesses hope energy from World Cup crowds can have lasting impact on nightlife
Boston's summer of major international events is nearing its finale, but businesses and residents hope the momentum will continue long after the final whistle of the World Cup.
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 8:12 p.m. EDT
10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final
Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna and BTS: What to expect at the World Cup final halftime show that could break soccer's rules
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, Yahoo's taking a look at everything there is to know about the soccer organization's first-ever halftime show.
Will Argentina be punished at the World Cup over a political banner?
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer supports a FIFA investigation into Argentina's players celebrating with a political banner on the field.
AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 1:07 p.m. EDT
10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final
Preparation Spreads the Value of the World Cup Across the Entire Sports Marketing World
The soccer tournament showed how being ready leads to success.
From The Sports Desk: A blockbuster World Cup Final
NBC News previews Spain vs. Argentina: who will win the World Cup final?
How MLS Plans to Take the World Cup Baton Forward
MLS Commissioner Don Garber on the World Cup, Messi in the final, and his 28-year legacy at MLS.
10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final
To get in the spirit for the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, The Associated Press has made a themed playlist. The list includes Shakira and Burna Boy's
FIFA Merges Football, Gaming and Entertainment for the World Cup
Little Black Book, Campaign from Jung von Matt SPORTS features Tony Hawk, IShowSpeed, Squid Game, and Ronaldo
Has the World Cup Turned Me Into … a Sports Guy?
The pleasures of watching the TV show of the summer as a bandwagon fan.
All hail the World Cup town of East Rutherford, a deserving center of the universe
The small borough in northern New Jersey is about to host the biggest sporting event in the world.
Kalshi says it's not a sportsbook even as World Cup bets surge
The betting site Kalshi emerged as a dominant sports betting platform during the World Cup. But the company avoids billions of dollars in taxes by insisting it is not a sports gambling operator.
Sports without politics is a fantasy and the World Cup proves it
From ancient Greece to Nazi Germany, sport and politics have long been intertwined. Nevertheless, we still imagine that international sport can be kept above the fray and serve as a neutral arena where nations compete on merit alone. In this article, diplomacy scholar Geoffrey Allen Pigman argues the 2026 FIFA World Cup shows this is a dangerous illusion. When international sport is left entirely to revenue-maximizing private bodies like FIFA, it doesn't escape politics, but rather surrenders to its worst expressions. With the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics fast approaching, the IOC must decide whether to learn that lesson or repeat the same mistakes. The largest and most lucrative FIFA World Cup ever draws toward its climactic conclusion amidst a swirl of controversy. Team members, staff, fans, and spectators have been denied their right to enter the United States to participate, and US President Donald Trump intervened with FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to overturn a referee’s call that Trump believed disadvantaged the US national team. It is a moment to step back and reflect on what the purposes of international sport mega-events like the World Cup, and international sport more broadly, are, and what they should be. Does international sport serve public purposes? Is there a public interest? Or is it primarily a private endeavor organized by commercial enterprises to entertain the global public (and generate profit in the process), which is occasionally used by governments and leaders for raisons d’etat? Central to the idea of sport is the principle of fair play, which in the international context demands that games be free from political interference. However, it is impossible to separate sport from politics, all claims to the contrary notwithstanding. The most positive political use of international sport through the millennia has been to facilitate diplomacy. The use of international sport for diplomatic objectives has existed since at least the time of the ancient Olympic Games, around which was instituted the custom of the Ekecheiria, or Olympic Truce, between participating states to facilitate fair competition and diplomatic achievements by ensuring that participants could travel safely to the Olympiad. In his seminal work On Diplomacy (1987), diplomacy scholar James Der Derian characterized the objectives of diplomacy as overcoming alienation and mediating estrangement between governments and between peoples. One increasingly important diplomatic tool in the technology-infused media environment over the past century has been public diplomacy, under which governments and non-state diplomatic actors (e.g. transnational corporations) communicate to global publics about their international policy objectives and to shape their global brand image. Political scientist Michał Kobierecki, in his important book Sports Diplomacy (2020), views sports diplomacy as falling broadly within the ambit of public diplomacy, as international sport intimately involves the participation of global publics as spectators and consumers of global media. Diplomacy scholar Stuart Murray and this author, in a 2013 article, distinguish between international sport used for diplomatic purposes and international sport-as-diplomacy, which encompasses the range of diplomacy that occurs as teams and competitors, spectators and fans, and government officials all