The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here, and fans across North America are ready to cheer on their favorite teams.And many young soccer fans will get the chance to cheer on those teams while standing on the grandest stage itself.At every World Cup game, children between the ages of 6 and 10 will escort players onto the field before kickoff.It's a tradition that dates back to 2002, when UNICEF and FIFA partnered for the "Say Yes for Children" campaign.SCOTTISH FANS DRANK EVERY BEER ON FLIGHT TO U.S. AHEAD OF WORLD CUPThis year, FIFA's breakfast sponsor, but also the sponsor for the player escort program, is Quaker Oats."Together, we teamed up with 30+ community organizations across 11 United States host cities to give 1,400 young people from underserved communities the chance to walk players onto the pitch," Quaker says in a press release.In Atlanta, that community organization chosen for all eight World Cup games, is Soccer in the Streets. A nonprofit giving kids across the greater Atlanta area a chance to learn about soccer no matter their economic or social status.This year alone, 2,500 kids will benefit from Soccer in the Streets programs."Access starts with making it free for all kids so that no one is, has a barrier of cost to playing this beautiful game," says Soccer in the Streets Executive Director Kaseem Ladipo.Ladipo says with a partnership with Common Goal, another national organization, their free inner-city soccer league, StationSoccer is the official player escort at the World Cup games in Atlanta.FIFA IMPLEMENTS MANDATORY WATER BREAKSUnder StationSoccer, each soccer field is conveniently located near six different train stations across Atlanta. Ladipo says 150 of their players will be escorting players at the eight games at Atlanta Stadium."They'll have an opportunity to be hand in hand with a FIFA legend or soon-to-be FIFA legend."WATCH THE WORLD CUP FINAL ON FOX ONETwo of those 150 play at the West End location."Its definitely turned our household into a football household," says Erica Holloman-Hill, a mom of four boys who play for StationSoccer.Erica says she's still learning about the sport, but says her boys playing in this free league has helped them grow in more ways than she imagined.The youngest, Asun, is 8. Then Asir, 10; Asad, 12 and the oldest, Asim, 14. Erica named them the "A-team."When asked what their favorite part of playing with each other is, Asad immediately said, "we get to teach each other skills, and we get to see how good they are."Erica tells FOX when she first heard about the vision for StationSoccer, she was hesitant. But now her four boys are going strong two years in.And with the world's largest tournament in their backyard, her two youngest sons will get a chance of a lifetime.Under the Quaker Oats partnership, Asun and Asir were chosen to attend a Breakfast Academy hosted by Quaker."We learned a lot of things about the fine grains, whole grains, half grains, water, fruit and all the other stuff," says Asun.After learning about nutrition and showing great leadership on and off the pitch, Asun and his brother Asir, were selected to walk alongside players at the South Africa vs Czechia game on June 18th at Atlanta Stadium.Asir says he's excited, but also, "a little bit kind of nervous because I never escorted anyone."He says every day he's thinking about being on the pitch, but even when he's not awake."I think about it in my sleep, too."

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The Netherlands and Japan will open their Group F campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in what is widely considered one of the most anticipated matches of the group stage. The match will occur on June 14, 2026, at Dallas Stadium on FOX. This heavyweight opener marks just the second World Cup meeting between these sides, with the Netherlands claiming a 1-0 win in their previous clash in 2010. After missing out on the 2018 World Cup, the Netherlands has reasserted itself as a legitimate contender, highlighted by a quarterfinal run in 2022 in Qatar before losing to Argentina (the eventual champion) in a heartbreaking penalty shootout. The Oranje secured its spot at the 2026 World Cup by winning UEFA Group G, securing direct qualification without the need for playoffs. The team went unbeaten, finishing with 20 points and capped off its campaign with a 4-0 win over Lithuania to seal first place. Meanwhile, Japan became the first team outside the host nations to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup, finishing first in its group during Asian qualifying. Japan has qualified for eight straight FIFA World Cups (1998-2026), cementing its place as one of Asias most consistent national teams. While its best finish remains a Round of 16 appearance, the country's steady rise has positioned it as a dangerous side capable of finally breaking through to its first-ever quarterfinal and even more. The Samurai Blue enter the tournament winners of six straight international matches, including major wins over Brazil and England in that span. Lets check out the odds for the Netherlands vs. Japan Group F matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook as of June 14. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Netherlands vs. Japan Odds Moneyline Spread Over/Under Total Odds: 2.5 Netherlands vs. Japan Prediction, Pick From FOX Sports Research: How to Watch Netherlands vs. Japan Let's take a look at some other bets for the match. Anytime Goalscorer Props Tie No Bet Both Teams to Score

