San Jose soccer fans go wild for Team Mexico win
San Jose's San Pedro Square was a sea of green on Thursday, during the FIFA World Cup kickoff match as Mexico took on South Africa – the first soccer game airing on a large TV screen for anyone to see.
San Jose's San Pedro Square was a sea of green on Thursday, during the FIFA World Cup kickoff match as Mexico took on South Africa – the first soccer game airing on a large TV screen for anyone to see.
World Cup fans flock to watch party in San Jose
First goal from Mexico live from KTVU. Look at the excitement of World Cup fans firsthand at the watch party between Mexico and South Africa. Fans erupted in cheers after the first goal was made.
First goal from Mexico live from KTVU. Look at the excitement of World Cup fans firsthand at the watch party between Mexico and South Africa. Fans erupted in cheers after the first goal was made.
What is the offside rule in soccer? When it is called and how it works
Offside is one of soccer’s most confusing rules, but the basic idea is simple once you know what referees are looking for.
Offside is one of soccer’s most confusing rules, but the basic idea is simple once you know what referees are looking for.
Bay Area soccer and the FIFA World Cup
Tommy Hodul, VP of PR and Communications for the Oakland Roots and Soul SC, gives insight on FIFA World Cup and watch party at Raimondi Park.
Tommy Hodul, VP of PR and Communications for the Oakland Roots and Soul SC, gives insight on FIFA World Cup and watch party at Raimondi Park.
Mexico’s moment in the spotlight
The World Cup is finally here, with Mexico hosting the opening match. But while millions are celebrating, Mexico City is also dealing with teacher protests, social unrest and criticism over government priorities. How much do these tensions affect the atmosphere surrounding one of the biggest sporting events on the planet? Celso Castilho, director of the Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies, at Vanderbilt University, gives insight.
The World Cup is finally here, with Mexico hosting the opening match. But while millions are celebrating, Mexico City is also dealing with teacher protests, social unrest and criticism over government priorities. How much do these tensions affect the atmosphere surrounding one of the biggest sporting events on the planet? Celso Castilho, director of the Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies, at Vanderbilt University, gives insight.
First day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is kicking off
Take a look at San Pedro Square in San Jose where the city plans to air all 104 FIFA World Cup matches for free. Mexico is opening up the tournament with their first match against South Africa.
Take a look at San Pedro Square in San Jose where the city plans to air all 104 FIFA World Cup matches for free. Mexico is opening up the tournament with their first match against South Africa.
World Cup: How do you pronounce that player's name?
As anticipation builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this fan-friendly guide offers everything U.S. Men's National Team supporters need to know — from mastering player name pronunciations to tracking key match dates.
As anticipation builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this fan-friendly guide offers everything U.S. Men's National Team supporters need to know — from mastering player name pronunciations to tracking key match dates.
First look inside San Francisco Bay Area Stadium ahead of FIFA World Cup
Fans arriving at the Santa Clara venue will notice a major change: the iconic Levi’s Stadium name has vanished and for the duration of the tournament it will be known as the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
Fans arriving at the Santa Clara venue will notice a major change: the iconic Levi’s Stadium name has vanished and for the duration of the tournament it will be known as the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
How to watch today’s FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: Thursday, June 11
We are getting underway with the FIFA World Cup 2026 today! Mexico takes on South Africa, while Korea faces Czechia.
We are getting underway with the FIFA World Cup 2026 today! Mexico takes on South Africa, while Korea faces Czechia.
Bay Area Host Committee launches World Cup with 'Culinary Kickoff' party in San Francisco
The Bay Area Host Committee celebrated the tournament's impending arrival by hosting an official opening night party in San Francisco on Wednesday evening.
The Bay Area Host Committee celebrated the tournament's impending arrival by hosting an official opening night party in San Francisco on Wednesday evening.
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium first look ahead of FIFA World Cup
Fans arriving at the Santa Clara venue will notice a major change before they even step through the gates: the iconic Levi’s Stadium name has vanished and for the duration of the tournament it will be known as the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
Fans arriving at the Santa Clara venue will notice a major change before they even step through the gates: the iconic Levi’s Stadium name has vanished and for the duration of the tournament it will be known as the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
At $500, World Cup tickets cheaper in San Francisco than elsewhere
FIFA has tens of thousands of unsold tickets with them trying to balance between the integrity of ticket sales while fans across the nation are waiting for prices to drop. Tickets being sold at Levi’s Stadium range from $300 to $500, while fans in places like Dallas are looking at dropping over $2,000 for a ticket.
FIFA has tens of thousands of unsold tickets with them trying to balance between the integrity of ticket sales while fans across the nation are waiting for prices to drop. Tickets being sold at Levi’s Stadium range from $300 to $500, while fans in places like Dallas are looking at dropping over $2,000 for a ticket.
FIFA World Cup tickets cheaper in San Francisco than elsewhere
World Cup kicking off in less than 24 hours, but tickets aren't being bought by fans due to the prices. San Francisco, with prices ranging from $300 to $500 is "cheaper" compared to prices of games elsewhere.
World Cup kicking off in less than 24 hours, but tickets aren't being bought by fans due to the prices. San Francisco, with prices ranging from $300 to $500 is "cheaper" compared to prices of games elsewhere.
World Cup host cities ranked: Cheapest to most expensive
Attending a 2026 FIFA World Cup match could cost fans more than $2,100 on average once tickets, airfare, lodging, food and transportation are factored in, according to a LendingTree analysis.
Attending a 2026 FIFA World Cup match could cost fans more than $2,100 on average once tickets, airfare, lodging, food and transportation are factored in, according to a LendingTree analysis.
How to watch the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, marking the start of a historic 48-team tournament. Fans can catch the action live as FOX and FOX Sports broadcast all 104 matches.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, marking the start of a historic 48-team tournament. Fans can catch the action live as FOX and FOX Sports broadcast all 104 matches.
How a New Zealand soccer player went from under 5K Instagram followers to 5.6 million in days
A New Zealand soccer player became one of the World Cup’s most unexpected viral stories after an Argentine influencer urged fans to follow him.
A New Zealand soccer player became one of the World Cup’s most unexpected viral stories after an Argentine influencer urged fans to follow him.
How to fill out a 2026 World Cup bracket as FIFA launches its online predictor
Fans can now make their picks for the 2026 FIFA World Cup using FIFA’s bracket predictor, as the tournament expands to 48 teams and a new knockout format.
Fans can now make their picks for the 2026 FIFA World Cup using FIFA’s bracket predictor, as the tournament expands to 48 teams and a new knockout format.
Learn World Cup words in American Sign Language before the tournament begins
The World Cup is a global language of its own, and one creator is helping more fans feel included by teaching essential soccer signs in ASL.
The World Cup is a global language of its own, and one creator is helping more fans feel included by teaching essential soccer signs in ASL.
Biggest blowouts in World Cup history: The largest defeats the tournament has ever seen
Brazil’s 7-1 loss to Germany is one of the most famous modern World Cup blowouts, but it is not the biggest defeat in tournament history.
Brazil’s 7-1 loss to Germany is one of the most famous modern World Cup blowouts, but it is not the biggest defeat in tournament history.
USA vs Paraguay: what to expect from savvy Paraguay team
The U.S. Men’s National Team is just three days away from its World Cup opener, where Captain Tim Ream and the Americans will face a resilient Paraguay squad Friday at 6 p.m. local time.
The U.S. Men’s National Team is just three days away from its World Cup opener, where Captain Tim Ream and the Americans will face a resilient Paraguay squad Friday at 6 p.m. local time.