converge for international sporting events like the Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup. Diplomacy scholar H.E. Chehabi, in a 2001 article on US-Iran sports diplomacy, describes the interaction between spectators and fans at international sporting events as “people-to-people diplomacy,” in which relationships develop independently of governments and their objectives. Diplomacy by the aforementioned definitions is often unsuccessful. Moreover, all too often the tools of diplomacy may be employed by governments and other actors to thwart or oppose the objectives of diplomacy as characterized by Der Derian. Governments routinely use the tools of public diplomacy to disseminate propaganda, spreading misinformation in the attempt to deceive global publics about their objectives and to create misleading impressions about their brand identity. Within sports diplomacy, the term “sportswashing” has been coined recently to describe how governments invest in and promote international sport to create positive global public impressions of their nations and, in doing so, to distract the global public from their deficient records in areas such as human rights and democratic governance. Murray, in his 2018 book Sports Diplomacy: Origins, Theory and Practice, introduces the concept of sports anti-diplomacy, wherein governments intentionally use international sport to advance aggressive and nationalistic objectives. Obvious historical examples include Hitler’s use of the 1936 Berlin Olympics to glorify his Third Reich and the 1969 El Salvador-Honduras football “war.” SUGGESTED READING The beautiful game made ugly By Emily Ryall FIFA argues that it is and seeks to be apolitical in its stewardship of international Association Football (soccer). FIFA policies governing bids to host the World Cup require uninhibited and non-discriminatory access for players, team staff, and spectators of all participating countries to host nations and venues. It became clear soon after Trump returned to power in the United States in January 2025 that Trump’s political intentions and objectives to limit non-US citizens from living and working in the United States and, in numerous cases, even visiting the country, would collide with FIFA’s host nation policies. Beginning soon after the start of the second Trump administration, US federal authorities imposed restrictions on entry to the United States of citizens of between 20 and 40 countries for any purpose, with only limited exceptions. Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began arresting non-US citizens in the United States, including persons with and without legal status, holding them in jails, concentration camps, and other detention facilities until they were deported to their home or third countries, where they faced substantive risks to their personal safety. FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, in an effort to ensure the most successful and lucrative World Cup in history, engaged diplomatically with President Trump in an attempt to facilitate entry to the US for World Cup participants. Infantino did all in his power to ingratiate himself with Trump, to the extent of creating a FIFA “Peace Prize,” which he awarded to Trump in December 2025 at a ceremony in the then Trump-controlled John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, on the occasion of the World Cup draw. The prize was an ersatz consolation for someone who aspired in vain to win the rather more prestigious and well-known Nobel Peace Prize. And in the run-up to the World Cup, conditions became worse. In February 2026, Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a war of aggression against Iran, illegal under international law, under the false pretence that Iran’s government was preparing to attack the United States and Israel. During the US aerial bombardment of Iran, US planes bombed Azadi Stadium, the facility where Iran’s national football team trained. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup began, it was clear that Infantino’s efforts had been for naught: the Trump administration would not adhere to FIFA policies governing access to World Cup host nations. World Cup referee Omar Artan, a citizen of Somalia, was denied a US visa to enter the United States to participate in the World Cup. Trump’s government only granted US visas to Iran’s football team ten days before they were scheduled to arrive for the tournament. Numerous members of the support staff for Iran’s team were denied US visas. Iran’s team, which had been scheduled to train in Arizona, was directed to shift its training site to Tijuana, Mexico, notwithstanding that all three of their group stage matches took place at US venues. The US Department of Homeland Security only permitted the Iranian team to enter the US on the day before each scheduled match and then to return to Mexico immediately after playing. Members of Iraq’s and Switzerland’s football teams were delayed for hours by US officials at the US border, and an Iraqi team photographer was refused entry. Spectators and fans from Haïti and Iran were denied entry to the United States altogether. A large number of fans from a range of countries had their applications for US visas rejected. There were multiple off-ramps through which participants could have avoided the negative consequences of Trump’s decisions for the 2026 World Cup. Once it was clear that the Trump government intended to violate the established expectations for World Cup hosts, FIFA could have shifted the matches scheduled to take place in the United States to Mexico and Canada. The three nations were already designated as co-hosts, and host cities and venues had been selected. Once it was clear that FIFA, governed by FIFA boss Gianni Infantino’s dependent and dysfunctional relationship with Trump, would never consider this option on its own, it fell to the national football federations to act. The national