Soccer, the world’s most popular sport, involves two teams competing to score goals by kicking a ball into the opponent’s net. It’s a thrilling game of skill, strategy, and teamwork.
Bayern Munich star Harry Kane believes he will be a strong contender for the Ballon d’Or if he leads England to World Cup glory. Following a spectacular season where he scored 61 goals across all competitions, the prolific forward is fully confident that lifting the ultimate international trophy will solidify his claim for the sport’s…
France international defender Ibrahima Konate is reportedly closing in on a sensational move to Real Madrid, just days after his emotional departure from Liverpool was officially confirmed. The 27-year-old centre-back leaves Anfield as a free agent this summer following a sudden breakdown in contract talks, paving the way for a lucrative switch to the Spanish…
The best players in the world will be on display this summer at the 2026 World Cup. So, let’s rank them. Ahead of the world’s premier sporting event, our experts ranked the 100 best stars who will likely feature at this summer’s World Cup, hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. We have officially…
To play for the U.S. men’s national team at the World Cup is a unique honor, but only a handful of players have had the distinction of being called captain. In the modern era, the job entails a lot of responsibilities, such as being the figurehead on the pitch while keeping your teammates composed during…
Winning two knockout stage games? That means you’re really in the running to win the World Cup. Let’s check out the odds for which countries will make it to the quarterfinals at FanDuel Sportsbook as of June 2. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place…
Passing the ball is just as important as scoring it. In the 2022 World Cup, Bruno Fernandes, Harry Kane, Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann and Ivan Perišić were all tied for the tournament lead in assists. In the 2024 European Championship, 18-year-old phenom Lamine Yamal led the tournament with four assists. At the time, he was…
A quick glance at the oddsboard shows that some of the sport’s most popular players are expected to lead their respective teams in scoring in the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. From Lionel Messi for Argentina to Christian Pulisic for Team USA, oddsmakers are expecting the stars to shine brightly in this year’s tournament. So…
During the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup, three different players from Team USA scored one goal each during the tournament. In 2026, will one player emerge as the top goalscorer? Here are the latest odds at FanDuel Sportsbook as of June 1. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you…
Less about being an underdog, and more about achieving some lofty goals. That should be the narrative surrounding the U.S. men’s national team ahead of this summer’s 48-team World Cup. FOX Sports analyst and former USA star Alexi Lalas joined Colin Cowherd on Monday’s edition of “The Herd” to discuss why the baseline for American…
For the first time since 1986, Mexico City will be the site of the opening match of a FIFA men’s World Cup when the 2026 edition kicks off, but it will be even more poignant than the one from 40 years ago. This opener will actually include Mexico’s national team, as the one back in…
