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Iraq World Cup 2026 Schedule: Locations, Dates, Times

  • Iraq — led by Ali Al-Hamadi — learned their Group I opponents, match dates and stadiums at the Dec. 5 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C.
  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs June 11–July 19 across three countries, with the final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
  • FOX and the FOX Sports app will carry live matches, highlights, commentary and full-match replays — your go-to for following Iraq’s run.
Sports
April 1, 2026 at 5:34 AM

The Field is Set! Complete List of All 48 World Cup Teams

  • The 2026 World Cup kicks off June 11, with an expanded 48-team field in 12 groups playing 104 matches — all airing on FOX/FS1 and streaming (many in 4K).
  • For the first time three countries co-host: USA, Canada and Mexico — 16 host cities total (11 in the U.S.), with the U.S. staging 78 of the 104 games.
  • Conversation starters: Argentina are defending champions (Messi), and heavyweights to watch include Brazil, France, Germany, England, Spain, Netherlands and Portugal (Ronaldo).
Sports
April 1, 2026 at 5:02 AM

Lionel Messi Shines In What Could Be His Final Argentina Home Game

  • Lionel Messi likely closed out his final home appearance at La Bombonera by assisting and scoring in a 5–0 farewell vs Zambia, earning a standing ovation from fans pleading for another World Cup.
  • Despite the big win, Argentina had shown worrying form in a recent 2–1 victory over Mauritania, and coach Lionel Scaloni warned he may make drastic changes to the 26‑man squad.
  • The defending champions start the World Cup on June 16 against Algeria, then face Austria and Jordan in Group J.
Sports
April 1, 2026 at 3:35 AM

Congo DR World Cup 2026 Schedule: Locations, Dates, Times

  • Aaron Wan-Bissako and Congo DR have been placed in Group K, with their group-stage opponents, venues and kick-off times now set.
  • The 2026 World Cup runs June 11–July 19, with the final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
  • The FOX family of networks and the FOX Sports app will carry live matches, highlights, commentary and full-match replays.
Sports
April 1, 2026 at 3:14 AM

Dan Hurley on Viral Moment With Ref: 'Thought He Was Coming Over to Chest-Bump Me'

  • Braylon Mullins hit a jaw‑dropping 35‑foot 3 with 0.4 seconds left to beat Duke — the clip immediately went viral.
  • UConn coach Dan Hurley briefly bumped heads with ref Roger Ayers after the shot; Hurley says he thought it was a celebratory chest‑bump and insists there’s no bad blood.
  • The comeback from 19 down sent UConn to its third Final Four in four years — they face Illinois next.
Sports
April 1, 2026 at 2:53 AM

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