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LOS ANGELES STADIUM — Four years ago, at the last FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the U.S. men’s national team scored just three goals in four games. It took them just 45 minutes of the 2026 event to equal that output. And then another 45 minutes to make history. The tournament co-hosts kicked off their FIFA World Cup campaign on Friday with aplomb, running out to a three-goal lead in […]

Scotland and Haiti are set to face off in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C opener on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on FOX. Scotland is making its first World Cup appearance of the 21st century after a 28-year wait. Scotland punched its ticket to the 2026 World Cup in dramatic fashion, scoring twice in stoppage time against Denmark in UEFA play to secure […]

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 a World Cup but has officially beaten out Matt Turner, who started every game at […]

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 the U.S. in World Cup history. Paraguay midfielder Damián Bobadilla was credited with the own […]

In the 26 games in which Christian Pulisic scores, the U.S. men's national team has lost just twice with an astounding 21 wins to go with four draws. Let that sink in as the World Cup co-hosts open Group D play against Paraguay on Friday night in Los Angeles. At just 27 years old, Pulisic has already made 84 appearances for the U.S. men's national team. He has averaged more […]

Alisson Becker feels for Carlo Ancelotti, the Italian expected to bring Brazil a record sixth World Cup title. "His position perhaps has more pressure than being the president of the country," the Seleção's top goalkeeper said. Brazil is unbeaten in 20 World Cup openers since 1934, winning 17 going into Saturday night's match against African champion Morocco. Having conquered the globe with Pelé, samba soccer and canary yellow jerseys, Brazil […]

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 who is leading the race for the prestigious Golden Ball? The illustrious Golden Ball is […]

This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. The focus is squarely on the U.S. men's national team World Cup debut as they take on Paraguay in their home opener in the group stage, Tim Ream captains this USA team for this World Cup campaign, joined by […]

Late substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned its first point in its third World Cup appearance — and first on home soil — by rallying for a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday. "It was really special for me," Larin said. "I was ready to come in and score to help the team to help the stadium and fans to get back with us. […]