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.

The history behind the World Cup trophy

The FIFA World Cup trophy, soccer’s most sought-after prize, will be hoisted once again after the final match Sunday. Here's the story behind the statue.

CBP officers seize counterfeit FIFA World Cup jerseys at Port of Rochester

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says officers working at the Rochester, New York port of entry seized 80 counterfeit soccer jerseys, including 40 FIFA jerseys.

Spain vs. Argentina final preview: Messi, Lamine Yamal collide for World Cup title

The 2026 FIFA World Cup comes down to Spain and Argentina, a final built around legacy, youth, defense, late goals and one more chance for Lionel Messi to lift the trophy.

France vs. England Bronze Final preview: Will stars play in third-place game?

France and England missed the World Cup Final, but one more match remains. The Bronze Final brings two heavyweight teams, several Golden Boot contenders and real rotation questions to Miami.

Montgomery County human trafficking operation leads to 61 arrests, 28 victims rescued during FIFA World Cup

A months-long operation targeting human trafficking and child exploitation during the FIFA World Cup led to dozens of arrests and the recovery of nearly 30 victims, according to Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable Ryan Gable.

England vs. Argentina preview: Messi, Kane, Bellingham meet in historic semifinal

England and Argentina meet in a World Cup semifinal loaded with history, star power and Golden Boot stakes. The winner advances to face Spain in the Final.

What is the World Cup Bronze Final? Third-place game history, winners

The World Cup will still have one more match before the final: the Bronze Final. Here’s why the third-place game exists, when it is played and every team that has finished third since 1930.

Aldi UK store removes Argentinian wine from shelves ahead of World Cup match

One U.K.-based Aldi grocery store has removed its Argentinian wine from store shelves in solidarity with England ahead of Wednesday's FIFA World Cup Match.

Dallas barber cuts hair for Spain, France players ahead of semifinal showdown

A Dallas-based barber has been making sure the Spain national team's hair look good during their World Cup run, and his work has gotten so popular, the French team is asking for his skills ahead of their semifinal match in Dallas.