FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone opens on DC's National Mall

The countdown to the FIFA World Cup is nearly over, and excitement is building as the U.S. Men’s National Team heads into the tournament with confidence. The first match kicks off later Thursday in Mexico City.

White House UFC fight could cost $60M, involve multiple federal agencies

New legal filings have offered a glimpse at the potential cost of President Donald Trump’s planned UFC fight event on the South Lawn of the White House scheduled for this weekend.

UFC White House Octagon tour offers first look at setup

President Donald Trump’s planned UFC event on the White House South Lawn, part of the celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary, is set for this weekend, with seven mixed martial arts matches scheduled for Sunday.

How to watch the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 and is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. 

Republicans extend Congressional Baseball Game winning streak with 11-2 rout

Republicans kept their winning streak alive for the sixth year in a row Wednesday night, defeating Democrats 11-2 in the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at Nationals Park.

Croatia arrives in Northern Virginia as World Cup excitement builds

World Cup excitement continued to grow across the Washington region Tuesday as Croatia's national soccer team arrived at Dulles International Airport ahead of the tournament.

San Antonio Spurs rally past New York Knicks in crucial Game 3 of 2026 NBA Finals

The San Antonio Spurs erased a seven-point halftime deficit behind Victor Wembanyama to defeat the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals and cut New York's series lead to 2-1.

Trump booed by Madison Square Garden crowd in NBA Finals

President Donald Trump, a longtime Knicks fan, was loudly booed during the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.

World Cup 2026: These players competing in the soccer tournament play for professional clubs

With the 2026 World Cup just days away, here is a complete guide to the soccer club teams that Team USA’s players call home when they aren't wearing the stars and stripes on the global stage.

New lawsuit challenges UFC event at White House on Trump’s birthday

With just over a week to go until UFC combatants square off on the White House South Lawn, a new federal lawsuit looks to stop the June 14 event.

World Cup opening ceremonies: What to know

The 2026 World Cup ceremonies are taking place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico and will celebrate sports and soccer, while representing the host nations' cultures.

The Final Countdown to FIFA World Cup 2026 | Futbol HQ
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Around the country and coast-to-coast, we check in the host cities counting down to the kick-off of FIFA World Cup 2026 - starting in less than one week!

World Cup fever at Dick's House of Sport in Gaithersburg
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Dick's House of Sport held it grand opening Thursday in Gaithersburg with a special appearance from Washington Mystics star Lauren Betts. FOX 5's Chad Ricardo has the scoop.

FIFA World Cup excitement builds in the DMV

Excitement is growing across the D.C. region as the countdown to the FIFA World Cup continues.