federations, particularly some combination of federations of the leading contenders (France, Spain, Brazil, Argentina, Morocco, England, Germany, etc.), could have refused to participate under the US-imposed conditions or, at the least, demanded an ironclad agreement with the Trump government that FIFA policies on access would be respected. ___ International sport is inextricably entangled with diplomacy of different sorts, for good or ill, it cannot be considered to be in the purely private realm and left to revenue-maximizing private actors. ___ Why did neither FIFA nor the national football federations act to protect the interests of players, team staff, referees, fans, and spectators? In essence, the relentless engines of capitalism prevailed over norm observance, ethics, and fair play. The revenue interests of FIFA, sponsors, global media, and host cities won out. FIFA’s managers viewed hosting another World Cup principally in the United States as a veritable pot of gold for FIFA and its collaborators. FIFA has estimated its own revenue over the 2023-26 budget cycle, which includes the 2026 World Cup, at $13 billion, revised up from an initial projection of $11 billion, and 72% higher than the previous revenue cycle. Of that total, FIFA is estimated to have generated $8.9 billion from the Cup itself in revenue from TV rights ($3.92 billion), sponsorships ($2.69 billion), ticket sales ($3.1 billion), licensing rights, and other sources. A joint study by FIFA and the World Trade Organization estimates that the World Cup will contribute over $40 billion to global GDP, including nearly $14 billion in direct visitor spending in the three host countries (but principally in the United States, which hosted the lion’s share of the matches). The FIFA World Cup is now reportedly “the single most lucrative recurring commercial property in global sport.” And yet, notwithstanding the Trump government’s uses of the World Cup for sports anti-diplomacy, and the climate of anxiety that this created for participants and spectators, diplomacy that did not depend upon governments was able to thrive at the World Cup. Examples of successful people-to-people diplomacy were legion, as citizens of towns and cities across the States, as well as in Mexico and Canada, welcomed team members, their families and supporters, to training sites across North America. Fans of different teams joined together in person in stadiums for matches, at watch parties and bars, and at welcome events sponsored by host cities. The joy and camaraderie shared between the citizenry of Boston and Scotland’s “Tartan Army” of fans is but one example of how the “Beautiful Game” brings people together. Friendships forged across continents are likely to endure well beyond the Cup final. Even those achievements cannot be seen as unalloyed, however. As South African football fan Byron Pillay commented to Al Jazeera, “Football is called the Beautiful Game for a reason, for its ability to unite people. But it’s hard to believe in that magic with the politics and war rhetoric off the field of play, especially when one of the tournament hosts is central to that.” Ultimately, the experience of the 2026 FIFA World Cup illustrates that, as international sport is inextricably entangled with diplomacy of different sorts, for good or ill, it cannot be considered to be in the purely private realm and left to revenue-maximizing private actors. As long as there is the possibility of diplomatic progress in mediating estrangement between governments or between peoples, there is a broad and overarching public interest in international sport. Likewise, as it would be difficult to put on an international sport mega-event without international sporting organizations like FIFA and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), global media firms, and companies purchasing sponsorships, public and private interests in international sport must coexist, most likely somewhere on a shifting spectrum between partnership and rivalry or cross purposes. As the World Cup wraps up, the IOC needs to consider its lessons before the scheduled 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if they want to avoid a media-hyped Trump version of the 1936 Berlin Olympiad. The IOC and the National Olympic Committees need to set conditions on and make demands of Trump’s government with clearly articulated consequences for non-compliance, up to and including cancellation of the Games. Time is running out for the IOC, as unlike with the FIFA World Cup, there is no at-the-ready alternate venue for Los Angeles.
Can Network Science Predict the World Cup?
Northeastern researchers use network science to examine World Cup teams. Can the data accurately predict who will win the World Cup final?
Tiffany Naiman Breaks Down the World Cup Halftime Entertainment Show - The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music
The 2026 World Cup brought a renewed focus on entertainment. Tiffany Naiman, director of the Berry Gordy Music Industry Center, explores why music has become central to FIFA's global strategy and examines its partnership with the Recording Academy.
From The Sports Desk: Lionel Messi leads another late comeback win for Argentina
Messi and Argentina will now face Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday, hoping to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cup titles.
UK says Falkland Islands 'definitely ours' after Argentina banner
Argentina could be disciplined by Fifa for the celebrations after the World Cup win over England.
Policy Backgrounder: Geopolitics and the World Cup: Why It Matters for Business
The World Cup is estimated to bring up to $6.4 billion in economic impact for the US, with additional sums for Canada and Mexico.
Tuchel retains FA backing despite England defeat
Thomas Tuchel retains the backing of the Football Association despite England failing to reach the World Cup final.
