England will face Croatia in a marquee Group L opening match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 17, 2026, at Dallas Stadium on FOX. After falling short in the 2018 World Cup semifinals, the 2022 World Cup quarterfinals and the 2024 Euros final, The Three Lions enter a new era under new manager … Read more
Harry Kane and England square off against Luka Modrić and Croatia in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L opener on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET from Dallas Stadium, Dallas, TX. England, ranked fourth by FIFA, are appearing at their 17th World Cup, with their best finish a championship run in 1966. … Read more
On July 19, after 103 matches have been played, only two teams will remain standing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Those two nations, each chasing soccer immortality, will meet at New York New Jersey Stadium in what is expected to be one of the biggest sporting events ever held in the United States. So … Read more
With the largest World Cup field in the history of the tournament, 32 of the 48 teams will be fighting for a spot in the knockout stage. 66.6% of nations will advance out of the group stage this summer, which is a massive upgrade from 50% in past World Cups. Because of this, sportsbooks have … Read more
INDYCAR is known for having diverse drivers from countries all across the globe. So, to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup — co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada — we choose the best INDYCAR driver from every country being represented in the momentous event. Obviously, not every country has had an INDYCAR driver, … Read more
Luka Modrić was included Monday in Croatia’s squad and is set to play in his fifth World Cup. Croatia coach Zlatko Dalić named a 26-man roster also featuring Ivan Perišić, who has scored in the past three tournaments. Modrić broke his cheekbone last month but the Croatia captain is expected to be fit when Croatia … Read more
It’s starting to feel real. In less than a month, fans from around the globe will be tuning in and filling up iconic stadiums for the most popular sporting event in the world: the 2026 FIFA World Cup. And a lot will happen between now and June 11. Rosters will be finalized. Teams will begin … Read more
Manchester City star Josko Gvardiol is back in training after four months out with a broken leg, with Pep Guardiola saying Friday he hopes the defender is ready to “make a good World Cup” with Croatia. Gvardiol underwent surgery after sustaining a fracture to his right leg in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the … Read more
The best players in the world will be on display this summer at the 2026 World Cup. So, let’s rank them. Ahead of the world’s premier sporting event, our on-air experts — Alexi Lalas, Maurice Edu and Stu Holden — and production staff ranked the 100 best stars who will likely feature at this summer’s … Read more
The ultimate objective at any World Cup tournament is to lift the trophy alongside your teammates for soccer’s ultimate prize. But there are plenty of individual awards to also strive for – including the Golden Ball Award. The Golden Ball Award was officially introduced at the 1982 World Cup for the very first time, awarded … Read more