How does the new 2026 FIFA World Cup format work?
The FIFA World Cup is set for its biggest change in a generation. For the 2026 tournament, the number of teams will jump from 32 to 48, altering the competition's format and creating a new set of opportunities and challenges for the world of soccer. Here is what you need to know.
The FIFA World Cup is set for its biggest change in a generation. For the 2026 tournament, the number of teams will jump from 32 to 48, altering the competition's format and creating a new set of opportunities and challenges for the world of soccer. Here is what you need to know.
Trump says 2026 World Cup draw to happen at Kennedy Center in DC
President Donald Trump said Friday that the 2026 World Cup draw will take place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
President Donald Trump said Friday that the 2026 World Cup draw will take place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
2026 World Cup: Here's when you can apply for tickets
The highly anticipated soccer tournament begins on June 11, 2026, and will be broadcast on FOX and FOX Sports.
The highly anticipated soccer tournament begins on June 11, 2026, and will be broadcast on FOX and FOX Sports.
President Trump, first lady attend FIFA Club World Cup final
President Trump watched Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain compete at the FIFA Club World Cup final Sunday in New Jersey.
President Trump watched Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain compete at the FIFA Club World Cup final Sunday in New Jersey.
World Cup 2026: Here's what you need to know
Next year’s prestigious tournament will feature 48 teams, and the U.S. is one of the host countries for the games.
Next year’s prestigious tournament will feature 48 teams, and the U.S. is one of the host countries for the games.
Concacaf Gold Cup quarterfinals coming to U.S. Bank Stadium in June
Four of the top soccer teams in the world will be at U.S. Bank Stadium in June for the Concacaf Gold Cup quarterfinals.
Four of the top soccer teams in the world will be at U.S. Bank Stadium in June for the Concacaf Gold Cup quarterfinals.
Trump to sign executive order establishing White House Task Force for 2026 FIFA World Cup
The executive order establishes Trump as chair of the task force.
The executive order establishes Trump as chair of the task force.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Schedule, World Cup final stadium announced Sunday
The FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule includes 104 matches at 16 venues in cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule includes 104 matches at 16 venues in cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
U.S. Power Soccer team tries for world cup
U.S. Power Soccer National team is going to try for their third world cup this weekend. FOX 9's Rose Schmidt reports.
U.S. Power Soccer National team is going to try for their third world cup this weekend. FOX 9's Rose Schmidt reports.
2030 World Cup: 3 continents to host the quadrennial tournament
A unique 2030 World Cup is set to be played in Europe and Africa with the surprising addition of South America.
A unique 2030 World Cup is set to be played in Europe and Africa with the surprising addition of South America.
Inside the nail-biting drama of the US-Sweden penalty shootout
The United States had three match points in its World Cup clash with Sweden on Sunday. It couldn't capitalize on any of them.
The United States had three match points in its World Cup clash with Sweden on Sunday. It couldn't capitalize on any of them.
EA’s latest soccer video game will allow men and women to play on the same team
When EA Sports FC is released in September, gamers will be able to draft teams that include the best from men’s and women’s soccer together.
When EA Sports FC is released in September, gamers will be able to draft teams that include the best from men’s and women’s soccer together.
FIFA unveils logo for 2026 World Cup
A logo reveal ceremony was held in LA as U.S., Canada and Mexico will all co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A logo reveal ceremony was held in LA as U.S., Canada and Mexico will all co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
World Cup 2026 odds: France opens as betting favorite, lines for USMNT
Now that the dust has settled and La Albiceleste have arrived back home to glorious fanfare, it is time for an early look forward to 2026, when the World Cup festivities will take place in North America.
Now that the dust has settled and La Albiceleste have arrived back home to glorious fanfare, it is time for an early look forward to 2026, when the World Cup festivities will take place in North America.
Sunday's World Cup final was most-watched soccer match in U.S.
Argentina’s dramatic victory over France in penalty kicks in the World Cup final has become the most-watched soccer match of any kind in the United States.
Argentina’s dramatic victory over France in penalty kicks in the World Cup final has become the most-watched soccer match of any kind in the United States.
Huge crowds welcome Argentina team after epic World Cup win
Lionel Messi carried the World Cup as coach Lionel Scaloni put his arm around the captain when the two walked past a sign that read “Thank you, champions.”
Lionel Messi carried the World Cup as coach Lionel Scaloni put his arm around the captain when the two walked past a sign that read “Thank you, champions.”
Messi's Instagram post after World Cup win makes social media history
A day after winning his first World Cup, Lionel Messi added another accomplishment to his legacy.
A day after winning his first World Cup, Lionel Messi added another accomplishment to his legacy.
Was Argentina-France the best World Cup final ever? Ranking the 5 best
Sunday's match was an all-timer, but was it the best World Cup final in the tournament's history?
Sunday's match was an all-timer, but was it the best World Cup final in the tournament's history?
World Cup final spurs inspiration for next generation of Minnesota soccer player
On the final day of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, as Argentina took on France thousands of miles away, inside the gymnasium at Maplewood’s John Glenn Middle School the next generation of players here in Minnesota was paying close attention.
On the final day of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, as Argentina took on France thousands of miles away, inside the gymnasium at Maplewood’s John Glenn Middle School the next generation of players here in Minnesota was paying close attention.
World Cup final spurs inspiration for next generation of Minnesota soccer player
On the final day of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, as Argentina took on France thousands of miles away, inside the gymnasium at Maplewood?s John Glenn Middle School the next generation of players here in Minnesota was paying close attention.
On the final day of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, as Argentina took on France thousands of miles away, inside the gymnasium at Maplewood?s John Glenn Middle School the next generation of players here in Minnesota was paying close attention.