Messi hails 'special' World Cup win over England
Lionel Messi hailed a "special" win after Argentina beat England to reach the World Cup final, with the veteran at the heart of a come-from-behind 2-1 win.He said Spain, who beat France 2-0 to reach the final, were "a fantastic side, wonderful players".
Lionel Messi fuels Argentina’s stunning late rally past England into World Cup final
With two late, heart-stopping goals, Argentina caught and passed England in the World Cup semifinal, winning 2-1 in yet another miraculous, come-from-behind triumph.
From The Sports Desk: Argentina, England renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semifinals
Argentina is the defending World Cup champion and England is looking for its first title since 1966. The winner will face Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday.
The World Cup used to let us micro-dose politics. Now it is engulfed by it
Whether it is our ‘identity maths’, naked nostalgia or diaspora experience. All seem scarred by the political contexts bearing down on this tournament
Timothée Chalamet and David Beckham, Summer of Sports Kings, Meet at the World Cup
Grabbing a chat in the VIP box at the France vs Spain match, Timothée Chalamet and David Beckham’s game-day fits couldn’t be more different.
Landon Donovan: Lamine Yamal Instills 'Real Fear' In Defenders
FOX Sports analyst Landon Donovan praised Spain's Lamine Yamal for his performance in the World Cup semifinal victory over France.
Bellingham, Messi Lead England-Argentina Rivalry's Next Chapter
England and Argentina face off in the World Cup semifinal match. Here's everything to know.
Copa Fest Detroit: Free Soccer Festival Brings Together Sports, Culture, and Entertainment on World Cup Final Day
Detroit Street Soccer will throw a free festival on Sunday, July 19, at the Lincoln Factory. It lines up with the World Cup championship match. Copa Fest Detroit starts at…
Unlike Other Stars at the World Cup, Messi Never Talks Politics
The Argentine soccer phenomenon about to lead his country into the semifinals does not deviate from the script of the perfect, silent celebrity
What is the perfect age to win the World Cup?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into the typical age of a World Cup-winning team
Jordan Walker shines in new MLB Home Run Derby format; the 20 greatest NFL coaches of all time
Plus why every semifinalist can (and cannot) win the World Cup
Could England cause the Open final round to move?
The Open Championship could bring forward Sunday's last round tee times to avoid a clash with the World Cup final, if England make it.
'Amazing heartland of the US': Some Kansas City-area businesses thriving after World Cup experience
"I feel like it's been great for the city": The World Cup business bump may not have been universal, but many KC-area businesses say the influx of visitors has made a major impact.
World Cup continues to delight us
When the World Cup rolls around every four years, I settle in. Greece didn’t qualify and I always had my doubts about the U.S. squad, so I quickly adopted Cape Verde as my team. I wasn’t alone, which is why it was impossible for me to fully get on the bandwagon and buy their jersey. […]
Soccer, not just American football, may affect long-term brain health, study suggests
As the World Cup nears its final, a new study raises questions about whether long-term soccer head impacts could affect brain health.
France and Spain prepare to duel at World Cup
The World Cup held its breath Monday on the eve of the first semi-final that pitches France's fearsome attack against a technically gifted Spain team.Coach Luis de la Fuente has restored the possession-based style that was a trademark of earlier Spain teams, meaning France will have to win the ball from them before they can launch their attacks. gj/jw
The World Cup semifinals are set
The World Cup semifinals are set, with Spain, England, Argentina and France making up the chalkiest final four in tournament history.
⚽️ Y! Sports AM: The final four
The World Cup semifinals are set, with Spain, England, Argentina and France making up the chalkiest final four in tournament history.
The World Cup showed me sports fans are the same everywhere
The players were different, the songs were different and the sport was different. The hope, heartbreak and belief? Those felt just like home.
World Cup 2026: France, Spain, England & Argentina statistical analysis
BBC Sport compares statistics for France, Spain, Argentina and England in the World Cup so far as the semi-finalists prepare to meet.
The World Cup Father-Son Duos That Made Football History
You’ll probably recognise the names, but a few father-son World Cup links may surprise you...
How ready is Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics?
Los Angeles area State Senator Ben Allen discussed Los Angeles' preparations for the 2028 Olympics, addressing lessons from the World Cup, infrastructure needs, and collaboration with federal and local partners.
