Recapping the first weekend of the 2026 World Cup | Free 4 All+
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There were no shortage of great matches and storylines to come from the first weekend of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. FOX 4's Mike Doocy talks to Peter Welpton and Daniel Hernandez about their takeaways from the U.S. win over Paraguay and more in this episode of Free 4 All+.

Japan tidies Dallas Stadium locker room after World Cup match

Japanese soccer players showcased their tradition of cleanliness by leaving the Dallas Stadium locker room spotless after Sunday's 2-2 World Cup draw against the Netherlands.

Canes to celebrate Stanley Cup victory Saturday in Raleigh

The Carolina Hurricanes are waking up as Stanley Cup champions for the first time since 2006, after a 3-0 shutout in Game 6 over the Vegas Golden Knights, sealing a dominant 16-3 postseason run to return the Cup to Carolina. 

Golf Scandals & Galaxy Guards | Dumb Zone
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The guys tackle a controversy surrounding Phil Mickelson at his golf club, recent prison sentences for theft and fraud, a murder suspect tracked down and arrested in North Carolina, and a viral photo of a Space Force officer being sworn in around Star Wars characters.

Fans react during first World Cup match at Dallas Stadium
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Fans at Texas Live! went crazy reacting to back and forth goals during the second half of Sunday's match between the Netherlands and Japan. FOX 4's Amelia Jones said the fans for both teams seemed to be having a blast.

Japanese fans clean trash at Dallas Stadium
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FOX 4's Steven Dial was inside Dallas Stadium for Sunday's 2-2 Netherlands vs. Japan draw. He talked to fans who called it an incredible game. He also saw fans of the Samurai Blue continuing their tradition of cleaning up trash.

Japanese fans clean Dallas Stadium after World Cup opener against Netherlands

Following a 2-2 World Cup draw against the Netherlands, Japanese soccer fans continued their viral post-match tradition by cleaning up trash at Dallas Stadium.

World Cup reporters hit by sprinklers on the field
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FOX 4's Steven Dial and Jeff Kolb got a little wet while reporting live from inside Dallas Stadium ahead of the first match between the Netherlands and Japan. A live grass field was grown inside the stadium specifically for these matches.

These World Cup referees have ties to Texas

Texas has quietly become a pipeline for some of the world’s top soccer referees, a connection that will come into sharper focus as the FIFA World Cup returns to the United States in 2026, with Dallas and Houston set to host multiple matches.

First Texas World Cup games happen today

The first matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be played in Texas happen Sunday.

Sea of orange outside Dallas Stadium
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Netherlands fans party near Dallas Stadium ahead of the team's first World Cup match against Japan on Sunday.

Trump's UFC Freedom 250 fight: What to know, how to watch

It’s UFC Freedom 250 day at the White House. It also happens to be President Trump’s 80th birthday. That’s no coincidence.

Brazil, Morocco tie 1-1 in first World Cup match at NYNJ Stadium

Brazil and Morocco brought one of the World Cup’s biggest early matchups in the first game at New York New Jersey Stadium.

Former 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith dies at 36

Smith was originally drafted by the San Francisco 49ers as the seventh overall selection in the 2011 NFL Draft, and he played in 50 games during his four years with the team.

Japan national team, fans ready for opening World Cup tilt

Japan is set to face the Netherlands Saturday afternoon at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, and fans are excited to get even a passing glance at their favorite players.

Dallas fans ready for first USMNT World Cup match | Free 4 All+
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United States soccer fans in North Texas are ready for the team's first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. FOX 4's Sam Gannon is live with fans at The Star in Frisco who are getting ready for the U.S. to take on Paraguay in this episode of Free 4 All+.

Soccer fans beat the heat with indoor watch parties
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Texas Live! in the Arlington Entertainment District will definitely be a spot that both local and international fans will enjoy during the tournament.