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Brazil's Vinicius Junior (7) celebrates a goal in the first half during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Morocco in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, on June 13, 2026. Adam Hunger/AP

New York City erupted in celebration after the Knicks won their first NBA championship in more than 50 years, but some festivities quickly turned chaotic as police made arrests and reports of vandalism surfaced across Manhattan.The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday in Texas, capturing the franchise's first championship since 1973 and sparking jubilant scenes throughout the city.In the aftermath of the historic victory, some individuals were seen causing damage in videos circulating on social media.One video appeared to show two people jumping onto the roof of an NYPD vehicle and smashing its windshield.KNICKS MIRACULOUSLY OVERCOME 29-POINT DEFICIT TO TAKE COMMANDING 3-1 LEAD IN NBA FINALS OVER SPURSAnother appeared to show individuals climbing on and entering school buses near Times Square.Although the championship-clinching game was played thousands of miles away, police maintained a large presence around Madison Square Garden, the Knicks' home arena.Ahead of the game, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged fans to celebrate responsibly if the Knicks secured the franchise's first NBA title in more than five decades."As we celebrate, be responsible, look out for one another, stay safe, be smart, and make this a night that reflects the very best of our city," Mamdani wrote on social media. "Let's go Knicks."NYPD LIFTS BAN ON KNICKS WATCH PARTIES OUTSIDE MSG FOR GAME 1 OF NBA FINALS AFTER FANS WERE TOO ROWDYDespite those calls, some celebrations turned disorderly after the final buzzer.Officers in riot gear and on horseback worked to manage large crowds that poured into the streets following the win.Additional videos posted online appeared to show police making arrests amid the celebrations.The NYPD told Fox News Digital it expects to provide an update on the number of arrests later Sunday."We will advise total numbers later on in the day," an NYPD spokesperson said.MICHAEL RAPAPORT SLAMS ZOHRAN MAMDANI OVER KNICKS POSTGAME CHAOS, VOWS 'NOT ON MY WATCH' AHEAD OF MAYORAL RUNEmergency officials warned residents and visitors to expect road closures and traffic delays in the area surrounding Madison Square Garden.Authorities also urged anyone celebrating to follow NYPD instructions.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Fox News Digital's Dan Zaksheske and Chantz Martin contributed to this report.

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Sweden and Tunisia are set to face off in their opening match of Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico on FS1. This marks Sweden's return to the World Cup stage for the first time since 2018. After missing out on the 2022 tournament, Sweden qualified dramatically through the UEFA playoffs, defeating both Ukraine and Poland. Sweden comes into the tournament after a rough stretch of recent friendlies in which they lost 3-1 to Norway and tied Greece, a nation that is not in the World Cup, 2-2. Tunisia heads into the tournament as one of Africas most reliable qualifiers, making its sixth World Cup appearance since 1998. The team secured its spot in 2026 by topping Group H in CAF qualifying, winning nine of ten matches and drawing the other. They finished 13 points clear of the rest of the group and posted an impressive +22 goal differential. The Eagles of Carthage come into the World Cup off a brutal 5-0 loss to Belgium in a friendly on June 6th. Lets check out the odds for the Sweden vs. Tunisia Group F matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook as of June 14. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. Sweden vs. Tunisia Odds Moneyline Spread Over/Under Total Odds: 2.5 Sweden vs. Tunisia Prediction, Pick From FOX Sports Research: How to Watch Sweden vs. Tunisia Let's take a look at some other bets for the match. Anytime Goalscorer Props Tie No Bet Both Teams to Score

