With excitement, FIFA World Cup Qatar brings controversies
For more than a decade, controversy surrounded Qatar hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup and human rights organizations have been raising red flags from abuse of workers to the county's treatment of women and the LGBTQ community.
For more than a decade, controversy surrounded Qatar hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup and human rights organizations have been raising red flags from abuse of workers to the county's treatment of women and the LGBTQ community.
Qatar's human rights questioned as World Cup nears
Tensions are tearing at Qatar, a conservative Muslim emirate that restricts alcohol, bans drugs and suppresses free speech, as it prepares to welcome possibly rowdy crowds for the first World Cup in the Middle East. James Torrez reports
Tensions are tearing at Qatar, a conservative Muslim emirate that restricts alcohol, bans drugs and suppresses free speech, as it prepares to welcome possibly rowdy crowds for the first World Cup in the Middle East. James Torrez reports
What is the offside rule in soccer?
KTVU's Jason Appelbaum breaks down the offside rule in soccer.
KTVU's Jason Appelbaum breaks down the offside rule in soccer.
Rooting on your team at the World Cup
Sal Castaneda explains who will be rooting for what team during the world cup.
Sal Castaneda explains who will be rooting for what team during the world cup.
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.
Human rights groups have raised concerns over how police will deal with violations of Islamic laws criminalizing public drunkenness and homosexuality.
KTVU sponsors 2022 World Cup viewing parties
KTVU FOX 2 is a proud media sponsor of free 2022 FIFA World Cup public viewing parties hosted by Street Soccer USA and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department.
KTVU FOX 2 is a proud media sponsor of free 2022 FIFA World Cup public viewing parties hosted by Street Soccer USA and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department.
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.
Billboards arose across the country with personalized messages of encouragement to USMNT members from everyone's favorite fictional soccer coach, Ted Lasso.
World Cup 2022: A viewer's guide to soccer's biggest tournament
Here are a few things to watch when group games get going in the smallest country ever to host a World Cup.
Here are a few things to watch when group games get going in the smallest country ever to host a World Cup.
Here are the best US cities for soccer fans
Los Angeles, which boasts two MLS clubs, ranked number 1 on the list.
Los Angeles, which boasts two MLS clubs, ranked number 1 on the list.
Hooligans not welcome: What you should know about laws and customs in Qatar ahead of 2022 World Cup
The conservative Muslim nation may show little tolerance for the booze-fueled hooliganism that has unfolded at tournaments past.
The conservative Muslim nation may show little tolerance for the booze-fueled hooliganism that has unfolded at tournaments past.
U.S. men's World Cup roster to be announced Wednesday
The United States men's soccer team will announce its final World Cup roster at 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
The United States men's soccer team will announce its final World Cup roster at 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
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.
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.
FOX Super 6 World Cup Bracket Challenge: 10 tips to win $1 million dollars
$1 million dollars is up for grabs in the FOX Super 6 World Cup Bracket Challenge. Jason McIntyre gives you simple tips on how to win this seven-figure cash prize.
$1 million dollars is up for grabs in the FOX Super 6 World Cup Bracket Challenge. Jason McIntyre gives you simple tips on how to win this seven-figure cash prize.
2022 World Cup: This could be Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's last appearance in the tournament
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are among a handful of players hoping for a final hurrah in what is likely to be their last World Cup appearance.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are among a handful of players hoping for a final hurrah in what is likely to be their last World Cup appearance.
2022 World Cup: Team USA heads to tournament with players struggling for game time
Team USA heads to the tournament after a loss to Japan and a draw against Saudi Arabia, leaving the U.S. with one win, three losses, and three draws in games against World Cup-bound teams.
Team USA heads to the tournament after a loss to Japan and a draw against Saudi Arabia, leaving the U.S. with one win, three losses, and three draws in games against World Cup-bound teams.
FBI teams up with FIFA to help protect the 2022 World Cup
FIFA and the FBI will work together to prevent crimes like illegal betting and match-fixing. FIFA is also teaming up with the agency because the U.S. will co-host the next World Cup with Canada and Mexico.
FIFA and the FBI will work together to prevent crimes like illegal betting and match-fixing. FIFA is also teaming up with the agency because the U.S. will co-host the next World Cup with Canada and Mexico.
Where can you watch the World Cup? FIFA lists official viewing sites
Entry to some events will be free and some will have an entry charge, FIFA said in a statement on Monday.
Entry to some events will be free and some will have an entry charge, FIFA said in a statement on Monday.
2022 World Cup: Who’s on Team USA?
Team USA has a young, talented roster of players entering this year’s World Cup with a hunger and something to prove.
Team USA has a young, talented roster of players entering this year’s World Cup with a hunger and something to prove.
AI will help referees make offside calls at 2022 FIFA World Cup
It's the third World Cup in a row that sees FIFA introduce new technology to help referees.
It's the third World Cup in a row that sees FIFA introduce new technology to help referees.
FIFA 2026 World Cup: Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Miami among host cities selected
Philadelphia, San Francisco, Boston, and Kansas City are among the cities selected to host the 2026 World Cup.
Philadelphia, San Francisco, Boston, and Kansas City are among the cities selected to host the 2026 World Cup.