usa vs. Paraguay: Key Players, Projected Lineup, What To Know

A match eight years in the making — since the USA was awarded hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico on the eve of the 2018 tournament — is finally here.  The Americans begin Group D play on Friday against Paraguay in Los Angeles with an abundance of optimism.  “Any World … Read more

Gregg Berhalter Explains Differences Between USA’s 2022 And 2026 World Cup Squads

The biggest FIFA World Cup in history has arrived, and expectations for the United States men’s national team are higher than they’ve been in years. With the tournament on home soil and a talented roster in place, many believe the Americans could make a surprising run. Former U.S. men’s national head coach Gregg Berhalter is … Read more

How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Full Schedule, Dates for Every Match

The wait is over. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to 16 different cities across Canada, Mexico and the United States this summer, and you’ll be able to catch all the action with FOX Sports, America’s English-language home for the 48-team soccer bonanza. Here is the full broadcast schedule for the 2026 FIFA World … Read more

How to Watch Mexico vs. South Africa: TV Channel & Live Stream – 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A

Mexico and South Africa meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET from Mexico City Stadium. Mexico, ranked 15th by FIFA, are appearing at their 18th World Cup, with their best finish a quarterfinal run in 1970 and 1986. South Africa enter Group A ranked 60th … Read more

The History Of Mexico’s Opening-Day World Cup Curse

Mexico usually hits a wall when it plays on the opening day of the World Cup. Of the seven previous occurrences, El Tri’s record is five losses and two draws. Mexico gets another shot Thursday when it hosts South Africa to kick off the 48-team tournament. “We must break that trend,” coach Javier Aguirre told … Read more

Josef Newgarden’s 2026 Rebound Heads To Pivotal Indy 500

Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Speedway, Ind.) — Josef Newgarden won the season-ending race in 2025 at Nashville Superspeedway and still just appeared to want the season to end. “I’m ready to go home,” he said after the win. His mannerisms appeared of a driver who might have been over it, either at Team Penske or INDYCAR … Read more

Indy 500 Weather Forecast: Rain Projected For Race Day

The 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 is Sunday, and drivers and fans are keeping a close eye on the sky ahead of the green flag. The race will air on FOX and stream on FOX One with the green flag scheduled for 12:45 p.m. ET. Weather conditions could play a major role, with shifting … Read more

In His Words: Alex Palou Explains How He Won 2025 Indy 500

Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Speedway, Ind.) — Alex Palou has relished hearing “2025 Indianapolis 500 champion” all year. But how did he accomplish the career feat one year ago, winning the race from the sixth starting spot thanks to a pass on Marcus Ericsson on Lap 187 and holding on to the lead over the final … Read more

7 Things To Know About The Indy 500 Milk Tradition

For nearly three grueling hours, drivers competing in the Indianapolis 500 endure sitting in a tiny cockpit with temperatures climbing up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit.  They’re racing at speeds topping 230 mph.  Yet, when the checkered flag drops at “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” the winner doesn’t celebrate by spraying a baseline vintage of French … Read more

Alexander Rossi Injures Ankle, Finger In Crash; Plans To Race Indy 500

Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Speedway, Ind.) — Alexander Rossi hopes to race in the Indianapolis 500 this weekend despite undergoing outpatient procedures to his right ankle and a finger on his left hand for injuries suffered in a crash Monday afternoon. ECR Racing, in a social media post, characterized the injuries as “minor” and said the … Read more