Category: Soccer

The country with the smallest population among the 42 teams that have qualified, the tiny Caribbean island of Curaçao has approximately 186,000 inhabitants.  This will be the team’s first ever World Cup qualification after several Gold Cup appearances, most notably having made the quarterfinals in the 2019 Gold Cup. Curaçao’s best finish at that tournament…

The 2026 tournament marks Austria’s first World Cup appearance since 1998 after strong performances at the Euros in 2020 and 2024— having made the Round of 16 in both appearances. The roster features a core of players competing in German Bundesliga and Austrian Bundesliga, highlighted by a handful of elite players that serve as key…

The world will tune in this summer for soccer’s biggest event as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11. Spread across three countries and 16 cities, we’ll witness 48 teams strive for glory and immortality.  We know 42 of those 48 teams now, while the other six will be decided in March….

Europe’s January transfer window swung open when the calendar flipped to 2026, and the incentive for players to find the perfect situation is high with the World Cup less than six months away. Here are six U.S. World Cup hopefuls who could be on the move next month. Tyler Adams (Photo by Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar via…

From 2008 to 2012, Spain absolutely dominated the international soccer scene— winning two European championships (2008, 2012) and a World Cup title (2010). In 2024, the Spanish took home another Euros title, and are currently the top-ranked team in the official FIFA rankings. Despite losing to Portugal in the UEFA Nations League final, the team…

One of the smallest South American nations, but the team is benefiting from a crop of talented youngsters who are making their stamp across European sides. This team will have strong crowds wherever it’ll play, so don’t be surprised if it reaches the knockout round.   How they Qualified:  Ecuador had a solid qualifying campaign,…

Portugal has built a strong major-tournament résumé over the past two decades, winning the 2016 European Championship as well as the 2019 and 2025 UEFA Nations League. In four of the past five World Cups, the European giants have made it out of the group stage— including a quarterfinal finish in 2022. This year’s team…

Chelsea was back on the coaching carousel under its American ownership on Thursday after Enzo Maresca left his position as manager following a reported deterioration in his relationship with the Premier League club’s hierarchy. The Italian coach was midway through his second year in charge, having won the Conference League and Club World Cup in…

The Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Orioles breaking through to capture elusive championships?! The United States men’s national team making noise at the World Cup?! Fernando Mendoza serving as the savior of the New York Jets?! We asked our FOX Sports writers to look into their crystal balls to see what 2026 will bring in the…

While 2025 wasn’t quite as exciting as 2024, what with the United States women’s national team winning an Olympic gold medal and hiring Emma Hayes, the squad still had an impactful and productive year.  The United States spent a lot of time developing its broader player pool. The inaugural Futures Camp in January turned out…