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President Donald Trump on Saturday made an 11th-hour endorsement in a crucial Senate race in battleground Georgia, which is among a handful that will likely decide if the GOP holds its slim majority in the chamber in November's midterm elections.Trump endorsed Republican Rep. Mike Collins, a MAGA champion and strong supporter of the president, who is facing off in Tuesday's runoff election against former college football coach Derek Dooley, who has the support of popular conservative Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp.The winner of the GOP Senate nomination will face off in the midterms against Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Republicans view Ossoff as the most vulnerable Senate Democrat seeking re-election and are heavily targeting the first-term senator.Collins, who represents Georgia's 10th Congressional District, which is located between Atlanta and Augusta, is the son of the late Rep. Mac Collins, and is the founder and co-owner, along with his wife, of a trucking company.DEMOCRACY 26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUBHe and Dooley, a lawyer, a former University of Tennessee football coach and the son of legendary University of Georgia head football coach Vince Dooley, were the top two finishers in a crowded field of candidates that also included Rep. Buddy Carter. Since no one topped 50% in last month's primary, Collins and Dooley advanced to Tuesday's runoff election.While Collins has long showcased his MAGA credentials and support for the president, Trump remained neutral in the Georgia primary and runoff election until now.Meanwhile, Dooley is strongly backed by the term-limited Kemp, who is a lifelong friend. Kemp and his wife, Georgia First Lady Marty Kemp, have regularly appeared with Dooley on the campaign trail, and the governor's top political advisor is a senior consultant for Dooley's Senate bid.GEORGIA GOP SENATE PRIMARY HEADS TO RUNOFF AS REPUBLICANS BATTLE TO UNSEAT OSSOFFWhile Dooley has emphasized his outsider image and targeted Collins as a political insider, Collins has criticized him for a lack of political experience and for living outside of Georgia for much of his adult life.Both candidates have some political baggage.The House Ethics Committee has been investigating Collins over allegations he paid an intern in a district office who had a romantic relationship with his congressional chief of staff but who did not actually perform any work. Collins denied any wrongdoing and kept the staffer on his Senate campaign.But the staffer was later fired by Collins after taking to social media on behalf of the campaign to mock the wife of a Dooley campaign advisor who attempted suicide after accusing Matt Lauer of rape. The social media post was deleted and Collins apologized, calling the tweet "despicable and unauthorized."Dooley, over the past week, was reportedly accused of being part of a "pay to play" scandal involving brother Daniel Dooley, and the governor. Dooley and Kemp have denied any wrongdoing, but Democrats in the legislature requested an independent investigation.While the Republicans have been battling for their party's nomination over the past year, Ossoff has built a powerful war chest that will give him a major fundraising advantage as the general election gets underway.While he isn't on the ballot, the president's immense clout over the GOP is also facing another key test in Georgia's other runoff, where Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is battling billionaire businessman Rick Jackson for the GOP gubernatorial nomination, in the race to succeed Kemp.The brute force of the president's endorsement power has been on display in GOP primaries over the past month, with his candidates ousting incumbents he targeted in showdowns in Indiana, Louisiana, Kentucky and Texas that grabbed plenty of national attention.But Trump's endorsement streak in statewide and congressional Republican primaries was snapped two weeks ago when his 11th-hour endorsement of Republican Rep. Randy Feenstra of Iowa in the race to succeed retiring GOP Gov. Kim Reynolds wasn't enough to propel the three-term congressman to victory.Feenstra was narrowly edged by Zach Lahn, a businessman, farmer and former political strategist who was backed by the political wings of MAHA the acronym for the Make America Healthy Again movement aligned with Trump Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Turning Point USA, the powerful conservative organization co-founded by the late Charlie Kirk.Trump rebounded last week, as the candidate he endorsed in the South Carolina GOP gubernatorial primary, Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, finished first in a crowded field and clinched one of the two tickets in the race for the nomination.Meanwhile, longtime Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham did win a majority of the vote in the Republican Senate primary, and avoided a runoff.Graham, who was endorsed by Trump, was facing primary challenges from five candidates, including conservative businessman Mark Lynch, who took aim at the senator over his support for the war in Iran. Lynch was backed by some MAGA leaders who have been critical of the president.

