FIFA World Cup: US host cities say FIFA owes them $1 million each from promised legacy contribution
U.S. host cities are demanding reimbursement from FIFA, claiming the international soccer governing body hasn’t distributed funding earmarked for operational projects for this year’s World Cup.
U.S. host cities are demanding reimbursement from FIFA, claiming the international soccer governing body hasn’t distributed funding earmarked for operational projects for this year’s World Cup.
UEFA threatens FIFA with legal action over Infantino’s failed World Cup plan
UEFA has warned FIFA that it may take legal action over Gianni Infantino’s abandoned plan to bring private investors into a company controlling future World Cup business.
UEFA has warned FIFA that it may take legal action over Gianni Infantino’s abandoned plan to bring private investors into a company controlling future World Cup business.
FIFA scraps plan to sell World Cup stake to private investors following backlash, Infantino says
FIFA is now scrapping plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors following global criticism.
FIFA is now scrapping plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors following global criticism.
FIFA studies expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 teams: Reuters
FIFA is studying whether to expand the 2030 men's World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, according to a document reviewed by Reuters, as the tournament prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
FIFA is studying whether to expand the 2030 men's World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, according to a document reviewed by Reuters, as the tournament prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
FIFA World Cup: UEFA says it will boycott tournament over $20 billion investor plan
UEFA, the Union of European Football Association, says it will boycott the FIFA World Cup if plans to sell a stake in the tournament go through.
UEFA, the Union of European Football Association, says it will boycott the FIFA World Cup if plans to sell a stake in the tournament go through.
CBP officers seize nearly 20,000 counterfeit FIFA World Cup items at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says agents at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston seized nearly 20,000 counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says agents at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston seized nearly 20,000 counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise.
IRS in the hot seat over potential cash grab from Spain's World Cup winnings: 'It's a rip-off'
As reigning 2026 FIFA World Cup champions, Spain won $50 million in prize money, but a large portion of that could be subject to federal taxes in the United States — potentially up to 30%.
As reigning 2026 FIFA World Cup champions, Spain won $50 million in prize money, but a large portion of that could be subject to federal taxes in the United States — potentially up to 30%.
2030 FIFA World Cup will span across 3 continents and 6 countries, may expand to 64 teams
After 39 days, 72 group stage matches, the Round of 32, the Round of 16, the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and third-place Bronze match, the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded Sunday with Spain defeating Argentina 1 -0. Now the world will have to wait four more years for the next World Cup in 2030 which will span across three continents and six countries
After 39 days, 72 group stage matches, the Round of 32, the Round of 16, the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and third-place Bronze match, the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded Sunday with Spain defeating Argentina 1 -0. Now the world will have to wait four more years for the next World Cup in 2030 which will span across three continents and six countries
World Cup Watch Party At The Wharf
Fox 5's Cesar Cornejo joins us from The Wharf, where fans gather to watch the World Cup final.
Fox 5's Cesar Cornejo joins us from The Wharf, where fans gather to watch the World Cup final.
FULL: Spain lifts World Cup Trophy 🏆 | 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy presentation
Spain have won the second World Cup title in its history, defeating Lionel Messi and Argentina 1-0 in a final for the history books. President Donald Trump presented La Roja with their trophy.
Spain have won the second World Cup title in its history, defeating Lionel Messi and Argentina 1-0 in a final for the history books. President Donald Trump presented La Roja with their trophy.
DC region reacts to Spain winning 2026 World Cup
Watch the Washington, DC region react to Spain winning the 2026 World Cup.
Watch the Washington, DC region react to Spain winning the 2026 World Cup.
President Trump presents World Cup to Spain
As the president of one of the tournament’s host nations, Trump was there Sunday to help deliver soccer’s greatest prize to Spain.
As the president of one of the tournament’s host nations, Trump was there Sunday to help deliver soccer’s greatest prize to Spain.
Mbappé tops Messi for Golden Boot, all-time record
The race for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot as the tournament’s top goal scorer came down to the final weekend.
The race for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot as the tournament’s top goal scorer came down to the final weekend.
Shakira, Justin Bieber, Muppets take stage for World Cup halftime
A star-studded World Cup halftime show began with one of pop music’s biggest stars joined by two of the biggest stars in Brazilian soccer history. Madonna kicked off the celebration by performing her 2000 dance-pop hit "Music," flanked by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.
A star-studded World Cup halftime show began with one of pop music’s biggest stars joined by two of the biggest stars in Brazilian soccer history. Madonna kicked off the celebration by performing her 2000 dance-pop hit "Music," flanked by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.
Beat the Heat With Yala Greek Ice Cream
Yala Greek Ice Cream joins Fox 5's Jim Lokay to share their World Cup-themed ice cream.
Yala Greek Ice Cream joins Fox 5's Jim Lokay to share their World Cup-themed ice cream.
World Cup Final Predictions With Junior Sports Reporters Noah Bloom and Ellias Huang Essakali
Junior Sports Reporters Noah Bloom and Ellias Huang Essakali give their thoughts on this year's World Cup and the upcoming final match.
Junior Sports Reporters Noah Bloom and Ellias Huang Essakali give their thoughts on this year's World Cup and the upcoming final match.
World Cup Watch Party At The Warf
Fox 5's Cesar Cornejo joins us from The Warf, where fans gather to watch the World Cup final.
Fox 5's Cesar Cornejo joins us from The Warf, where fans gather to watch the World Cup final.
World Cup final: How much money does the winning team get?
On Sunday, either Spain or Argentina will celebrate their World Cup win with the hoisting of the trophy and a championship ring for each player. The winning team will also get a massive payout.
On Sunday, either Spain or Argentina will celebrate their World Cup win with the hoisting of the trophy and a championship ring for each player. The winning team will also get a massive payout.
How Do Team Managers Impact Game Play?
Tamir Linhart, owner of Golden Boot Soccer, joins Fox 5's Chad Ricardo to share how managers impact the success of a World Cup team.
Tamir Linhart, owner of Golden Boot Soccer, joins Fox 5's Chad Ricardo to share how managers impact the success of a World Cup team.
Montgomery County Food Bank Hosting World Cup Food Drive
Photojournalist Matthew Myers joins us from Manna Food Center to hear about their World Cup food drive and how you can help.
Photojournalist Matthew Myers joins us from Manna Food Center to hear about their World Cup food drive and how you can help.