2026 FIFA World Cup predictions from KTVU newsroom

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is right around the corner, and ahead of the historic kickoff, the KTVU newsroom is making their predictions on who will lift the golden trophy.

World Cup 2026: These players competing in the soccer tournament play for professional clubs

With the 2026 World Cup just days away, here is a complete guide to the soccer club teams that Team USA’s players call home when they aren't wearing the stars and stripes on the global stage.

New lawsuit challenges UFC event at White House on Trump’s birthday

With just over a week to go until UFC combatants square off on the White House South Lawn, a new federal lawsuit looks to stop the June 14 event.

World Cup opening ceremonies: What to know

The 2026 World Cup ceremonies are taking place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico and will celebrate sports and soccer, while representing the host nations' cultures.

The Final Countdown to FIFA World Cup 2026 | Futbol HQ
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Around the country and coast-to-coast, we check in the host cities counting down to the kick-off of FIFA World Cup 2026 - starting in less than one week!

2026 FIFA World Cup: Bay Area watch parties and events

WATCH PARTY GUIDE: The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11. Here's a guide to watch parties and events happening in the Bay Area.

World Cup: USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino yet to name starting goalkeeper

The U.S. Men’s National Team is entering the final stretch of its World Cup preparations with its biggest positional question mark still unanswered: Who will start in goal?

USMNT forwards ready to make statement in world cup
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The star power of the USMNT's roster is in its attacking power, led by established veterans Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun.

San Jose approves $3.5m federal grant for World Cup security overtime

With the first World Cup match at Levi’s Stadium less than two weeks away, local law enforcement and fire departments are rapidly scaling up operations to meet the unprecedented security demands of the international tournament.

Rick Adelman, NBA Hall of Fame basketball coach, dies at 79

Rick Adelman won 1,042 games as an NBA coach, which is the 10th-most in league history. He also played for seven NBA seasons before transitioning to a coaching career.