World Cup 2026: Why FIFA changed format, increased total matches
To win a World Cup, a nation will have to play eight games, up from the seven in place since 1974.
Major League Soccer opens 28th season, push for 2026 World Cup begins
Major League Soccer is embarking on its 28th season with a new team in St. Louis City and a new media deal with Apple TV.
Gregg Berhalter claims he was blackmailed during World Cup; US Soccer investigating
The U.S. Soccer Federation revealed Tuesday it is investigating men’s national team coach Gregg Berhalter for a 1991 confrontation in which he kicked the woman who later became his wife.
Biggest news stories of 2022: Supreme Court, Russia-Ukraine top headlines
It was another turbulent year in the U.S. and across the globe.
Billionaire agrees to buy Suns and Mercury, NFL legend Franco Harris dies: top sports stories
A billionaire who played college basketball for Michigan State has agreed to buy the Phoenix Suns and Mercury franchises, and the man responsible for the most iconic play in NFL history passed away – these are the top stories in the world of sports from Dec. 19-25.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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?
Cardinals' Steve Keim takes leave of absence, Brittney Griner returning to WNBA: top sports stories
After she was freed from a Russian prison in a high-level prisoner exchange, WNBA star Brittney Griner announced she will return for the Phoenix Mercury's upcoming season, and the general manager of the Arizona Cardinals is taking an immediate leave of absence from the team – these are the top stories in the world of sports from Dec. 12-18.
Lionel Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties
The Argentina superstar is finally a World Cup champion.
World Cup 2026 hosts get diplomatic handover from Qatar
The United States, Mexico and Canada will stage soccer’s biggest event in less than 3½ years.
Kylian Mbappé wins World Cup 2022 Golden Boot
Mbappé's hat trick in the final catapulted him to Golden Boot status -- the top goal scorer of the tournament.
World Cup champions get $42 million in prize money
FIFA has a prize fund of $440 million to give out, with Sunday's champion slated to take home $42 million.
World Cup Saturday: Croatia beats Morocco 2-1, takes 3rd place
The runners-up from four years ago secured another medal by beating Morocco 2-1 in the third-place match.
Nothing draws in the world quite like the World Cup final
According to FIFA, 1.12 billion watched the 2018 final and, perhaps more remarkably, 3.2 billion witnessed at least some live coverage during the event.
FOX Bet Super 6: Win $25K jackpot on Argentina-France World Cup final
$25,000 is up for grabs in the FOX Bet Super 6 World Cup Final Challenge. Find out how you can cash in on the huge Argentina-France match!
Lionel Messi’s hometown in Argentina yearns for World Cup win
Fans from all over the world come to visit Lionel Messi’s old home and the small soccer field where he learned the skills that would eventually turn him into an all-time great.
World Cup final: 5 things to know ahead of Argentina vs. France
Lionel Messi is looking to win the game's biggest prize for the first time in likely his last World Cup appearance.