FIFA World Cup: US host cities say FIFA owes them $1 million each from promised legacy contribution

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.

FIFA studies expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 teams: Reuters

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.

IRS in the hot seat over potential cash grab from Spain's World Cup winnings: 'It's a rip-off'

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

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

President Trump presents World Cup to Spain

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

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

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. 

World Cup final: How much money does the winning team get?

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 to watch today’s World Cup Final: Sunday, July 19 - Spain vs Argentina

How to watch today’s World Cup Final: Sunday, July 19 - Spain vs Argentina

After 39 days, 72 group stage matches, the Round of 32, the Round of 16, the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and third-place Bronze match, the FIFA World Cup Final is here with Spain taking on Argentina for the Championship.

After 39 days, 72 group stage matches, the Round of 32, the Round of 16, the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and third-place Bronze match, the FIFA World Cup Final is here with Spain taking on Argentina for the Championship.

Saka leads England over France in thriller; 6-4, Mbappé passes Messi

Saka leads England over France in thriller; 6-4, Mbappé passes Messi

England held on against a furious second-half comeback by France to win 6-4 and claim third place in the 2026 World Cup, while Kylian Mbappé laid down the gauntlet in the Golden Boot race.

England held on against a furious second-half comeback by France to win 6-4 and claim third place in the 2026 World Cup, while Kylian Mbappé laid down the gauntlet in the Golden Boot race.

Who holds the FIFA World Cup on Sunday?
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Who holds the FIFA World Cup on Sunday?

Roxane Coche, UF Associate Professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom ahead of the FIFA World Cup third place match with England taking on France, and the World Cup Final where Lamine Yamal's Spain will take on the defending champion Argentina, led by Lionel Messi.

Roxane Coche, UF Associate Professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom ahead of the FIFA World Cup third place match with England taking on France, and the World Cup Final where Lamine Yamal's Spain will take on the defending champion Argentina, led by Lionel Messi.

The history behind the World Cup trophy

The history behind the World Cup trophy

The FIFA World Cup trophy, soccer’s most sought-after prize, will be hoisted once again after the final match Sunday. Here's the story behind the statue.

The FIFA World Cup trophy, soccer’s most sought-after prize, will be hoisted once again after the final match Sunday. Here's the story behind the statue.

CBP officers seize counterfeit FIFA World Cup jerseys at Port of Rochester

CBP officers seize counterfeit FIFA World Cup jerseys at Port of Rochester

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says officers working at the Rochester, New York port of entry seized 80 counterfeit soccer jerseys, including 40 FIFA jerseys.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says officers working at the Rochester, New York port of entry seized 80 counterfeit soccer jerseys, including 40 FIFA jerseys.

France vs. England Bronze Final preview: Will stars play in third-place game?

France vs. England Bronze Final preview: Will stars play in third-place game?

France and England missed the World Cup Final, but one more match remains. The Bronze Final brings two heavyweight teams, several Golden Boot contenders and real rotation questions to Miami.

France and England missed the World Cup Final, but one more match remains. The Bronze Final brings two heavyweight teams, several Golden Boot contenders and real rotation questions to Miami.