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Germany and Curaao meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET from Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas. Germany, ranked 10th by FIFA, are appearing at their 21st World Cup, with their best finish a championship run four times, in 1954, 1974, 1990, and 2014. Curaao enter Group E ranked 82nd by FIFA, making their World Cup debut. Below, we'll give you all the details you need to know about how to watch this game. How to Watch Germany vs. Curaao Germany vs. Curaao Odds Germany World Cup Schedule Curaao World Cup Schedule Learn more about Germany vs. Curaao and check the full FIFA World Cup schedule on FOX Sports! Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily.

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The New York Knicks completed one of the most memorable seasons in franchise history Saturday night inside Frost Bank Center, beating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to capture their first championship since 1973.The only downside was that they didn't win the clincher in front of the home fans at Madison Square Garden, but there were enough Knicks fans in San Antonio to make it feel like a New York City crowd at times.New York entered the night with a 3-1 series lead and a chance to end 53 years of frustration. The Knicks completed a historic comeback in Game 4 to put themselves on the precipice of basketball greatness, and they finished the job on Saturday night. While they would have loved to do it at home, the Knicks clearly weren't going to give away an opportunity to clinch an NBA championship.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMGame 5 started out like every other game in the series, with San Antonio quickly jumping out to a lead. The Spurs won the first quarter for the fifth straight time, and once again, the Knicks found themselves staring at a double-digit deficit.New York scored just 13 points on 4-for-22 shooting in the opening quarter, tied for the second-fewest in an NBA Finals opening quarter in the shot-clock era, according to ESPN. Only the 2016 Golden State Warriors, who scored 11 points in the first quarter of Game 6 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, had fewer.But the Knicks did what theyve done all series.After trailing by as many as 16 points in the first half, New York cut the deficit to five points at halftime. A late flagrant foul call against Spurs guard DeAaron Fox helped New York turn one possession into five points with just over a minute left in the second quarter. The Knicks cut the lead to three, but Devin Vassell beat the first-half buzzer with a midrange jumper.Jalen Brunson scored 16 of New Yorks 37 first-half points, while Victor Wembanyama nearly posted a double-double in the first 24 minutes with nine points and nine rebounds. However, the Knicks had a major problem almost immediately after halftime. Karl-Anthony Towns, the team's most impactful big man, picked up his fourth foul just 15 seconds into the third quarter.The impact was felt almost immediately as his replacement, Mitchell Robinson, committed a flagrant foul that allowed San Antonio to return the favor with a six-point sequence, stretching the lead back to double digits.Then came another turning point: Brunson appeared to roll his ankle with 5:18 left in the third quarter. After making a three-pointer, Brunson landed on Wembanyama's foot. Both Brunson and Knicks coach Mike Brown screamed at the referees for not calling a foul on Wembanyama, which could have been ruled a flagrant closeout. Had officials assessed a flagrant, it would have triggered an automatic suspension for a potential Game 6, since it would have been his fourth flagrant point of the playoffs.Instead, play continued, and Vassell answered with a 3-pointer on the other end. Brunson immediately returned to the game after a New York timeout, but momentum appeared to shift back toward San Antonio as the Spurs later stretched the lead to 15 points. Dylan Harper scored 10 of his 25 points in the third quarter.But Brunson didnt let that moment affect his play. Once again, the star guard put the team on his back with Towns stuck on the bench in foul trouble, scoring 14 points in the third quarter to cut the lead to seven heading into the fourth.And Brunson wasnt even close to done.He hit a layup with 4:48 to go that tied the game at 83 and gave him 40 points. After the Spurs answered, Brunson drew a foul on a 3-point attempt with 3:40 left and hit all three free throws, giving the Knicks their first lead since early in the first quarter. They pushed it to three, their largest lead of the game, with 2:07 left on a goaltending violation.The final minutes turned chaotic from there. Towns fouled out, Wembanyama split two free throws, Harper tied the game, and Brunson answered with another basket to put the Knicks back in front.New York survived the scramble by controlling the glass and doing just enough at the free-throw line. Castles putback dunk cut the deficit to two with 16 seconds left, but Mikal Bridges split a pair on the other end to give the Spurs the ball with eight seconds left, trailing by three.The Knicks elected to foul rather than allow San Antonio to attempt a tying three and the strategy worked exactly as intended. Harper missed both free throws, the Knicks grabbed the rebound and that was all she wrote.Brunson scored 45 points, tied for the third-most points ever in a clinching NBA Finals game.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!There will be time to figure out what this means for San Antonio and Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs aren't going anywhere with a roster built around young stars Wembanyama, Harper and Castle. But Saturday night belonged to the Knicks.For more than five decades, Knicks fans waited for a team to deliver another championship. They waited through bad teams, failed rebuilds, 22 different head coaches, missed opportunities and endless jokes.The waiting is over.

