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.
The United States started off its home World Cup with a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium, delivering an electric performance while feeding off an equally electric crowd. The United States outclassed a Paraguayan team that struggled to even cross the halfway line in the first half, as the Americans dominated possession…
Things couldn’t have gone much better for the United States in its World Cup opener. In the seventh minute of the United States’ 4-1 win over Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on Friday, the Americans were gifted an own goal that gave them an early lead — so early that it’s actually the third-fastest goal…
Things couldn’t have started much better for the United States in its World Cup opener. In the seventh minute of the United States’ Group A match against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium, the Americans were gifted an own goal that gave them an early lead — so early that it’s actually the third-fastest goal for…
LOS ANGELES STADIUM — Matt Freese will start in goal for the U.S. men’s national team in its World Cup opener vs. Paraguay on Friday. Freese, who plays for MLS club New York City FC, made his debut for the Americans almost exactly a year ago on June 7, 2025. He has never played in…
The 2026 World Cup is finally underway as all 48 teams begin to fight it out for the universally coveted trophy. While the collective prize is the main objective for all competitors, some will be hoping to make their claim as the best player of the entire tournament. But who are the top contenders, and…
Brazil and Morocco are set for a top-tier 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C showdown on June 13, 2026, at New York New Jersey Stadium on FOX. The last time the World Cup was held in the United States, Brazil lifted the trophy. That 1994 win gave them a then-record fourth title, and after adding…
Cristiano Ronaldo has won just about everything soccer has to offer, but he has always treated his body like his most important trophy. That hasn’t changed with the Portugal captain now entering his sixth FIFA World Cup. Ronaldo, 41, reaffirmed that on Friday afternoon when he was asked by Chided reporters about his fitness for this…
Ahead of the United States’ World Cup opening match against Paraguay on Friday, former U.S. men’s national team assistant coach and current Canada head coach Jesse Marsch shared his experience leading the USA in the 2010 World Cup. Marsch threw a dig at the U.S. team, and former players did not hesitate to respond. But…
James Corden is bringing late-night energy to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an all-new show airing nightly throughout the tournament on FOX. “FIFA World Cup on FOX After Hours with James Corden” premiered on June 11 and runs through July 19, wrapping up coverage each day at midnight ET. Corden is joined in studio…
Luke Reece never played hockey growing up in the Toronto suburb of Mississauga. Instead, he played soccer, like many Canadians who are now adults. The sport is so popular it has surpassed hockey and all other sports in youth participation, according to a recent report by Jumpstart, a Canadian charity that helps low-income youth play…
