FIFA World Cup

Stephanie Frappart of France made soccer history Tuesday as the first woman to officiate a men’s World Cup match when she took the field as the fourth official in the game between Mexico and Poland.

As the first players with the armbands took the field on Monday, soccer officials warned players would be shown yellow cards. This can lead to a player getting kicked out of a game and the next one.

After a likely three points turned into one for the United States on Monday night with a 1-1 tie against Wales, there are a swath of scenarios that will dictate whether the team has a medium or long-term future in the 2022 World Cup.

Lionel Messi and Argentina were on the receiving end of one of the biggest stunners in World Cup history Tuesday, as Saudi Arabia pulled off a monumental 2-1 upset at Lusail Stadium.

Gareth Bale converted a penalty kick in the 82nd minute to offset Tim Weah’s first-half goal and give Wales a 1-1 draw Monday in the return to the World Cup for both nations.

Monday's matches feature the United States facing Wales, England versus Iran, and the Netherlands taking on Senegal.

Iran is competing in the World Cup as a major women's protest movement is roiling the country.

The standoff was the latest dispute that threatened to overshadow tournament play. Qatar has faced criticism of its treatment of migrant workers and its criminalization of homosexuality.

In 92 years of soccer’s biggest event, a host team had never lost its opening game.

Do you recognize each nation competing in the 2022 FIFA World Cup by their flag? Test your knowledge with this quiz.

When Qatar made its pitch to host the tournament, the country agreed to FIFA’s requirements of selling alcohol in stadiums.

From Brazil to the USA and more, find out which countries are the most popular selections in the FOX Super 6 World Cup Bracket Challenge.

The decision comes only two days before games start in Qatar and raised questions about how much control FIFA retains over its tournament.