FIFA boss faces calls for investigation over Trump contact in red card reversal
European lawmakers are mobilizing to probe FIFA President Gianni Infantino after an unprecedented reversal of a World Cup suspension for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun.
European lawmakers are mobilizing to probe FIFA President Gianni Infantino after an unprecedented reversal of a World Cup suspension for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun.
US-Belgium was the most-watched soccer telecast in US history
The latest host-nation game between the United States and Belgium in the round of 16 was a hot ticket for fans and TV ratings, turning the broadcast into a ratings demon that now stands as the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history.
The latest host-nation game between the United States and Belgium in the round of 16 was a hot ticket for fans and TV ratings, turning the broadcast into a ratings demon that now stands as the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history.
FIFA probes incident between IShowSpeed and fan during World Cup
FIFA said it is investigating an incident involving streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed and a fan in the stands during Friday's World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde.
FIFA said it is investigating an incident involving streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed and a fan in the stands during Friday's World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde.
Over 600 drones have now been seized near World Cup sites
More than 600 drones have been seized near FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament began, according to the TSA.
More than 600 drones have been seized near FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament began, according to the TSA.
Bucknell ex-coach charged after football player’s death
A former strength and conditioning coach at Bucknell University faces multiple charges, including felony aggravated hazing and reckless endangerment in the death of a football player who collapsed during training.
A former strength and conditioning coach at Bucknell University faces multiple charges, including felony aggravated hazing and reckless endangerment in the death of a football player who collapsed during training.
Late Dallas Cowboys DE Marshawn Kneeland diagnosed with CTE
Researchers at Boston University diagnosed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with Stage 1 CTE following his death by suicide in North Texas last November.
Researchers at Boston University diagnosed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with Stage 1 CTE following his death by suicide in North Texas last November.
The FIFA rule that allowed Balogun to play despite red card
U.S. striker Folarin Balogun will be available for the team’s Monday World Cup match against Belgium after FIFA suspended his automatic one-game ban—originally issued after a controversial red card in the Round of 32.
U.S. striker Folarin Balogun will be available for the team’s Monday World Cup match against Belgium after FIFA suspended his automatic one-game ban—originally issued after a controversial red card in the Round of 32.
Chess federation suspends Kramnik for public cheating allegations against Daniel Naroditsky
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has suspended former world champion Vladimir Kramnik for at least one year after determining that he repeatedly made unsubstantiated public allegations of cheating against several players.
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has suspended former world champion Vladimir Kramnik for at least one year after determining that he repeatedly made unsubstantiated public allegations of cheating against several players.
It's a party at Houston Stadium!
FOX 26's Anthony Antoine and Carolina Sanchez bust a few moves with World Cup fans ahead of the Canada-Morocco match
FOX 26's Anthony Antoine and Carolina Sanchez bust a few moves with World Cup fans ahead of the Canada-Morocco match
Canada vs Morocco: Inside the 'Mini Morocco'
FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez gets a look inside a trailer that was decorated to celebrate Moroccan culture during the World Cup.
FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez gets a look inside a trailer that was decorated to celebrate Moroccan culture during the World Cup.
Canada vs Morocco: Canada fan walk to Houston Stadium
FOX 26's Olivia Dance joined Canada on their march to Houston Stadium before their match against Morocco.
FOX 26's Olivia Dance joined Canada on their march to Houston Stadium before their match against Morocco.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Morocco fans gather for parade to Houston Stadium
FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to fans of the Morocco World Cup team just ahead of their walk to Houston Stadium.
FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez spoke to fans of the Morocco World Cup team just ahead of their walk to Houston Stadium.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Canada fans prep to march to Houston Stadium
FOX 26's Olivia Dance spoke and a played beer pong with Canadian fans ahead of their march to Houston Stadium.
FOX 26's Olivia Dance spoke and a played beer pong with Canadian fans ahead of their march to Houston Stadium.
FIFA makes final ruling on US soccer star Folarin Balogun's controversial red card suspension
The United States Men's National Team is coming off of a massive victory on Wednesday night over Bosnia and Herzegovina, but there is a big cloud hanging over them for the next match against Belgium.
The United States Men's National Team is coming off of a massive victory on Wednesday night over Bosnia and Herzegovina, but there is a big cloud hanging over them for the next match against Belgium.
FIFA fans travel to Houston for World Cup matches
FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart spoke to Morocco fans who flew internationally for the team's Houston match. Coco Dominguez spoke to attendees at the EaDo Fan Festival about what they would sacrifice for their team to win.
FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart spoke to Morocco fans who flew internationally for the team's Houston match. Coco Dominguez spoke to attendees at the EaDo Fan Festival about what they would sacrifice for their team to win.
Rams legend LeRoy Irvin, 2-time All-Pro cornerback, dead at 68
Los Angeles Rams cornerback Leroy Irvin was named first-team All-Pro in 1981 after recording three interceptions, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in 16 NFL games.
Los Angeles Rams cornerback Leroy Irvin was named first-team All-Pro in 1981 after recording three interceptions, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in 16 NFL games.
Fans file lawsuit against StubHub over World Cup ticket cancellations
StubHub is facing a lawsuit from fans who are accusing the online ticket marketplace of not fulfilling their ticket request to attend the World Cup.
StubHub is facing a lawsuit from fans who are accusing the online ticket marketplace of not fulfilling their ticket request to attend the World Cup.
LeBron James’ agent seemingly reveals teams on his short list
The LeBron James sweepstakes IS heating up after his agent, Rich Paul, revealed his free agency short list on the “Game Over" podcast.
The LeBron James sweepstakes IS heating up after his agent, Rich Paul, revealed his free agency short list on the “Game Over" podcast.
France-Paraguay set to be hottest World Cup match yet
Weather forecasters predict this weekend’s World Cup knockout round clash between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia could be the hottest match of the 2026 tournament so far.
Weather forecasters predict this weekend’s World Cup knockout round clash between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia could be the hottest match of the 2026 tournament so far.
Red card rules at the FIFA World Cup: What can get a player sent off?
Florian Balogun was at the center of a controversial red-card decision in Wednesday's match between the U.S. and Bosnia and Herzegovina. This has left many to search for what exactly a player can be sent off for in a World Cup match.
Florian Balogun was at the center of a controversial red-card decision in Wednesday's match between the U.S. and Bosnia and Herzegovina. This has left many to search for what exactly a player can be sent off for in a World Cup match.