Houston Dynamo FC names DUDE Wipes first-ever back-of-jersey sponsor

Houston Dynamo FC has named DUDE Wipes its first-ever official back-of-jersey partner in a multi-year deal, placing the personal care brand's logo on match kits starting Aug. 1 against Sporting Kansas City. The partnership also includes sponsoring 12 annual free youth soccer events through the Cascarita program, updated matchday activations at Shell Energy Stadium, and exclusive digital content.

2030 FIFA World Cup will span across 3 continents and 6 countries, may expand to 64 teams

After 39 days, 72 group stage matches, the Round of 32, the Round of 16, the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and third-place Bronze match, the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded Sunday with Spain defeating Argentina 1 -0.  Now the world will have to wait four more years for the next World Cup in 2030 which will span across three continents and six countries

President Trump presents World Cup to Spain

As the president of one of the tournament’s host nations, Trump was there Sunday to help deliver soccer’s greatest prize to Spain.

Mbappé tops Messi for Golden Boot, all-time record

The race for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot as the tournament’s top goal scorer came down to the final weekend. 

Shakira, Justin Bieber, Muppets take stage for World Cup halftime

A star-studded World Cup halftime show began with one of pop music’s biggest stars joined by two of the biggest stars in Brazilian soccer history. Madonna kicked off the celebration by performing her 2000 dance-pop hit "Music," flanked by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. 

Saka leads England over France in thriller; 6-4, Mbappé passes Messi

England held on against a furious second-half comeback by France to win 6-4 and claim third place in the 2026 World Cup, while Kylian Mbappé laid down the gauntlet in the Golden Boot race.

World Cup fans at Houston Fan Festival for Appreciation Day
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Attendees at Houston's FIFA Fan Festival were feeling bittersweet for the second to last day of World Cup 2026. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart spoke to fans during the France vs England Bronze match.

Greg Hawthorne, Super Bowl champion with Pittsburgh Steelers, dies at 69

Greg Hawthorne played five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and won a Super Bowl championship and later played for the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts.

Houston Texans co-founder Janice McNair dies at 89

Houston Texans Co-Founder and Senior Chair Janice S. McNair has died at the age of 89, the organization says.

Spain fans celebrate victory over Belgium
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Houston's FIFA Fan Festival ended early Friday due to weather, but that didn't stop the watch parties. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez found a bunch of Spain World Cup fans celebrating the team's quarterfinal win over Belgium.

GOP puts WNBA 'on notice' after recent treatment of star player Caitlin Clark

House Republican Study Committee members sent a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Englebert claiming that the league has not consistently addressed physical contact involving Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.

Six players represent baseball in Texas at 2026 MLB All-Star Weekend

Texas baseball fans will have plenty of familiar names to follow during the 2026 MLB All-Star Weekend in Philadelphia this weekend.

France, Morocco fans react to World Cup game
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FOX 26's Coco Dominguez spoke to World Cup fans Thursday about France's victory over Morocco.