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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NC State athletes' lawsuit against ex-head trainer alleging abuse dismissed by judge
A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former North Carolina State male athletes alleging sexual abuse by the former director of sports medicine.
A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former North Carolina State male athletes alleging sexual abuse by the former director of sports medicine.
Kentucky football mourns Nic Smith after defensive lineman found dead on campus
Nic Smith, a defensive lineman for Kentucky, has died, the program announced. He was 20.
Nic Smith, a defensive lineman for Kentucky, has died, the program announced. He was 20.
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.
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.
Hosting FIFA World Cup party? Here are soccer-themed food, drink items you can get
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just days away, major brands are rolling out soccer-themed snacks, drinks and collectibles to help fans celebrate.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just days away, major brands are rolling out soccer-themed snacks, drinks and collectibles to help fans celebrate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Simone Biles reveals near-death experience: 'Almost dying wasn't on my bingo card this week'
Olympic legend Simone Biles revealed that she "almost died" in a cryptic Instagram post this weekend.
Olympic legend Simone Biles revealed that she "almost died" in a cryptic Instagram post this weekend.
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 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
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!
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!
Kyle Busch's wife opens up after NASCAR legend's death: 'Our hearts are absolutely shattered'
Kyle Busch's wife released a statement on Friday following the NASCAR legend's tragic death. Here's what to know.
Kyle Busch's wife released a statement on Friday following the NASCAR legend's tragic death. Here's what to know.
Chicago Bears announce intentions to build stadium in Hammond, Indiana
The Chicago Bears plan to move forward with building their new stadium out of state.
The Chicago Bears plan to move forward with building their new stadium out of state.
World Cup fever at Dick's House of Sport in Gaithersburg
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.
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.
Excitement is growing across the D.C. region as the countdown to the FIFA World Cup continues.