2026 World Cup Odds: France Joins Spain as Co-Favorites After Lamine Yamal Injury

There are less than 50 days remaining until the biggest sporting event America has ever hosted. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in North America, with live coverage on FOX and the FOX Sports app.  Bettors and fans already have their sights set on the global spectacle, which will kick off on June … Read more

Bob Bradley Offers Candid Take on Gio Reyna’s Role with US World Cup Squad

Just 50 days away from the United States 12th World Cup appearance, their final stage of preparation is hinging on their finalized roster, which will be announced May 26. With key players like Christian Pulisic suffering goal droughts, attacking midfielder Gio Reyna could stand out as an underrated weapon. Former U.S. men’s national team coach … Read more

USA’s Jonathan Klinsmann Suffers Broken Neck Playing In Italian Second Division

Goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann, the son of former Germany striker Jürgen Klinsmann, is recovering from a broken neck sustained playing for second-tier Italian side Cesena on Saturday. He was stretchered off the field in a neck brace following a collision with a Palermo player and taken to a hospital in the Sicilian capital. The club said … Read more

Dax McCarty: Folarin Balogun ‘Could Be’ [USA’s] Most Important’ World Cup Player

As American soccer star Christian Pulisic’s slump continues, the question becomes: Which attacker can the USA call on ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June? Former U.S. Men’s National Team midfielder Dax McCarty joined First Things First on Wednesday to shout out forward Folarin Balogun’s talent, and how it makes him the perfect … Read more

Alexi Lalas Weighs in on Matt Crocker’s Departure: ‘An Unnecessary Own Goal’

Was an unexpected departure of a key figurehead at U.S. Soccer affect the men’s national team as we count down to the World Cup?  According to FOX Sports’ Alexi Lalas, the exit of Matt Crocker as U.S. Soccer’s sporting director for a similar role with Saudi Arabia raises concern due to its timing and potential … Read more

Tottenham’s Cristian Romero Out For Rest Of Season As Spurs Battle Relegation

Tottenham have suffered a devastating setback in their fight against relegation with news that captain Cristian Romero will miss the rest of the Premier League campaign.  The Argentine international sustained a serious knee injury during Sunday’s narrow defeat at Sunderland, leaving new manager Roberto De Zerbi without his most influential defensive figure. Collision leads to … Read more

Manuel Neuer ‘Smart’ To Retire If Bayern Win UCL, Urged Against World Cup Return

Oliver Kahn believes Manuel Neuer should walk away from football on a high if Bayern Munich secure the Champions League trophy this season.  The legendary former goalkeeper questioned whether his successor truly needs to endure one last World Cup campaign in his 40s. Kahn urges Neuer to exit at the top In a candid discussion … Read more

Lionel Messi, Argentina to Play Pre-World Cup Friendlies at Texas A&M and Auburn

Argentina will play its final tune-ups for the World Cup at the college football stadiums of Texas A&M and Auburn. Lionel Messi’s team will face Honduras on June 6 at the Aggies’ Kyle Field, which has a capacity of over 102,000 in College Station. Argentina will then play Iceland at Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium on June … Read more

Former Arsenal, Wales Star Aaron Ramsey Announces Retirement From Football

Former Arsenal and Wales star Aaron Ramsey has officially retired from professional football with immediate effect. The 35-year-old playmaker, who remains one of the most decorated players in Welsh history, calls time on a glittering career that spanned nearly two decades and included three FA Cup triumphs with the Gunners. Ramsey hangs up boots The … Read more

Reece James’ Return Date For Chelsea; England Handed World Cup Lift

Chelsea captain Reece James is reportedly on track to return from a significant hamstring injury by early May, handing Thomas Tuchel a major boost ahead of England’s World Cup campaign. The versatile defender, who has been sidelined since last month, is making rapid progress in his rehabilitation to alleviate fears that he would miss the … Read more