Each World Cup, it seems a handful of soccer player break through to become global superstars. During the 2026 tournament, one of those players was undoubtedly Norway striker Erling Haaland. Norway’s Erling Haaland became an international sensation after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. REUTERS The 26 year old scored seven goals during the tournament and … Read more
Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been busy since playing the final World Cup game of his career last month. Reports indicate that Ronaldo and his fiancée, Georgina Rodriguez, are getting married in Portugal this weekend. And in the meantime, the couple (and Ronaldo’s oldest son, Cristiano Jr.) have been seen hanging out on the soccer … Read more
During Fox’s four-hour World Cup final pregame coverage, the on-air talent got the full New York experience. In a logistical novelty, Rebecca Lowe, Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimović, and Alexi Lalas had to get from a set in Brooklyn Bridge Park to MetLife Stadium for the game, using just about every mode of transportation. Lowe, the … Read more
Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland, who turned 26 on Tuesday, celebrated his birthday on a luxury yacht with his girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, and their friends in Italy this past weekend. The pair rode jet skis with his Norway teammate, defender Sander Berge and his girlfriend Julie Karlsen, while the vessel was parked in the … Read more
Spain star Lamine Yamal and his 3-year-old brother, Keyne, stole the spotlight after La Roja beat Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday. The pair, whose bond was a sweet storyline throughout Spain’s World Cup run, shared an emotional moment while celebrating on the pitch at New York/New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium), … Read more
The Lion is set to leave the hunt. After a breakout first stint on the commentary desk, Zlatan Ibrahimovic announced on Fox Sports’ coverage of the World Cup Final that he will not be returning for 2030. “I have been talking a lot the last one and half months, so these will be my last … Read more
The 2026 World Cup has been a festival of heroes, villains and unforgettable storylines. Some arrived chasing immortality and left with their reputations rewritten. Others came as favorites and departed in disgrace. It was a tournament that proved the World Cup is no longer just decided on the pitch. While many brands cashed in on … Read more
Shakira cannot get enough of what she saw on the pitch Wednesday. The Colombian singer and songwriter took to Instagram on Thursday to praise Lionel Messi and Argentina following their stunning 2-1 comeback win over England that punched their ticket to the World Cup final. On her story, Shakira posted a photo of Messi and … Read more
Once a VAR believer, Fox Sports’ Derek Rae believes it has gone too far. Rae made an appearance on “Sports Media with Richard Deitsch” on Tuesday and explained his ever-changing relationship with video-assisted review, particularly in the wake of its headline-making decisions during the World Cup. “I thought this is the right thing,” Rae said. … Read more
You can always count on Josh Hart for an entertaining quip. Just after Argentina’s miraculous comeback to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinals on Wednesday afternoon, the Knicks star compared Argentina to the newest NBA champs, almost certainly because of the country’s propensity for comebacks. “Argentina = Knicks,” Hart posted on X. FIFA … Read more
Erling Haaland didn’t take time away from the spotlight after arriving back home following Norway’s World Cup quarterfinal exit. The Machester City striker was seen at the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show along with girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen on Tuesday night in Taormina, Sicily. The two attended as VIP guests and wore matching white outfits. … Read more
It’s not only the Knicks that can leave Timothée Chalamet speechless. The “Marty Supreme” star crossed paths with the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders while attending the World Cup semifinal between France and Spain on Tuesday afternoon at AT&T Stadium in Texas. During the halftime break, Chalamet met a group of cheerleaders inside the stadium. He hugged … Read more
We don’t know Victoria’s secret, but we might’ve figured out Vini Jr.’s. People on social media have been pointing out that World Cup soccer players seem to be rocking some extra support underneath their jerseys — or out on their own. “Their matching sports bras are sooooo cute,” reads one TikTok caption. “This is peak … Read more
Lamine Yamal’s 3-year-old brother Keyne melted hearts after Spain melted France’s hopes of winning a World Cup title on Tuesday when Fox’s cameras caught the tiny Spain fan waving to his big brother after the country’s 2-0 win to advance to the final. The adorable moment played out just moments after the final whistle, as … Read more
ARLINGTON, Texas — The stars once again came out at AT&T Stadium on Tuesday for the blockbuster semifinal of the World Cup between Spain and France. Once again, Oscar-winning couple and ardent Spain supporters Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem were in attendance and among the first to arrive as their squad beat France 2-0 to … Read more
David Beckham swears wife Victoria wasn’t sleeping on one of England’s biggest World Cup moments. The couple was in a box for the quarterfinal match between England and Norway on July 11 in Miami and witnessed Jude Bellingham score the match-winning goal in the third minute of extra time that sent fans into a frenzy. … Read more
Here’s where to get the most bang for your “Cup.” Trying to eat one’s fill at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium can quickly empty your wallet. The Florida-based arena was recently ranked the most expensive World Cup venue in North America for concessions with meals costing fans over $100 on average, per a snack-y survey by … Read more
Think you could score a World Cup penalty kick against a professional keeper? One in four Americans thinks they could. That’s the finding of a survey of 2,000 people, which found 28 percent feeling they could convert from the penalty if the moment arose. And with several big teams already going out at the dreaded … Read more
How can you not be romantic about the beautiful game? A Boston local is telling her World Cup love story after she met a Tartan Army foot soldier in June upon leaving Fenway Park. Jill Roberts, 42, bumped into Tommy Morrison, 38, who was one of the thousands of Scotland fans that took over the … Read more
The USMNT’s loss to Belgium delivered the biggest soccer audience in American television history. The match averaged 30 million viewers, making it the most-watched soccer telecast ever in the U.S., Fox Sports announced Tuesday. The Round of 16 matchup in Seattle peaked at 36.8 million viewers between 9:15 and 9:30 p.m. ET, per the company. … Read more