5 Key World Cup Storylines To Watch, From Messi And Ronaldo To USA’s Outlook

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

Mexican Federation Threatens To Exclude Liga MX-Based Players From 2026 World Cup

The Mexican Football Federation has officially threatened to exclude any Liga MX-based player from the World Cup roster if they fail to report for national team duty by Wednesday night. On Tuesday, Aguirre revealed his 20-player squad for a pre-World Cup training camp, with all players remaining in camp through the competition. The Mexican Football … Read more

2026 World Cup Odds: France, Spain Favored; England Third

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

Top 100 Players In The 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ranked

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

Mexico Legend Guillermo Ochoa Set for Historic Sixth World Cup Before Retirement

Mexican icon Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa is preparing for one final dance for both club and country. The legendary goalkeeper is set to re-write history as part of Mexico’s roster for the 2026 World Cup, marking a record-breaking sixth appearance on football’s biggest stage. The news, confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano and reposted by Ochoa … Read more

Mexico’s Gilberto Mora on World Cup: ‘We Are At Home, I Think We Are The Favorites’

If you think the pressure of a home World Cup is weighing on Mexico’s brightest young star, think again. Gilberto Mora is only 17, but he’s already talking like a veteran with a chip on his shoulder.  Fresh off a recovery from a sports hernia that threatened to derail his season, the Xolos de Tijuana … Read more

Mexico World Cup 2026 Preview: Best Players, Roster, History

Mexico will now have hosted World Cup matches on three occasions. The previous two times? It reached the quarterfinals. It would be disastrous to not do so this time around, especially considering the home-field advantage El Tri will have. Mexico held its own at home in a March friendly against Portugal, settling for a scoreless draw before … Read more

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

1 World Cup Player To Watch From All 48 Teams

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

AC Milan Eyes Potential Santiago Gimenez, Moise Kean Swap Deal With Fiorentina

AC Milan are reportedly exploring a creative solution to bolster their strike force by plotting a move for Fiorentina forward Moise Kean.  The Rossoneri are looking to structure a deal that would see Santiago Gimenez head to Florence in a bid to lower the significant financial demands of the transfer. Allegri identifies Kean as priority … Read more