World Cup Day 1: Host Qatar loses its opening game
In 92 years of soccer’s biggest event, a host team had never lost its opening game.
2022 World Cup quiz: Do you recognize countries competing in Qatar by their flags?
Do you recognize each nation competing in the 2022 FIFA World Cup by their flag? Test your knowledge with this quiz.
World Cup fans 'will survive' without beer, FIFA head says
When Qatar made its pitch to host the tournament, the country agreed to FIFA’s requirements of selling alcohol in stadiums.
Qatar bans alcohol sales at World Cup stadiums in about-face
The decision comes only two days before games start in Qatar and raised questions about how much control FIFA retains over its tournament.
How to watch the World Cup in the Bay Area
This year’s holiday season is bringing a new kind of "football" experience to the U.S. — the 2022 World Cup. The first match is already here, with kickoff happening Sunday, Nov. 20 at 8 a.m. PT. The tournament runs through December 18.
With excitement, FIFA World Cup Qatar brings controversies
For more than a decade, controversy surrounded Qatar hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup and human rights organizations have been raising red flags from abuse of workers to the county's treatment of women and the LGBTQ community.
Qatar's human rights questioned as World Cup nears
Tensions are tearing at Qatar, a conservative Muslim emirate that restricts alcohol, bans drugs and suppresses free speech, as it prepares to welcome possibly rowdy crowds for the first World Cup in the Middle East. James Torrez reports
What is the offside rule in soccer?
KTVU's Jason Appelbaum breaks down the offside rule in soccer.
Rooting on your team at the World Cup
Sal Castaneda explains who will be rooting for what team during the world cup.
World Cup 2022: Conservative Qatar prepares for world's biggest party
Human rights groups have raised concerns over how police will deal with violations of Islamic laws criminalizing public drunkenness and homosexuality.
KTVU sponsors 2022 World Cup viewing parties
KTVU FOX 2 is a proud media sponsor of free 2022 FIFA World Cup public viewing parties hosted by Street Soccer USA and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department.
USMNT members honored with 'Ted Lasso' billboards in hometowns
Billboards arose across the country with personalized messages of encouragement to USMNT members from everyone's favorite fictional soccer coach, Ted Lasso.
World Cup 2022: A viewer's guide to soccer's biggest tournament
Here are a few things to watch when group games get going in the smallest country ever to host a World Cup.
Here are the best US cities for soccer fans
Los Angeles, which boasts two MLS clubs, ranked number 1 on the list.
Hooligans not welcome: What you should know about laws and customs in Qatar ahead of 2022 World Cup
The conservative Muslim nation may show little tolerance for the booze-fueled hooliganism that has unfolded at tournaments past.
U.S. men's World Cup roster to be announced Wednesday
The United States men's soccer team will announce its final World Cup roster at 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
Qatar World Cup ambassador says homosexuality is 'damage in the mind'
Former Qatari national team player Khalid Salman made the statements in an interview, highlighting concerns about the conservative country’s treatment of gays and lesbians.
FOX Super 6 World Cup Bracket Challenge: 10 tips to win $1 million dollars
$1 million dollars is up for grabs in the FOX Super 6 World Cup Bracket Challenge. Jason McIntyre gives you simple tips on how to win this seven-figure cash prize.
2022 World Cup: This could be Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's last appearance in the tournament
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are among a handful of players hoping for a final hurrah in what is likely to be their last World Cup appearance.
2022 World Cup: Team USA heads to tournament with players struggling for game time
Team USA heads to the tournament after a loss to Japan and a draw against Saudi Arabia, leaving the U.S. with one win, three losses, and three draws in games against World Cup-bound teams.