USA Stock Watch: Alex Freeman Reemerges With World Cup Roster Reveal Looming

On Thursday morning, the United States Soccer Federation announced details for the U.S. men’s squad’s hotly-anticipated World Cup roster reveal, which will take place  — and be open to fans — in New York City on May 26 at Pier 17 in Lower Manhattan. (Coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET on FOX.) That means national … Read more

USA Stock Watch: Alex Freeman Reemerges With World Cup Roster Reveal Looming

On Thursday morning, the United States Soccer Federation announced details for the U.S. men’s squad’s hotly-anticipated World Cup roster reveal, which will take place  — and be open to fans — in New York City on May 26 at Pier 17 in Lower Manhattan. (Coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET on FOX.)  That means national … Read more

Cristian Roldan Feels ‘A Lot Of Pressure’ To Make USA’s 2026 World Cup Squad

United States men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino will announce his full 26-player World Cup roster on May 26, and he will be forced to make some difficult decisions. USA and Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan, who was selected for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, joined First Things First to discuss his feelings ahead … Read more

USA’s World Cup Roster To Be Revealed May 26

On May 26, we will know “the 26.”  The U.S. men’s national team announced on Thursday the date that the 26-man roster for this summer’s 2026 FIFA World Cup will be revealed at an event in New York City.  USA manager Mauricio Pochettino is expected to call up star players such as forward Christian Pulisic, … Read more

Johnny Cardoso Becomes Third American To Start In A Champions League Semifinal

On Wednesday night, 24-year-old American international Johnny Cardoso etched his name into the history books and joined an elite club among USA soccer greats. After seeing just 60 seconds of action in the quarterfinal clincher against Barcelona, Cardoso was a surprise inclusion in the starting XI for the first leg of the Champions League semifinal … Read more

FIFA World Cup Trophy: 10 Facts About Soccer’s Most Prestigious Prize

Forty-eight teams from across the globe are locked in with stars like Argentina’s Lionel Messi and France’s Kylian Mbappé eyeing their second World Cup title this summer. Others like Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and England’s Harry Kane are eyeing their first.  The prize in question, the World Cup trophy, is more fascinating than most fans think. … Read more

FOX Sports Announces 2026 FIFA World Cup Match Commentators and Reporters

Iconic voices. Insightful commentators. And plenty of notable United States men’s national team alums. FOX Sports announced on Wednesday its FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast crew, composed of nine commentary teams, that will travel across North America calling all 104 matches on-location from every one of the tournament’s 16 host cities. Acclaimed play-by-play announcer John … Read more

World Cup Rules: What Are Yellow and Red Cards? What Are Accumulation Rules?

It’s a scene we’ve seen played throughout the history of the World Cup time and time again.  A hard foul by a player that sends his opponent writhing in pain onto the pitch. The referee races over, whistling frantically while players from both sides gather around to push and plead. Sometimes the official gives just … Read more

World Cup FAQ: What Are Yellow and Red Cards? What Are Accumulation Rules?

It’s a scene we’ve seen played throughout the history of the World Cup time and time again.  A hard foul by a player that sends his opponent writhing in pain onto the pitch. The referee races over, whistling frantically while players from both sides gather around to push and plead. Sometimes the official gives just … Read more

World Cup FAQ: How Many Players Are On A World Cup Roster?

On soccer’s biggest stage, the FIFA World Cup showcases the world’s elite soccer talent as 48 countries compete for the sport’s highest honor. As countries draw players across various clubs and leagues, the process for World Cup rosters becomes complex.  Which raises various questions: How are these teams chosen, how many players can a roster … Read more