FIFA World Cup

World Cup Wednesday: Japan gets 2 late goals to beat Germany; young Spain squad dominates

November 23, 2022 1:14pm PST

Japan beat Germany in the first competitive meeting between the two nations. There were no goals between Morocco and Croatia, but plenty -- all on one side -- when Spain met Costa Rica.

Germany players cover mouths at World Cup in FIFA protest

November 23, 2022 7:42am PST

Germany's players covered their mouths for their team photo before their opening World Cup match in an apparent rebuke of FIFA’s clampdown on plans to wear armbands to protest discrimination in host nation Qatar.

Pope Francis prays for World Cup to be occasion for peace

November 23, 2022 5:46am PST

Pope Francis is a life-long soccer fan and has long promoted sport as a way of promoting solidarity and fraternity.

Iranian media blame World Cup loss to England on recent Mahsa Amini protests

November 22, 2022 7:08pm PST

Hard-line Iranian media are blaming the lopsided defeat on the unrest that has gripped the Islamic Republic since the Sept. 16 death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of the country’s morality police.

Mexico and Poland play out 0-0 draw at World Cup

November 22, 2022 2:08pm PST

Robert Lewandowski’s second-half penalty attempt was saved by Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, leaving Poland to settle for a 0-0 draw Tuesday at the World Cup.

Pele congratulates Weah for World Cup goal against Wales

November 22, 2022 1:38pm PST

Brazil great Pele congratulated United States forward Timothy Weah for scoring his debut goal in the World Cup in the Americans' 1-1 draw with Wales.

Video shows Japanese fans again cleaning stadium after World Cup match: ‘We respect the place’

November 22, 2022 11:21am PST

In what can be truly described as a class act, Japanese fans were again seen picking up bottles and other trash after the opening game. It’s not the first time either.

FIFA World Cup history: Here's every country that's won the World Cup since 1930 (list)

November 22, 2022 10:51am PST

Do you know when the first World Cup was held? Do you know where it was held? Do you know who won the first World Cup match? Here's every country that's won the World Cup since 1930.

USA vs England: Win $25K playing the FOX Bet Super 6 World Cup Challenge special

November 22, 2022 10:17am PST

Team USA will battle England in the World Cup and you'll have a chance to win $25,000 with FOX Bet Super 6.

Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Manchester United 'with immediate effect'

November 22, 2022 9:53am PST

Cristiano Ronaldo will leave Manchester United “with immediate effect,” the Premier League club said Tuesday.

Frappart becomes 1st woman ref for men's World Cup match

November 22, 2022 9:32am PST

Stephanie Frappart of France made soccer history Tuesday as the first woman to officiate a men’s World Cup match when she took the field as the fourth official in the game between Mexico and Poland.

How does USA advance at World Cup? We track all Group B scenarios

November 22, 2022 6:21am PST

After a likely three points turned into one for the United States on Monday night with a 1-1 tie against Wales, there are a swath of scenarios that will dictate whether the team has a medium or long-term future in the 2022 World Cup.

Mighty Messi, Argentina open World Cup with stunning loss, now face uphill climb

November 22, 2022 5:08am PST

Lionel Messi and Argentina were on the receiving end of one of the biggest stunners in World Cup history Tuesday, as Saudi Arabia pulled off a monumental 2-1 upset at Lusail Stadium.

World Cup 2022: USA-Wales ends in 1-1 draw

November 21, 2022 1:55pm PST

Gareth Bale converted a penalty kick in the 82nd minute to offset Tim Weah’s first-half goal and give Wales a 1-1 draw Monday in the return to the World Cup for both nations.