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Kevin De Bruyne has accomplished plenty in his decorated career. Yet, the star Belgian midfielder does not plan to take his fourth World Cup appearance for granted. Two days ahead of Belgiums World Cup opener against Egypt, the 35-year-old De Bruyne stressed much has changed since his days as a Premier League sensation for Manchester City. Nearly two decades removed from representing his home country for the first time and 119 appearances later, the two-time Premier League player of the season considers himself grateful to do so. "Its an honor for me to still be here after playing for the national team for about 16 years. So, that means Ive done something good," De Bruyne said with a laugh during the English portion of Saturdays press conference. "Hopefully I can play a good tournament and do something well for Belgium." The 2025-26 season, his first with Serie A club Napoli, was a challenging one for De Bruyne after 10 years at City, during which he scored 108 goals in 285 games to help the English club to six Premier League titles, two FA Cups and a Champions League trophy. In October, De Bruyne had a severe lesion to his thigh muscle and did not return until March 6. Since March, De Bruyne has appeared in 10 Serie A matches, as well as four friendlies for Belgium. In the most recent, on June 6, he scored during a 5-0 victory against Tunisia. Before Belgiums practice at the training facility of Major League Soccers Seattle Sounders, De Bruyne declared himself ready for the tournament. "I have done everything I could to get fit," De Bruyne said in French, "and I feel that way too." Even with a clean bill of health, De Bruyne knows he has fewer chances to play for the Belgium national team. The Drongen, Belgium, native admitted as much, noting he doesnt have another 10 years remaining in his career, and that he wants to enjoy all aspects of this tournament. De Bruynes perspective is significantly different from previous stints with the Belgium national team, and his City tenure. "You are only focused on winning and the next match," De Bruyne said, "but after you have won, it is suddenly over." De Bruyne doesn't plan to ease back on his intensity with teammates. But, with other star players like winger Jeremy Doku on the roster, De Bruyne recognizes the onus for winning does not fall solely on him, or seasoned veterans like striker Romelu Lukaku or goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. The 24-year-old Doku, a teammate with De Bruyne at City for two seasons, has impressed the veteran. "Defending Jrmy for 90 minutes is impossible," De Bruyne said. "He has also become more efficient over the past year. He has found more moments where he can choose his situations. To play a top tournament, we need a good Doku. "In any case, he is already making my life easier." What qualifies as a "top tournament" for this Belgian side, though, is highly subjective. With holdovers from the "Golden Generation" teams like De Bruyne, Lukaku and Courtois, Belgium is still to be taken seriously as a threat to go all the way in the tournament, especially considering its relatively favorable draw in Group G with Egypt, New Zealand and Iran. Still, after a historic third-place finish at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Belgium did not advance past the group stage in 2022 in Qatar. If Belgium is to recapture the momentum of that 2018 performance, having De Bruyne in top form would go a long way. De Bruyne will have a chance to turn back the clock quickly when he and Belgium square off against former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah and Egypt in their World Cup opener on Monday. "I played against Mo for 10 years," De Bruyne said. "Our kids also went to the same school. So, I saw him from time to time. And, hes a really nice guy. So, it will be nice to see him. It will be nice to compete again like old times." Debast Cleared For World Cup Center back Zeno Debast, who was absent from the portions of both Wednesdays and Thursdays training sessions that were open to the media, remains part of the Belgian squad for the World Cup. In a statement released by the team in French, it was determined in consultation with both the technical and medical staffs that Debast will remain part of the roster. The 22-year-old Debast injured his leg last month while training with Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon and is not expected to be available until later in the tournament. Debast has 26 matches for Belgium and was on the 2022 World Cup roster in Qatar. Reporting by the Associated Press.

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