Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has set his sights on delivering the 2026 World Cup for Cristiano Ronaldo as the ultimate tribute to the iconic forward’s career. The midfielder believes winning the global showpiece would be the perfect way to reward his long-time teammate for his unparalleled contribution to the sport. A legendary farewell for … Read more
South Africa will play in the first match of the entire World Cup for the second time in its history and, interestingly enough, against the same opponent. In 2010, it welcomed Mexico to Johannesburg, but this time, Bafana Bafana will be visitors at the renovated Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. With a co-host and a … Read more
For years, a cloud of conspiracy has hung over the United States men’s national team: Does Major League Soccer dictate who makes the roster? In a revealing roundtable discussion, former U.S. managers Bob Bradley, Jürgen Klinsmann, and Steve Sampson sat down with FOX Sports’ Stu Holden ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The dynamic … Read more
MLS team Chicago Fire are reportedly unlikely to sign Robert Lewandowski upon the expiration of his contract at Barcelona this summer, according to The Athletic. The Polish striker’s deal is up in June, and he has been heavily linked with a move to MLS in the past. However, Chicago’s interest lies elsewhere, especially with current … Read more
Real Madrid icon Fernando Hierro has sparked transfer speculation by suggesting that Mohamed Salah would be a perfect addition to the Spanish capital. As the Egyptian forward approaches the final weeks of his legendary Liverpool career, the former Al-Nassr sporting director admitted that any top club would be privileged to secure the free agent. Egyptian … Read more
While lifting the trophy is the ultimate goal of every player at every FIFA World Cup, the tournament also presents individual honors that immortalize a player’s personal performance. Among these awards, the Golden Ball recognizes the best overall player and the Golden Glove celebrates the premier goalkeeper, but for the world’s most clinical finishers, the … Read more
Mexico will now have hosted World Cup matches on three occasions. The previous two times? It reached the quarterfinals. It would be disastrous to not do so this time around, especially considering the home-field advantage El Tri will have. Mexico held its own at home in a March friendly against Portugal, settling for a scoreless draw before … Read more
Only seven countries have ever won the men’s FIFA World Cup. Will we see one of those teams do it again this summer, or will a new nation join that elite few? On June 11, the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup — which will be broadcast on FOX Sports’ family of networks — will commence … 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
In 2022, Christian Pulisic never looked happier. The U.S. national team headliner was sat at a podium in a tent next to the Americans’ training base in Qatar basking in the glory of his first World Cup goal — a game winner against Iran that sent the Americans to the round of 16. Normally almost … Read more