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World Cup host Vancouver is at risk of losing its Major League Soccer club to another city. MLS said late Monday it “will evaluate all options” for the future of the Vancouver Whitecaps, including moving out of the city. The club was put on sale 16 months ago by an ownership group that includes former…

It’s a scene we’ve seen played throughout the history of the World Cup time and time again.  A hard foul by a player that sends his opponent writhing in pain onto the pitch. The referee races over, whistling frantically while players from both sides gather around to push and plead. Sometimes the official gives just…

In most major North American sports, there are winners and there are losers. In soccer, there are draws – or you may refer to them as ties.  However, there will come a point in this summer’s FIFA World Cup where a winner will need to be crowned, and when that moment comes, extra time will…

Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a catastrophic blow in their fight for Premier League survival following the news that Xavi Simons has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.  The Dutch international suffered a serious knee injury during Saturday’s clash with Wolves, with subsequent scans confirming the worst-case scenario for both club and…

The Los Angeles Galaxy celebrated their past and present on Sunday, unveiling a statue of club and USA men’s national team legend Cobi Jones before Marco Reus scored twice to rally the Galaxy to a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake. The 55-year-old UCLA alum became the third player honored with a statue at Dignity…

The final chapter of Mohamed Salah’s legendary Liverpool career may have reached an abrupt and bittersweet conclusion following a significant injury update from the Egypt national team. The legendary forward, who has already confirmed his intention to leave Anfield at the end of the season, looks set to finish his iconic Merseyside career on the…

Only seven countries have ever won the men’s FIFA World Cup. Will we see one of those teams do it again this summer, or will a new nation join that elite few? On June 11, the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup — which will be broadcast on FOX Sports’ family of networks — will commence…

South Africa will play in the first match of the entire World Cup for the second time in its history and, interestingly enough, against the same opponent. In 2010, it welcomed Mexico to Johannesburg, but this time, Bafana Bafana will be visitors at the renovated Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. With a co-host and a…

While lifting the trophy is the ultimate goal of every player at every FIFA World Cup, the tournament also presents individual honors that immortalize a player’s personal performance.  Among these awards, the Golden Ball recognizes the best overall player and the Golden Glove celebrates the premier goalkeeper, but for the world’s most clinical finishers, the…

Mexico will now have hosted World Cup matches on three occasions. The previous two times? It reached the quarterfinals. It would be disastrous to not do so this time around, especially considering the home-field advantage El Tri will have. Mexico held its own at home in a March friendly against Portugal, settling for a scoreless draw before…