Switzerland boss furious over 'unacceptable rule' after World Cup elimination
The Swiss were left fuming at the officials after they were beaten 3-1 by Argentina in the World Cup, with a disputed VAR red card decision drawing fierce criticism from the Swiss camp
Have your say on the World Cup semi-finals 🤔
France vs Spain and England vs Argentina — who will advance to the grand FINAL of the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Share your thoughts on the final in the comments!The decisive matches will take place on Tu...
Embolo sent off as result of mistaken identity rule
Switzerland's Breel Embolo becomes first player to be sent off as a result of a new law for mistaken identity at the World Cup.
🚨 Official: World Cup semi-finals confirmed
The quarter-finals are over! After intense battles, the nations that will contest the World Cup semi-finals have finally been decided. Spain return to a World Cup semi-final after 16 years, and they ...
Lionel Messi’s Dad Jorge’s Health: What Happened to Argentina Star’s Father?
What happened to Lionel Messi's dad's health? Find out the latest on Messi's father, Jorge and his health challenges during the World Cup. The post Lionel Messi’s Dad Jorge’s Health: What Happened to Argentina Star’s Father? appeared first on HEAVY.
Switzerland's Breel Embolo Receives Red Card For Diving Against Argentina
Switzerland striker Breel Embolo was sent off in the second half of the World Cup quarterfinals against Argentina after a VAR check led to a second yellow card for simulation.
Jude Bellingham has dragged England to the World Cup semifinals
Norway vs. England World Cup Quarterfinals Weather Update, Forecast
The latest update on the weather in Miami ahead of the Norway vs. England quarterfinals match at the World Cup.
How to watch Norway vs. England online for free from anywhere
The World Cup quarterfinals are underway. We'll show you how to watch Norway vs. England from anywhere.
MLB World Cup Takeovers Continue in Miami
England plays Norway in the World Cup quarterfinal in Miami.
The science behind players wearing masks at the World Cup
England’s Djed Spence, Austria's Stefan Posch and Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane have all played with masks on during this World Cup
How to Watch the World Cup Today: Schedule, Times, TV, Streaming for Argentina, Norway, England, More
Norway faces England and Argentina meets Switzerland in the World Cup quarterfinals today. Get times, TV and streaming info. Matches air on FOX and FS1.
I photographed the World Cup with a camera from 1930
Fareed Kotb brought a nearly 100-year-old camera to the 2026 World Cup, hoping to connect modern soccer with the tournament's earliest history.
Inside the culture that makes Norway so good at sports
Norway’s impressive run at the World Cup is yet another reminder that they’ve got this whole sport thing figured out.
Letters: Another Dodgers visit to White House draws criticism
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section criticize the Dodgers' planned visit to the White House as well as the World Cup, Lakers and Angels.
The World Cup is turning Erling Haaland's style into big business
Erling Haaland is known for his style both on and off the pitch, whether that's matching his hair ties to his jersey or traveling with Hermès bags.
FIFA Rolls Out Major VAR Update Amid World Cup Criticism
FFIFA has introduced a big change to its VAR operations for the World Cup.
Even with U.S. eliminated, Connecticut businesses seeing World Cup bump
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — While the United States is out of the World Cup, the games are continuing to bring out fans to businesses across Connecticut, with the quarterfinals well underway. Trinity…
Sporting KC emerges as top MLS suitor for Mohamed Salah amid club’s ambitious summer: Sources
Salah's club future is very much at the forefront after Egypt's elimination from the World Cup
The World Cup Is Triggering a Massive Economic Boom. Here's Why Some Major Business Hubs Are Missing Out
Two major economic powerhouses have not been participating in the FIFA groundswell.
The truth of the World Cup & KC business is complex, small-business advocate says
Some business owners say they haven’t struggled, but the World Cup hasn’t given them any drastic change in foot traffic.
⚽️ Y! Sports AM: Liberté, Égalité, Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé delivered yet again, leading France to a 2-0 victory over Morocco to bring Les Bleus within one win of reaching the World Cup Final.
How to Watch the World Cup Today: Schedule, Times, TV, Streaming for Quarterfinal Two
Spain faces Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals today. Get kickoff time, TV channel and streaming info. Matches air on FOX and FS1.
Some Kansas City small businesses are ready for life after the World Cup
Some Kansas City businesses say World Cup crowds never translated into sales. Now they're hoping regular customers return after Saturday's final match in Kansas City.
Why Kylian Mbappé Is On Track To Become The World Cup's GOAT
FOX Sports Peter Crouch argued that France star Kylian Mbappé will become the World Cup greatest of all time.
Major Sports Events Interrupted By Dangerous Weather
The World Cup has been interrupted by weather several times, most often due to heat. Mexico’s game against England...
