Houston family in Qatar for World Cup
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A family from Houston shares their experience traveling to Qatar to watch a World Cup match.

World Cup teams nix plan to wear armbands seen as criticism of Qatar

The standoff was the latest dispute that threatened to overshadow tournament play. Qatar has faced criticism of its treatment of migrant workers and its criminalization of homosexuality.

Houstonians celebrate start of 2022 World Cup
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The 2022 FIFA World Cup has begun and Houstonians are officially in the spirit, geared up, and ready to root for their favorite team! FOX 26's Shelby Rose speaks with fans at a watch party.

World Cup fans 'will survive' without beer, FIFA head says

When Qatar made its pitch to host the tournament, the country agreed to FIFA’s requirements of selling alcohol in stadiums.

Most popular $1 Million Dollar World Cup Bracket Challenge picks

From Brazil to the USA and more, find out which countries are the most popular selections in the FOX Super 6 World Cup Bracket Challenge.

Qatar bans alcohol sales at World Cup stadiums in about-face

The decision comes only two days before games start in Qatar and raised questions about how much control FIFA retains over its tournament.

FIFA World Cup: How to pronounce Qatar

One of the biggest questions going into this year's World Cup is how to pronounce the host country's name. We talked to native Arabic speakers about the proper way to pronounce Qatar in English.

How to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Houston

You can watch the 2022 World Cup for free on FOX 26, but also on FOX Sports, FS1, and Tubi. Here’s how to see every match on your TV, phone, or computer.

2022 FIFA World Cup: What stadiums in Qatar will host the games?

With the 2022 FIFA World Cup quickly approaching, there are several stadiums that will be used throughout the tournament in the country of Qatar. Here's a look at where the games will be played.

World Cup 2022: Conservative Qatar prepares for world's biggest party

Human rights groups have raised concerns over how police will deal with violations of Islamic laws criminalizing public drunkenness and homosexuality.

US Men?s National Team to compete in 2022 FIFA World Cup for first time since 2014
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FOX 26 is your home for the 2022 World Cup and the U.S. Men?s National Team is hard at work preparing as we count down the days until the matches start Sunday when Qatar takes on Ecuador, but on Monday, Team USA will kick off its World Cup Run with a match against Wales.

World Cup 2022: Houston Dynamo, Dash to host watch parties for fans

Attendees can win prizes like autographed memorabilia, bobbleheads, and tote bags at their watch parties as well as get a chance to meet Houston Dynamo and Dash legends, coaches, and staff.

Hey Yank! It's football, not soccer. Or is it?

It's not an American thing. As a word, "soccer" is as English as a pint of warm ale.

USMNT members honored with 'Ted Lasso' billboards in hometowns

Billboards arose across the country with personalized messages of encouragement to USMNT members from everyone's favorite fictional soccer coach, Ted Lasso.