How to fill out a 2026 World Cup bracket as FIFA launches its online predictor
Fans can now make their picks for the 2026 FIFA World Cup using FIFA’s bracket predictor, as the tournament expands to 48 teams and a new knockout format.
Fans can now make their picks for the 2026 FIFA World Cup using FIFA’s bracket predictor, as the tournament expands to 48 teams and a new knockout format.
Learn World Cup words in American Sign Language before the tournament begins
The World Cup is a global language of its own, and one creator is helping more fans feel included by teaching essential soccer signs in ASL.
The World Cup is a global language of its own, and one creator is helping more fans feel included by teaching essential soccer signs in ASL.
Biggest blowouts in World Cup history: The largest defeats the tournament has ever seen
Brazil’s 7-1 loss to Germany is one of the most famous modern World Cup blowouts, but it is not the biggest defeat in tournament history.
Brazil’s 7-1 loss to Germany is one of the most famous modern World Cup blowouts, but it is not the biggest defeat in tournament history.
Hosting FIFA World Cup party? Here are soccer-themed food, drink items you can get
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just days away, major brands are rolling out soccer-themed snacks, drinks and collectibles to help fans celebrate.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just days away, major brands are rolling out soccer-themed snacks, drinks and collectibles to help fans celebrate.
World Cup 2026: These players competing in the soccer tournament play for professional clubs
With the 2026 World Cup just days away, here is a complete guide to the soccer club teams that Team USA’s players call home when they aren't wearing the stars and stripes on the global stage.
With the 2026 World Cup just days away, here is a complete guide to the soccer club teams that Team USA’s players call home when they aren't wearing the stars and stripes on the global stage.
Tony Sanneh reflects on World Cup journey, community impact in Minnesota
Tony Sanneh's soccer career took him to the World Cup and eventually earned him a place in the National Soccer Hall of Fame. But since retiring, the St. Paul native has focused on giving back through the Sanneh Foundation, investing in local sports facilities and youth programs.
Tony Sanneh's soccer career took him to the World Cup and eventually earned him a place in the National Soccer Hall of Fame. But since retiring, the St. Paul native has focused on giving back through the Sanneh Foundation, investing in local sports facilities and youth programs.
Tony Sanneh focuses on charity after retiring from professional soccer
Tony Sanneh, a St. Paul native, was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame for his impact on U.S. soccer. Sanneh played every minute for the U.S. men’s team during their 2002 World Cup run to the quarterfinals. FOX 9's Leah Beno caught up with him to talk about his soccer career, the World Cup and the Sanneh Foundation.
Tony Sanneh, a St. Paul native, was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame for his impact on U.S. soccer. Sanneh played every minute for the U.S. men’s team during their 2002 World Cup run to the quarterfinals. FOX 9's Leah Beno caught up with him to talk about his soccer career, the World Cup and the Sanneh Foundation.
World Cup opening ceremonies: What to know
The 2026 World Cup ceremonies are taking place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico and will celebrate sports and soccer, while representing the host nations' cultures.
The 2026 World Cup ceremonies are taking place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico and will celebrate sports and soccer, while representing the host nations' cultures.
The Final Countdown to FIFA World Cup 2026 | Futbol HQ
Around the country and coast-to-coast, we check in the host cities counting down to the kick-off of FIFA World Cup 2026 - starting in less than one week!
Around the country and coast-to-coast, we check in the host cities counting down to the kick-off of FIFA World Cup 2026 - starting in less than one week!
State Department issues travel warning ahead of 2026 World Cup
The U.S. State Department is urging Americans planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup to exercise increased caution while traveling, citing concerns about terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.
The U.S. State Department is urging Americans planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup to exercise increased caution while traveling, citing concerns about terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.
Minnesota United FC's Manny Lagos previews 2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just over a week away, and you can watch several of the matches on FOX 9. Minnesota United FC's Manny Lagos gives us a look at what to expect from Team USA after its final tune-up match.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just over a week away, and you can watch several of the matches on FOX 9. Minnesota United FC's Manny Lagos gives us a look at what to expect from Team USA after its final tune-up match.
World Cup: USMNT opponents
With the World Cup fast approaching, here's what to know about the USMNT's opponents.
With the World Cup fast approaching, here's what to know about the USMNT's opponents.
USMNT Announces World Cup Squad + Lionel Messi Status Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here! This week on FOX Local Futbol HQ, we break down the official USMNT World Cup roster, provide the latest Lionel Messi injury update, meet a superfan attending 17 matches, and go behind the scenes of the massive effort to keep World Cup host cities secure.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here! This week on FOX Local Futbol HQ, we break down the official USMNT World Cup roster, provide the latest Lionel Messi injury update, meet a superfan attending 17 matches, and go behind the scenes of the massive effort to keep World Cup host cities secure.
Hundreds arrested in Paris soccer celebrations
Police in Paris arrested nearly 800 people Saturday night as fans celebrated a major European soccer championship. About 20,000 people took to the streets after Paris-St. Germain won their second straight Champions League.
Police in Paris arrested nearly 800 people Saturday night as fans celebrated a major European soccer championship. About 20,000 people took to the streets after Paris-St. Germain won their second straight Champions League.
World Cup 26 freebies and deals roll out ahead of tournament
As excitement grows for FIFA World Cup 26, major brands are launching promotions and giveaways tied to the tournament.
As excitement grows for FIFA World Cup 26, major brands are launching promotions and giveaways tied to the tournament.
US Postal Service issues new North American Soccer forever stamp
As the United States gets ready to host the FIFA World Cup, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is getting in on the excitement by issuing a North American Soccer stamp.
As the United States gets ready to host the FIFA World Cup, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is getting in on the excitement by issuing a North American Soccer stamp.
Miami prepping for World Cup during amid hurricane season
June marks the start of hurricane season in Florida, and this year it happens to begin just as the FiFA World Cup gets ready to kick off in Miami. The city is hosting its first of seven matches in just over two weeks. FOX's Amy Galo has more on how they're prepping for storms and soccer.
June marks the start of hurricane season in Florida, and this year it happens to begin just as the FiFA World Cup gets ready to kick off in Miami. The city is hosting its first of seven matches in just over two weeks. FOX's Amy Galo has more on how they're prepping for storms and soccer.
FIFA World Cup 2026: FAA establishes no drone zones for stadiums, events, and team camps
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will impose temporary flight restrictions over stadiums hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and any related fan events across the country to protect fans and players.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will impose temporary flight restrictions over stadiums hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and any related fan events across the country to protect fans and players.
FIFA faces investigation over NY/NJ World Cup tickets
The investigation will examine whether FIFA’s ticketing process created confusion for consumers and contributed to escalating prices through phased ticket releases and variable pricing.
The investigation will examine whether FIFA’s ticketing process created confusion for consumers and contributed to escalating prices through phased ticket releases and variable pricing.
Minnesota United FC's Manny Lagos previews 2026 World Cup
Minnesota United FC Chief Development Officer Manny Lagos caught up with FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim to talk about the 2026 World Cup, which starts in just a few weeks. Team USA recently released its roster, and the Loons have a few players representing their countries.
Minnesota United FC Chief Development Officer Manny Lagos caught up with FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim to talk about the 2026 World Cup, which starts in just a few weeks. Team USA recently released its roster, and the Loons have a few players representing their countries.