France reaches World Cup semifinals, beats Uruguay 2-0

A shot that flew directly at the hands of the opposing goalkeeper turned into a World Cup goal for Antoine Griezmann.

Belgium eliminates Brazil, advances to World Cup semifinals

Neymar used Brazil's famed yellow jersey to shield his anguish. The Belgians, clad in red and dancing in a celebratory circle nearby, couldn't hide their relief.

Houston World Cup fans fly to Russia

Soccer fans have been glued to FOX for the World Cup for the past couple of weeks, but two fans in Houston just had to see it in person. 

Mexican soccer fans' celebration trigger earthquake sensors

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Thousands of exuberant Mexican soccer fans took to the streets Sunday to cheer their national team's long-shot win against Germany in Mexico's first match of the 2018 World Cup soccer tournament.

World Cup 2026 coming to Houston? City officials weigh in on economic benefits

The FIFA World Cup is officially coming to North America in 2026. Houston is one of 23 cities bidding to host some World Cup games. Only 16 cities from across Canada, Mexico and the US will be chosen for the 48-team tournament.

How a national team qualifies for the 2018 FIFA World Cup

Qualifying rounds of the FIFA World Cup are some of the most exciting as teams compete for a chance to represent their country in a prestigious global event.

Here's why the World Cup is a big deal for these 5 countries

The World Cup is the biggest sporting event on the globe, attracting billions of viewers every four years as nations contend for the coveted golden trophy. While the World Cup is a stage where soccer icons forge their legacy and attempt the etch their names into history, it’s also a big deal for the countries they represent.

Hazard wins FA Cup for Chelsea with victory over Manchester United

Eden Hazard ensured Chelsea's lackluster season ended on a high note by securing the FA Cup in a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the final on Saturday.

Animal rights groups slam bear use at soccer match

Animal rights groups have condemned the use of a bear that performed before a Russian soccer match.

FIFA urges Russia to hasten work on delayed World Cup arena

FIFA has urged Russia to speed up World Cup preparations at a stadium which needs "a huge amount of work" to be ready on time. With less than three months to go until the World Cup, the 45,000-seat Samara Arena is the only one of 12 stadiums which doesn't yet have a pitch installed.

Injuries leave host Russia limping ahead of World Cup

With less than three months to go until the World Cup in Russia, the host nation's players are dropping like flies. A spate of knee injuries this year has left the Russians hurrying to find cover at the back and trying to replace a key attacking threat.

Mexico has to solve 2 major questions before the World Cup

Eighty-seven days before taking on Germany in its first match of Russia 2018, Mexico appears to have only two major lingering questions for the final 23-man roster that will try to reach the quarterfinals for the first time in a tournament away from home. Is veteran defender Rafael Marquez going to be called? And if Giovani Dos Santos' lackluster performances put his spot in jeopardy?

United States men's soccer team fails to qualify for World Cup for first time since 1986

Twenty-eight years after one of the United States' most important victories came in stunning fashion at Trinidad to end a four-decade World Cup absence, the Americans' chances for the 2018 tournament in Russia ended on this island nation off the coast of Venezuela.