The Netherlands and Japan meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET from Dallas Stadium, Dallas, Texas. Netherlands, ranked eighth by FIFA, are appearing at their 12th World Cup, with their best finish a runner-up result achieved three times — in 1974, 1978, and 2010. Japan … Read more
The Netherlands and Japan will open their Group F campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in what is widely considered one of the most anticipated matches of the group stage. The match will occur on June 14, 2026, at Dallas Stadium on FOX. This heavyweight opener marks just the second World Cup meeting between … Read more
As the biggest-ever edition of the global showcase, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first tournament hosted by three countries — the United States, Mexico and Canada — with 48 teams competing across 16 host cities. Here’s what you need to know about the tournament: 2026 FIFA World Cup: How To Watch The … Read more
It’s starting to feel real. In less than a month, fans from around the globe will be tuning in and filling up iconic stadiums for the most popular sporting event in the world: the 2026 FIFA World Cup. And a lot will happen between now and June 11. Rosters will be finalized. Teams will begin … Read more
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu has an anxious wait on the fitness of star forward Kaoru Mitoma before naming a World Cup squad on Friday. Mitoma limped off with an apparent hamstring injury Saturday in the second half of Brighton’s 3-0 win over Wolverhampton in the Premier League. One of Japan’s standout players at the 2022 … Read more
We’re approaching the biggest sporting event North America has ever hosted. The 2026 FIFA World Cup takes place across the USA, Canada and Mexico, 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 11. The World … Read more
The best players in the world will be on display this summer at the 2026 World Cup. So, let’s rank them. Ahead of the world’s premier sporting event, our on-air experts — Alexi Lalas, Maurice Edu and Stu Holden — and production staff ranked the 100 best stars who will likely feature at this summer’s … Read more
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
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will ultimately come to life because of its constellation of stars, and this summer’s tournament will be full of them. From living legends like Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo to goal machines Kylian Mbappé of France and Erling Haaland of Norway — these are the names who’ll take … Read more
Ready for the biggest edition of soccer’s marquee event? With 48 teams spread across three countries, this summer’s 2026 FIFA World Cup is going to be epic. [2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: Full Game-by-Game Schedule] The field is set, and all 12 four-team groups are locked in. But which teams will be the serious tournament contenders? … Read more