World Cup

World Cup 2022: Conservative Qatar prepares for world's biggest party

Human rights groups have raised concerns over how police will deal with violations of Islamic laws criminalizing public drunkenness and homosexuality.

November 17, 2022 8:12am CST

USMNT members honored with 'Ted Lasso' billboards in hometowns

Billboards arose across the country with personalized messages of encouragement to USMNT members from everyone's favorite fictional soccer coach, Ted Lasso.

November 15, 2022 10:16am CST

World Cup 2022: A viewer's guide to soccer's biggest tournament

Here are a few things to watch when group games get going in the smallest country ever to host a World Cup.

November 14, 2022 11:24am CST

US Men's National Team World Cup 2022 roster revealed: Snubs and surprises

Forward Haji Wright and defender Tim Ream were among the notable inclusions when United States men’s national team coach Gregg Berhalter named the Americans’ 26-man roster for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

November 9, 2022 5:00pm CST

Qatar World Cup ambassador says homosexuality is 'damage in the mind'

Former Qatari national team player Khalid Salman made the statements in an interview, highlighting concerns about the conservative country’s treatment of gays and lesbians.

November 8, 2022 6:00am CST

FOX Super 6 World Cup Bracket Challenge: 10 tips to win $1 million dollars

$1 million dollars is up for grabs in the FOX Super 6 World Cup Bracket Challenge. Jason McIntyre gives you simple tips on how to win this seven-figure cash prize.

November 7, 2022 3:11pm CST

Football For Schools: FIFA's global youth program aims to deliver soccer balls to millions

Soccer has embarked on probably its most ambitious global youth development program.

October 31, 2022 12:48pm CDT

2022 World Cup: Team USA heads to tournament with players struggling for game time

Team USA heads to the tournament after a loss to Japan and a draw against Saudi Arabia, leaving the U.S. with one win, three losses, and three draws in games against World Cup-bound teams.

October 24, 2022 3:09pm CDT

FBI teams up with FIFA to help protect the 2022 World Cup

FIFA and the FBI will work together to prevent crimes like illegal betting and match-fixing. FIFA is also teaming up with the agency because the U.S. will co-host the next World Cup with Canada and Mexico.

October 13, 2022 2:45pm CDT

Where can you watch the World Cup? FIFA lists official viewing sites

Entry to some events will be free and some will have an entry charge, FIFA said in a statement on Monday.

October 10, 2022 2:09pm CDT

Lionel Messi says 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be his last

The 35-year-old Argentina soccer star will play in his fifth World Cup but is still seeking his first title at the showpiece tournament.

October 6, 2022 1:50pm CDT

Ukraine to join Spain-Portugal 2030 World Cup bid, source says

The addition of Ukraine to the European bid was first reported by British newspaper The Times of London

October 5, 2022 5:39pm CDT

2022 World Cup: Qatar confirms COVID test requirements for fans attending tournament

Over 1 million visitors are expected to come to Qatar for the World Cup, which starts on Nov. 20. Visitors have to show a negative result from a PCR test taken 48 hours before arriving or from an official rapid test taken within 24 hours.

September 29, 2022 11:52am CDT

USMNT’s Christian Pulisic misses World Cup warmup game vs. Japan with injury

The U.S. Soccer Federation says it is too soon to determine whether the soccer star will be available for Tuesday’s friendly against Saudi Arabia in Spain.

September 23, 2022 9:21am CDT

2022 World Cup: Captains want to wear rainbow armbands during games in Qatar

FIFA rules ban teams from bringing their own armband designs to the World Cup. The eight European teams asking FIFA to relax its rules include France, Germany, England and the Netherlands.

September 21, 2022 12:13pm CDT