Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 in the DC area

The 2022 FIFA World Cup starts on Nov. 20, and with D.C. fans lauded as the "most excited" according to recent data, the District and surrounding areas are sure to be watching. But where to go to join your fellow soccer aficionados? 

How to watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 in the DC area

You can watch the 2022 World Cup for free here on FOX 5, but also on FOX Sports, FS1, and Tubi. Here’s how to see every match on your TV, phone, or computer.

World Cup teams nix plan to wear armbands seen as criticism of Qatar

The standoff was the latest dispute that threatened to overshadow tournament play. Qatar has faced criticism of its treatment of migrant workers and its criminalization of homosexuality.

2022 FIFA World Cup: DC region gets excited for games to kick off

The 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off Sunday morning, and according to a recent study, the DMV is one of the most excited regions in the country! FOX 5 spoke with some residents and bars in D.C. to find out how everyone is getting ready for all the excitement.

World Cup fans 'will survive' without beer, FIFA head says

When Qatar made its pitch to host the tournament, the country agreed to FIFA’s requirements of selling alcohol in stadiums.

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Qatar bans alcohol sales at World Cup stadiums in about-face

The decision comes only two days before games start in Qatar and raised questions about how much control FIFA retains over its tournament.

USMNT's Weston McKennie salutes military members in Qatar ahead of World Cup

The US Men's National Team midfielder is the son of an Air Force officer and spent part of his childhood in Germany, where his father was stationed.

World Cup 2022: Conservative Qatar prepares for world's biggest party

Human rights groups have raised concerns over how police will deal with violations of Islamic laws criminalizing public drunkenness and homosexuality.

USMNT members honored with 'Ted Lasso' billboards in hometowns

Billboards arose across the country with personalized messages of encouragement to USMNT members from everyone's favorite fictional soccer coach, Ted Lasso.

Former USMNT star Kyle Beckerman discusses 2022 FIFA World Cup

What's it like to be selected to the U.S. Men's National Team? FOX 5 spoke to Maryland native Kyle Beckerman about the exciting opportunity.

US Men's National Team World Cup 2022 roster revealed: Snubs and surprises

Forward Haji Wright  and defender Tim Ream were among the notable inclusions when United States men’s national team coach Gregg Berhalter named the Americans’ 26-man roster for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Qatar World Cup ambassador says homosexuality is 'damage in the mind'

Former Qatari national team player Khalid Salman made the statements in an interview, highlighting concerns about the conservative country’s treatment of gays and lesbians.