How to Watch the World Cup Today: Schedule, Times, TV, Streaming for Quarterfinal Opener
France faces Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinals today. Get kickoff time, TV channel and streaming info. Matches air on FOX and FS1.
Morocco’s update on incoming Bayern Munich attacker Ismael Saibari
Injured at the World Cup. He’s got that FC Bayern in his genes.
World Cup feeds Seattle's appetite for international sports
The World Cup broke visitation and hotel revenue records in Seattle. Officials hope the games made the city a destination for future international sporting events.
Reflecting on the World Cup's complex colonial politics
The Haitian team's heroic efforts were followed by news that the U.S. Supreme Court has greenlighted the end of Temporary Protected Status.
Justin Bieber and More Join World Cup Final Halftime Show Featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup's star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday. Afrobeats star Burna Boy, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus — a choir of elementary ...
The Ugly Politics of the Beautiful Game
Alex Shephard on greed, corruption, and the enduring magic of the World Cup
Despite the hoopla, US men’s soccer still stagnant
SEATTLE — For all the growth in American soccer over the past quarter-century, the U.S. men’s national team remains stagnant. Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie fared no better at the World Cup in 2022 and 2026 than Tim Howard, Michael Bradley and Jozy Altidore did in 2010 and 2014. “We want to be […]
2026 World Cup Round Of 16 Power Rankings
The FOX Sports World Cup NOW analysts break down and rank the eight remaining teams ahead of the World Cup quarterfinals.
How Lionel Messi and Argentina sent the World Cup into a state of sporting nirvana
A fighting underdog spirit and the steely resolve of champions came together to create the highest possible drama.
Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Brunson lead reaction to Argentina-Egypt stunner
The sports world was thrilled by Argentina's epic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the World Cup round of 16.
Lionel Messi Is Inevitable.
Lionel Messi stepped up for Argentina when it needed help the most. And has his team still in the World Cup.
Tom Brady: Argentina's stunning World Cup rally past Egypt might top 28-3
Tom Brady is the author of arguably the greatest comeback in sports history. But even he’s not sure about that after Tuesday’s action at the World Cup.
The World Cup Stood as a Break From U.S. Politics. Then Trump Got Involved.
The president’s call to the head of FIFA underscores that he has yet to find an area of American, or even global, life where he is unwilling to assert himself.
Trump's FIFA call opens a 'slippery slope,' says sports columnist Christine Brennan
NPR's A Martinez speaks with USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan about the World Cup match between the U.S. and Belgium and the lifted suspension of a U.S. star forward.
Seattle lives up to its reputation as soccer city during World Cup run
Seattle hosted the World Cup for 22 days. Few cities experienced the full scope of the world’s largest sporting event, on and off the field, as the Emerald City did.
Sports Fans Convinced There’s a ‘Trump Curse’ After USMNT World Cup Ouster
President Donald Trump's intervention in the World Cup before the USMNT's elimination has convinced sports fans the commander in chief is nothing but a jinx.
Today on OTM: What are your non-sports hobbies?
Happy Tuesday, OTM! It’s a sad, rainy morning for me here in Boston as the USMNT bowed out of the World Cup last night, quarter-end closing activities are happening in the accounting world, and the Red Sox are eight games under .500. I’m writing this about 20 minutes after the loss to Belgium, so I’m […]
End Of The World Cup: 4 Takeaways From USA's Knockout Loss To Belgium
The USA just couldn't keep up with Belgium, which knocked the Americans out of the World Cup.
Arizona fans cheer Balogun’s return but fear politics in soccer
Arizona soccer fans welcome Folarin Balogun’s return, but Trump’s role in FIFA’s reversal has some worried that politics is entering the World Cup.
'Accidental American' Balogun at Crossroads of US, Soccer Politics at World Cup
Explore the fascinating story of Folarin Balogun and his pivotal moment in the World Cup amidst politics and identity.
From Cronkite to the world’s biggest sports stage: ASU alum Marco Peralta finds his voice at the World Cup
More than 80,000 fans filled the stands at Mexico City’s legendary Estadio Banorte, their voices rising into a deafening roar moments before kickoff on June 11. Just beyond the tunnel, Marco Peralta waited for his cue.
'Accidental American' Balogun at crossroads of US, soccer politics at World Cup
Folarin Balogun plays the biggest game of his life on Monday caught in a complex intersection of soccer, identity and U.S. politics, with an intervention from President Donald Trump helping propel him to the centre of one of the World Cup’s biggest controversies.