Germany's Franz Beckenbauer, who won World Cup as both player and coach, dies

Former Bayern Munich great Franz Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup both as a player and coach with Germany, has died at 78.
JANUARY 8
Germany's Franz Beckenbauer, who won World Cup as both player and coach, dies

Mario Zagallo, the World Cup winning player and coach for Brazil, dies at age 92

The first person to win the World Cup both as a player and a manager, Zagallo is for many Brazilian soccer fans synonymous with patriotism,...
JANUARY 6
Mario Zagallo, the World Cup winning player and coach for Brazil, dies at age 92

Kylian Mbappe says Lionel Messi 'didn't receive the respect he deserved' at PSG

Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi played alongside each other for two seasons at PSG.
JANUARY 5
Kylian Mbappe says Lionel Messi 'didn't receive the respect he deserved' at PSG

Brazil coach Fernando Diniz fired, Sao Paulo's Dorival Júnior could replace him

Fernando Diniz split the Brazil job with coaching Fluminense, the Copa Libertadores champion.
JANUARY 5
Brazil coach Fernando Diniz fired, Sao Paulo's Dorival Júnior could replace him

MetLife Stadium to remove 1,740 seats for 2026 World Cup, hopes to host final

MetLife Stadium officials plan to remove 1,740 seats to widen the field for World Cup matches as they hope to host the 2026 final.
JANUARY 4
MetLife Stadium to remove 1,740 seats for 2026 World Cup, hopes to host final

Our 2024 sports wish list: A USWNT bounceback, the Ohtani show and a healthy Aaron Rodgers

If all these things go down in 2024, it's not a guarantee we'll all be happy – but we will have been resoundingly entertained.
JANUARY 1
Our 2024 sports wish list: A USWNT bounceback, the Ohtani show and a healthy Aaron Rodgers

Christ the Redeemer lit in Pele shirt as Brazil honors first anniversary of his death

Christ the Redeemer has been lit up in a Pele shirt among Brazilian tributes to the soccer great on the first anniversary of his death.
DECEMBER 30, 2023
Christ the Redeemer lit in Pele shirt as Brazil honors first anniversary of his death

Hugo Lloris will reportedly join LAFC after 11 years with Tottenham

Former Tottenham and France captain Hugo Lloris has reached a verbal agreement to join MLS side Los Angeles FC, according to multiple report...
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Hugo Lloris will reportedly join LAFC after 11 years with Tottenham

Man City cruise past Fluminense in Club World Cup final to lift fifth trophy in 2023

It gave City a first Club World Cup title and Europe a 16th in 17 editions of FIFA's competition for continental champions.
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Man City cruise past Fluminense in Club World Cup final to lift fifth trophy in 2023

Vincent Cavin hired as assistant to USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter

The 48-year-old Vincent Cavin had been with the Swiss soccer association as an assistant coach on the men's national team since 2014.
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Vincent Cavin hired as assistant to USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter

Newcastle GK Martin Dubravka confronted by a fan on the field at Chelsea

Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka was confronted by a fan who ran onto the field during Tuesday’s English League Cup quarterfinal match.
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Newcastle GK Martin Dubravka confronted by a fan on the field at Chelsea

Why ticket demand is so high for Euro 2024, soccer's biggest party

Beyond the big stars and most decorated teams, the Euros’ broad mix forms its enduring magic. It's a regional event with a global audience.
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Why ticket demand is so high for Euro 2024, soccer's biggest party

Lionel Messi's World Cup win one year later, and a whirlwind since

In honor of the anniversary of Lionel Messi's crowning achievement, let's take a look back at what Messi has accomplished in the year since...
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Lionel Messi's World Cup win one year later, and a whirlwind since

FIFA Club World Cup dates in the United States confirmed

FIFA says the first edition of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup in the United States will be staged from June 15 to July 13, 2025.
DECEMBER 17, 2023
FIFA Club World Cup dates in the United States confirmed

Set of Lionel Messi World Cup shirts sell for $7.8 million at auction

Six jerseys worn by soccer superstar Lionel Messi during Argentina’s run at last year’s World Cup have sold for $7.8 million.
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Set of Lionel Messi World Cup shirts sell for $7.8 million at auction

Messi, Mbappé, Haaland; Bonmatí, Hermoso, Caicedo finalists for FIFA best player

The nominees for FIFA's best men's player are the same players that were nominated for the Ballon d'Or while two women's World Cup winners a...
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Messi, Mbappé, Haaland; Bonmatí, Hermoso, Caicedo finalists for FIFA best player

USWNT coach Emma Hayes among finalists for Best FIFA Women's Coach award

FIFA announced its finalists for Best FIFA Women’s Coach and Best FIFA Men’s Coach for 2023 on Wednesday.
DECEMBER 13, 2023
USWNT coach Emma Hayes among finalists for Best FIFA Women's Coach award

One in five Women's World Cup players abused online, FIFA says

Players at the Women's World Cup were 29% more likely to receive online abuse than those at the men's tournament in 2022.
DECEMBER 11, 2023
One in five Women's World Cup players abused online, FIFA says

USMNT enters 2024 hopeful for future after tumultuous start to 2023

As the USMNT looks ahead to a consequential 2024, it's time for us to look back at the USMNT's roller-coaster 2023.
DECEMBER 11, 2023
USMNT enters 2024 hopeful for future after tumultuous start to 2023

U.S. Soccer Federation to build new training center outside Atlanta

The U.S. Soccer Federation's new training center will be built in Fayetteville, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta.
DECEMBER 7, 2023
U.S. Soccer Federation to build new training center outside Atlanta

Arsenal's late winners show resilience, boost belief in Premier League title bid

Scoring late goals has become the norm for Arsenal and it is setting the team on course for another shot at the Premier League title.
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Arsenal's late winners show resilience, boost belief in Premier League title bid

Injured Newcastle GK Nick Pope out 4 months. Team downplays David de Gea link

Nick Pope will miss four months with a shoulder injury, but the club said it hasn't approached former Manchester United keeper David de Gea.
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Injured Newcastle GK Nick Pope out 4 months. Team downplays David de Gea link

Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1B lawsuit after promoting for Binance NFTs

Cristiano Ronaldo has been hit with a class-action lawsuit seeking at least $1 billion in damages for promoting cryptocurrency-related NFTs.
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1B lawsuit after promoting for Binance NFTs

VAR official removed from Champions League game after call in PSG-Newcastle match

A video review official has been removed from his Wednesday assignment after a controversial handball penalty in the PSG-Newcastle game.
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
VAR official removed from Champions League game after call in PSG-Newcastle match

Pep Guardiola praises late Terry Venables' 'incredible' impact on Spanish soccer

Pep Guardiola looked back with fondness at Terry Venables' time at Barcelona in the wake of the English coach's death at the age of 80.
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Pep Guardiola praises late Terry Venables' 'incredible' impact on Spanish soccer

ABOUT THE 2022 WORLD CUP

The 2022 FIFA World Cup™ in Qatar is the 22nd edition of the biggest sporting event on the planet. The tournament is already at a fever pitch, being held in the winter for the first time since 1930.

The FOX family of networks and the FOX Sports app are your complete home for World Cup content, including live matches, complete highlights, commentary and analysis, and full-match replays. You can also watch full-length replays on Tubi.

Check out our FIFA World Cup 2022 Fan Guide for everything you need to know about this year's event.