Ahead of England’s official squad confirmation on May 22, a series of high-profile omissions have shocked the English football landscape. Manchester City playmaker Phil Foden, Chelsea star Cole Palmer, Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw, and veteran defender Harry Maguire have all been left out of the final 26-man roster traveling … Read more
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just a few weeks away, and I can’t wait to cover, watch and wager on this event. There will be more in the coming weeks, but here are a few bets I recently put in my … Read more
Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has been coaxed out of retirement for the World Cup by Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann. The 40-year-old Neuer retired after the 2024 European Championship but was included in Nagelsmann’s 26-man squad on Thursday for the upcoming tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States. His inclusion means a demotion for Hoffenheim … Read more
UEFA has proposed a revamp of qualifying for the 2030 World Cup and 2032 European Championship that could end mismatches between the strongest and weakest teams, with a format similar to the Champions League. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin revealed last year that reform was planned to revive interest from fans and broadcasters because many traditional … Read more
The U.S. men’s national team is preparing for its first home World Cup since 1994, and with that comes a level of pressure and expectation that feels both elevated and justified. This is a U.S. team with players competing across Europe and a manager in Mauricio Pochettino who is widely regarded as one of the … Read more
World Cup winners and U.S. national team greats. European club legends and iconic superstar names. With the world’s biggest sporting event kicking off on June 11, FOX Sports announced the full lineup of its coverage team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Roster of International Stars Among the blockbuster names that will join FOX Sports … Read more
Barcelona star Fermin Lopez has broken his silence following the devastating news that his 2026 World Cup dreams have been crushed by injury. The midfielder has undergone successful surgery on a fractured metatarsal and shared an emotional message with his supporters as he begins a long road to recovery. Surgery success for Barca star Barcelona … Read more
Portugal has never won a World Cup. For a country that has produced so much football talent, that fact has always stung. They’ve reached the semifinals, won a European Championship, and sent some of the most gifted players of their generation to every major tournament. But the one thing that would complete the story has … Read more
Carlo Ancelotti has apologized to Joao Pedro after leaving the Chelsea striker out of Brazil’s World Cup squad. The Italian admitted several players deserved selection as the Seleção boss opted for experience, including the return of Neymar. Ancelotti addresses difficult Brazil squad decisions Despite Pedro’s impressive campaign in the Premier League, Ancelotti opted for more … Read more
FermÃn López has seen his World Cup dreams go up in smoke after Barcelona confirmed the midfielder requires surgery on a fractured metatarsal. The 23-year-old was forced off during the Blaugrana’s 3-1 La Liga victory over Real Betis, leaving Spain boss Luis de la Fuente with a major selection headache just days before naming his … Read more