Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night. In the same stadium where England fell victim to Diego Maradona’s Hand of God goal in … Read more
Spain will face Portugal in a 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 showdown on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Dallas Stadium on FOX. After topping Group H, Spain defeated Austria 3-0 in the round of 32 to win a World Cup knockout game for the first time since the 2010 final. Spain has not … Read more
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. We’ve got another barnburner of a day at the World Cup, with Portugal-Spain and USA-Belgium. Here’s how I’m wagering on Match Day 26. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, … Read more
Harry Kane put it all on the line in England’s 3-2 victory over Mexico on Sunday, including his voice. When England’s star forward spoke after the match, Kane’s voice was clearly hoarse as he struggled to articulate his thoughts on the victory. “My voice is gone,” Kane said with a laugh when he answered the … Read more
This is big. Huge. Gigantic, actually. The U.S. men’s national team is preparing to play arguably the biggest match in team history on Monday, and the whole country will be watching. In the 2026 World Cup round of 16, the Stars and Stripes will take on Belgium in the knockout match in Seattle with an … Read more
The United States caught the biggest break of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, when the FIFA Disciplinary Committee cleared its star striker, Folarin Balogun, to play against Belgium on Monday night. By invoking Chapter 4, Article 27 of the Disciplinary Code, the committee granted Balogun a one-year probation rather than forcing him to … Read more
Following Brazil’s 2-1 loss to Norway in the round of 16, Brazilian icon Neymar announced his international retirement. The 34-year-old forward finishes his career as the top goalscorer in the history of the Brazilian men’s national team with 80 goals in 129 appearances. Neymar made his senior international debut in 2010 and appeared in four … Read more
All eyes are on the USA on Monday night in Seattle with one position that will be everyone’s focus. Star striker Folarin Balogun being available for the United States is obviously a massive storyline. Ricardo Pepi — the presumptive replacement as the striker — is a different player, albeit one who’s very capable. It’s still … Read more
The World Cup produces joy for many nations and their fan bases, but for round of 16 opponents England and Mexico, their tournament histories are mostly defined by heartbreak. England’s history in the competition is filled with missed opportunities and controversial decisions that led to early exists, while Mexico’s history is filled with moments of … Read more
Star forward Folarin Balogun will be able to play for the U.S. men’s national team in its round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday after a surprising reversal by FIFA. But that decision might make the USA squad a villain for the rest of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, FOX Sports soccer analyst Alexi … Read more