The 2026 World Cup marked the first tournament that FIFA incorporated hydration breaks. But why did this tournament become the starting point for hydration breaks? Jenny Taft spoke with FIFA President Gianni Infantino on the decision to officially include them. “I know there’s a lot of talk around these hydration breaks, and the truth of … Read more
From the altitude of Mexico City to the memories of Diego Maradona’s infamous “Hand of God” goal, England will have to contend with brutal conditions and the weight of history when it plays cohost Mexico at the World Cup on Sunday. The Azteca Stadium — the site of the round of 16 game and the … Read more
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. We’re moving right along after a week that’s been filled with some of the most intense matches we’ve seen on the World Cup stage. Will Friday bring even more drama? Here’s how I’m wagering on Match Day 23. This page may contain … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA STADIUM — Thank goodness the speakers were loud. Standing in socks, one of them soaked with his own blood, Malik Tillman stood behind the microphone and talked about what had just happened: the biggest moment of his life. On Wednesday, in the U.S. men’s national team’s first do-or-die match at the … Read more
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann met with his bosses to answer questions about his team’s disappointing World Cup performance at a special crisis meeting at the headquarters of the German soccer federation on Thursday. Nagelsmann is in the firing line, and his future is uncertain after Germany’s loss to Paraguay on penalties in the country’s round … Read more
Switzerland and Algeria meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11:00 p.m. ET from BC Place Vancouver. Switzerland topped Group B with a 2-1-0 record, drawing 1-1 with Qatar in their opener, beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 in their second match and defeating Canada 2-1 … Read more
Portugal will face Croatia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 showdown on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Toronto Stadium on FOX. Portugal has reached its third straight knockout stage, eyeing another step forward after reaching the round of 16 in 2018 and the quarterfinals in 2022. Portugal was the only pre-tournament group … Read more
Day 22 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings three more Round of 32 matchups, headlined by Spain’s clash with Austria, a rematch of styles between Portugal and Croatia and a late-night thriller between Switzerland and Algeria. Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal look to stay unbeaten, while Spain enters as the tournament’s stingiest defense. All three matches … Read more
Spain and Austria meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET from Los Angeles Stadium. Spain finished atop Group H with a 2-1-0 record and seven points, keeping clean sheets in all three matches after drawing 0-0 with Cape Verde in their opener, … Read more
Spain will face Austria in a 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 showdown on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Los Angeles Stadium on FOX. Spain is in a third straight World Cup knockout stage as it continues its quest to be the third reigning European champion to win the World Cup. Spain topped Group … Read more