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Kasper Schmeichel Dallas Cowboys England

Fox’s Kasper Schmeichel hilariously compares England to Dallas Cowboys

Who would have thought the England national soccer team and the Dallas Cowboys would have so much in common?

By Matt Yoder OnJun 17, 2026 0
Thierry Henry Cristiano Ronaldo Fox World Cup

Thierry Henry perfectly describes Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo dilemma

"The team needs to score, not you need to score."

By Matt Yoder OnJun 17, 2026 0
Mike Grella speaks during the FIFA World Cup draw show on CBS Golazo Network.

Australian media turns Mike Grella’s ‘layup’ comment into World Cup storyline

Grella called the Australian soccer team a "layup” during live coverage of the World Cup draw.

By Manny Soloway OnJun 17, 2026 0
Japan, Rafael van der Vaart

Rafael van der Vaart apologizes for ‘they do all look alike’ remark about Japan

"That's a joke, of course."

By Sam Neumann OnJun 17, 2026 0
Scott Van Pelt

Fox denies issues with ESPN’s World Cup coverage; Front Office Sports stands by report

"We are focused on our own coverage of the biggest event in the world, not on what others choose to air."

By Brendon Kleen OnJun 17, 2026 0
Stephen A. Smith makes World Cup mistake

Stephen A. Smith wonders when Kylian Mbappé and France will ‘finally’ win World Cup

"Could this be the year that they finally get it done and they win the World Cup"

By Brandon Contes OnJun 17, 2026 0
Morocco's Ismael Saibari

World Cup viewership off to a red-hot start on Fox, Telemundo

A home World Cup and the associated American-friendly time zones are paying off in a big way for...

By Drew Lerner OnJun 17, 2026 0
Credit: ESPN

ESPN

ESPN responds to Fox World Cup coverage beef, touts ‘comprehensive coverage’ despite rights restrictions

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Iran v New Zealand - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, U.S. - June 15, 2026 New Zealand's Tyler Bindon in action with Iran's Mehdi Ghayedi IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Gary Vasquez

Turkish broadcaster pulls commentator after mixing up Iran and New Zealand at World Cup

A TRT commentator spent four minutes calling Iran's attacks New Zealand's and New Zealand's attacks Iran'

By Sam Neumann OnJun 17, 2026 0

CNN to debut new doc ‘Chasing Soccer Glory: America’s Long Game’

The documentary will explore "soccer's rise in the United States and the decades-long pursuit of international success that has captivated generations of American fans."

By Drew Lerner OnJun 17, 2026 0
Kylian Mbappe plays the flute on 'After Hours' with James Corden. Credit: Fox

Kylian Mbappé delivers on World Cup flute celebration promise to James Corden

Kylian Mbappé used the flute celebration on his first goal for France vs. Senegal in the World Cup.

By Matt Clapp OnJun 17, 2026 0
Lionel Messi celebrates his hat trick in Argentina's 2026 FIFA World Cup opener vs. Algeria. Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Jay Biggerstaff

Listen: Fox, Telemundo calls of Lionel Messi’s historic hat trick in World Cup

"LIONEL MESSIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII! FIRST CAREER WORLD CUP HAT TRICK TIES THE ALL-TIME GOAL-SCORING RECORD!"

By Matt Clapp OnJun 17, 2026 0
Fox Sports World Cup analysts Landon Donovan Thierry Henry

Thierry Henry didn’t like Landon Donovan calling France ‘arrogant’ during World Cup opener

"Actually, I will skip that one. I just don't get it."

By Brendon Kleen OnJun 16, 2026 0
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group H - Spain v Cape Verde - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Cape Verde's Vozinha celebrates after the match REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha adds 7 million Instagram followers overnight

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha is now an international superstar after his Man of the Match performance against Spain.

By Matt Yoder OnJun 16, 2026 0
Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

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Former USMNT manager Bob Bradley weighs in on American soccer media during World Cup

Chelsea FC defender Reece James (24) lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates as U.S. president Donald Trump

Donald Trump will reportedly be allowed to lift World Cup trophy with winning team

Trump lifted the Club World Cup trophy with Chelsea last summer.

By Drew Lerner OnJun 15, 2026 0

Fox likely making upwards of $250M on hydration break ads during World Cup

The network will likely cover more than half of the $485 million it paid FIFA for World Cup rights from hydration break ads alone.

By Drew Lerner OnJun 15, 2026 0
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group D - United States v Paraguay - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, U.S. - June 12, 2026 Ricardo Pepi of the U.S. in action with Paraguay's Gustavo Gomez REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

Kansas City, Los Angeles top local ratings for early World Cup matches

Kansas City recorded a 9.2 rating and a 29 share in English.

By Manny Soloway OnJun 15, 2026 0
VAR official at 2026 World Cup

FIFA World Cup VAR official accused of making White supremacist hand gesture on TV broadcast

"Clearly this official should have no further role to play in this World Cup."

By Sean Keeley OnJun 15, 2026 0
Ian Darke and Landon Donovan

Fox Sports’ Landon Donovan, Ian Darke blast United Airlines over delayed-flight fiasco

"I’ve been traveling 100k miles/year since I was 16, and this was easily the worst travel experience of my life."

By Sean Keeley OnJun 15, 2026 0
Alexi Lalas, Daichi Kamada

Alexi Lalas defends Fox’s commercials during hydration breaks

"There will be a generation whose version of the beautiful game includes quarters."

By Sam Neumann OnJun 15, 2026 0
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group F - Netherlands v Japan - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - June 14, 2026 Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman speaks to his players during the first half hydration break REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

Virgil van Dijk: World Cup hydration break commercials are ‘not great’ for TV viewers

"...I think you have to look at it every game, separately, in my opinion."

By Sam Neumann OnJun 15, 2026 0
Ivory Coast's Bazoumana Toure

What does the World Cup mean to sports radio?

There might not be one “right answer” to how sports radio should approach the World Cup.

By Demetri Ravanos OnJun 15, 2026 0
Japan scores an equalizer on a header goal vs. the Netherlands in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Credit: Fox

Fox announcer says Japan players ‘think they’re taller’ before header goal

“The Japanese players think they're taller than they actually are, because they persist on crossing it straight onto the heads of the Dutch defenders.”

By Manny Soloway OnJun 14, 2026 0
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Morocco Press Conference - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 12, 2026 Morocco's Achraf Hakimi during the press conference

FIFA expands World Cup press conference translation, but only for Spanish

The change comes after a viral video of a FIFA official preventing a Mexican journalist from asking a question in Spanish.

By Manny Soloway OnJun 14, 2026 0

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