How to watch the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, marking the start of a historic 48-team tournament. Fans can catch the action live as FOX and FOX Sports broadcast all 104 matches.

World Cup 2026: These players competing in the soccer tournament play for professional clubs

With the 2026 World Cup just days away, here is a complete guide to the soccer club teams that Team USA’s players call home when they aren't wearing the stars and stripes on the global stage.

Former Houston Texan Steven Sims hosting fundraising football event
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Sports Producer Lenard Davis Jr.  sits down with former Texans Steven Sims Jr. ahead of his Co-Ed Flag Football event on Saturday, June 13 at Mercer Stadium. The Must See Classic experience features NFL professionals, celebrity guests, and community players. Two captains will be Steven Sims Jr. and current Texans Cornerback Tremon Smith.  Proceeds from the event will support the Must See Foundation's youth initiatives, including the summer football camp at Travis High School.

New lawsuit challenges UFC event at White House on Trump’s birthday

With just over a week to go until UFC combatants square off on the White House South Lawn, a new federal lawsuit looks to stop the June 14 event.

2026 NBA Finals: Knicks hang on to take 2-0 series lead over Spurs

The New York Knicks have taken a 2-0 series lead in the 2026 NBA Finals, despite a furious comeback attempt from Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.

Inside Houston's FIFA World Cup Fan Fest
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The free FIFA Fan Festival will be in Houston's East Downtown area throughout the tournament. FOX 26's Carolina Sanchez got a look inside the area while it was under construction.

World Cup opening ceremonies: What to know

The 2026 World Cup ceremonies are taking place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico and will celebrate sports and soccer, while representing the host nations' cultures.

The Final Countdown to FIFA World Cup 2026 | Futbol HQ
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Around the country and coast-to-coast, we check in the host cities counting down to the kick-off of FIFA World Cup 2026 - starting in less than one week!

Texas World Cup crowds lead officials to launch Operation Safe Summer

Texas officials are coordinating their efforts to keep World Cup visitors safe in the state’s biggest cities with the tournament slated to start next week.

Trump calls Spurs’ Wembanyama ‘great player,’ says he will attend NBA Finals game

President Donald Trump praised a San Antonio Spurs player, while announcing he plans to attend an NBA Finals game next week to cheer on his hometown New York Knicks. 

Texas women beat Texas Tech 4-1 to claim back-to-back NCAA softball championships

Teagan Kavan struck out five in the final two innings to back a strong start from Citlaly Gutierrez, and Kayden Henry homered to lead Texas to a 4-1 victory over Texas Tech on Thursday night at the Women’s College World Series for a second straight national championship.

State champs! Celebrating Barbers Hill Lady Eagles
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The Barbers Hill Lady Eagles played their way to the top and now they are 2026 5A-D1 state champions.