How 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' became the World Cup anthem of Team USA amid hot start
As the U.S. men’s national soccer team heard the final whistle blow at Lumen Field this past Friday, they also heard thousands in the sold-out crowd cheering and singing following a 2-0 victory over Australia that punched their ticket to the knockout stages of the World Cup.
As the U.S. men’s national soccer team heard the final whistle blow at Lumen Field this past Friday, they also heard thousands in the sold-out crowd cheering and singing following a 2-0 victory over Australia that punched their ticket to the knockout stages of the World Cup.
Portugal fans: 'It's not about Ronaldo, it's about the team'
We stopped by to talk to Portugal fans outside Houston Stadium who are honoring Diogo Jota, a Portugal player who passed last year.
We stopped by to talk to Portugal fans outside Houston Stadium who are honoring Diogo Jota, a Portugal player who passed last year.
Live updates: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Houston
Portugal and Uzbekistan will kick off for their second match in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The two will play at Houston Stadium, trying to continue their best to stay alive in their Group.
Portugal and Uzbekistan will kick off for their second match in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The two will play at Houston Stadium, trying to continue their best to stay alive in their Group.
How to watch today’s FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: Tuesday, June 23
It's day 12 of the FIFA World Cup with four matches taking place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico! Today's matches are Portugal vs Uzbekistan, England vs Ghana, Panama vs Croatia, and Columbia vs Congo.
It's day 12 of the FIFA World Cup with four matches taking place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico! Today's matches are Portugal vs Uzbekistan, England vs Ghana, Panama vs Croatia, and Columbia vs Congo.
Messi sets history at Dallas Stadium during Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria
Track live World Cup updates from Dallas Stadium, including severe weather alerts, pre-match fan rallies, and the post-game BRESH party at Texas Live!
Track live World Cup updates from Dallas Stadium, including severe weather alerts, pre-match fan rallies, and the post-game BRESH party at Texas Live!
Argentina’s Lionel Messi makes World Cup history in Texas
One of the biggest names in soccer made World Cup history in Texas on Monday.
One of the biggest names in soccer made World Cup history in Texas on Monday.
FBI seizes 39 drones for violating World Cup flight restrictions over Dallas Stadium, Fair Park
Federal authorities have seized 39 drones in less than two weeks for violating temporary flight restrictions over World Cup events in North Texas, the FBI announced Monday.
Federal authorities have seized 39 drones in less than two weeks for violating temporary flight restrictions over World Cup events in North Texas, the FBI announced Monday.
Iran team leaves note in World Cup locker room: ‘Thank you, Los Angeles’
Iran left a note in their locker room at SoFi Stadium following their match with Belgium, showing their gratitude to the city of Los Angeles for their hospitality.
Iran left a note in their locker room at SoFi Stadium following their match with Belgium, showing their gratitude to the city of Los Angeles for their hospitality.
How to watch today’s FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: Monday, June 22
It's day 11 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with four matches taking place in the U.S. and Mexico! Today's matches are Argentina vs Austria, France vs Iraq, Norway vs Senegal, and Jordan vs Algeria.
It's day 11 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with four matches taking place in the U.S. and Mexico! Today's matches are Argentina vs Austria, France vs Iraq, Norway vs Senegal, and Jordan vs Algeria.
FIFA Fan Festival attendance tops 107,000 in Houston
The Houston Host Committee says FIFA Fan Festival welcomed more than 107,000 attendees during the tournament's first week, exceeding expectations by 30%.
The Houston Host Committee says FIFA Fan Festival welcomed more than 107,000 attendees during the tournament's first week, exceeding expectations by 30%.
Klyde Warren Park swarmed by Argentina fans ahead of Dallas World Cup match
A large, high-energy crowd of ticketless Argentina fans gathered early at downtown Dallas' Klyde Warren Park for a vibrant pre-World Cup rally ahead of Monday's highly anticipated match against Austria.
A large, high-energy crowd of ticketless Argentina fans gathered early at downtown Dallas' Klyde Warren Park for a vibrant pre-World Cup rally ahead of Monday's highly anticipated match against Austria.
How to watch today’s FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: Sunday, June 21
It's day 11 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with four matches taking place in the U.S. and Mexico! Today's matches are Spain vs Saudi Arabia, Belgium vs IR Iran, Uruguay vs Cabo Verde, and New Zealand vs Egypt.
It's day 11 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with four matches taking place in the U.S. and Mexico! Today's matches are Spain vs Saudi Arabia, Belgium vs IR Iran, Uruguay vs Cabo Verde, and New Zealand vs Egypt.
Argentina vs Austria World Cup 2026: North Texas fan hubs buzzing before Messi kickoff
North Texas is buzzing as Argentina and Austria fans pack local watch spots ahead of Monday's massive World Cup clash in Arlington
North Texas is buzzing as Argentina and Austria fans pack local watch spots ahead of Monday's massive World Cup clash in Arlington
Houston FIFA fever continues despite Fan Festival shutdown
Storms shut down Houston's FIFA Fan Festival on Saturday, but fans continued to party around the clock. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart was in the middle of a packed EaDo restaurant that's listed as a spot for Houston's "Football Fiesta."
Storms shut down Houston's FIFA Fan Festival on Saturday, but fans continued to party around the clock. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart was in the middle of a packed EaDo restaurant that's listed as a spot for Houston's "Football Fiesta."
Netherlands beats Sweden in Houston FIFA World Cup match
The Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 in their FIFA World Cup match in Houston on Saturday. The city's Fan Festival was shut down for Saturday due to storms.
The Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 in their FIFA World Cup match in Houston on Saturday. The city's Fan Festival was shut down for Saturday due to storms.
IShowSpeed at Netherlands vs Sweden FIFA World Cup match in Houston
FOX 26 Houston's Anthony Antoine and Carolina Sanchez catch up with IShowSpeed after the first half of the Netherlands vs Sweden FIFA World Cup match.
FOX 26 Houston's Anthony Antoine and Carolina Sanchez catch up with IShowSpeed after the first half of the Netherlands vs Sweden FIFA World Cup match.
Fans head indoors after rain pauses FIFA Fan Fest in Houston
FIFA Fan Festival was paused due to weather shortly before the Netherlands vs Sweden match was set to begin. Fans headed indoors to catch the match.
FIFA Fan Festival was paused due to weather shortly before the Netherlands vs Sweden match was set to begin. Fans headed indoors to catch the match.
2026 World Cup ranch craze sparks TSA-friendly travel sizes
Kraft unveiled packs of TSA-friendly packs of ranch dressing that are small enough for carry-on luggage as World Cup fans want to stock up.
Kraft unveiled packs of TSA-friendly packs of ranch dressing that are small enough for carry-on luggage as World Cup fans want to stock up.
Sweden, Netherlands fan march in Houston streets ahead of World Cup match
Fans of the Netherlands and Sweden marched to Houston Stadium ahead of their FIFA World Cup match.
Fans of the Netherlands and Sweden marched to Houston Stadium ahead of their FIFA World Cup match.
Swedish fans gather in Houston ahead of FIFA World Cup match
Swedish fans are gathered at Helix Park in Houston. They will march to Houston Stadium for the Netherlands vs Sweden FIFA World Cup match.
Swedish fans are gathered at Helix Park in Houston. They will march to Houston Stadium for the Netherlands vs Sweden FIFA World Cup match.