Making the World Cup doesn’t mean you’re expected to make goals. 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. Let’s check out the odds for which teams are expected to score the most, and subsequently, the fewest, as of May 27 at DraftKings Sportsbook. Highest scoring team Spain: +300 (bet $10 to win $40 total)France: +500 (bet $10 to win $60 total)Brazil: +600 (bet $10 to win $70 total)England: +650 (bet $10 to win $75 total)Argentina: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)Germany: +750 (bet $10 to win $85 total)Portugal: +900 (bet $10 to win $100 total) What to know: In 16 World Cup appearances (this will be its 17th), Spain has scored 108 goals, an average of 6.75 goals per tournament. In the 2022 World Cup, the Spanish scored nine goals in group play, but didn’t find the back of the net in the Round of 16, where they fell to Morocco on penalties. France and Brazil scored six and three goals in group play, respectively, in 2022, and France scored 10 more in the knockout stage to finish with a tournament-best 16 goals. In 2018, Belgium led the way with 16 goals, and in the three World Cups that took place from 2006-2014, Germany scored the most goals in all three (14, 16 and 18 goals). Spain has never led the tournament in most goals scored. All-time, Brazil has the most World Cup goals scored (237), followed by Germany (232), Argentina (152), France (136), Italy (128), Spain (108) and England (104). Lowest scoring team Curaçao: +400 (bet $10 to win $50 total)Haiti: +700 (bet $10 to win $80 total)Cape Verde: +800 (bet $10 to win $90 total)Jordan: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)Iraq: +1100 (bet $10 to win $120 total)Uzbekistan: +1100 (bet $10 to win $120 total)New Zealand: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)Panama: +1400 (bet $10 to win $150 total) What to know: Curaçao is making its first World Cup appearance in 2026. This will be Haiti’s second appearance, after making it way back in 1974. That year, the Haitians scored twice in the group stage. Cape Verde and Jordan, like Curaçao, will make their first World Cup appearances.
Liverpool’s search for a long-term successor to Mohamed Salah has hit a significant roadblock as Paris Saint-Germain appear to have moved into pole position for one of Europe’s brightest talents. The Ligue 1 champions are reportedly closing in on a deal for RB Leipzig starlet Yan Diomande after the player gave his approval for a move to the Parc des Princes. PSG Jump The Queue For Ivorian Star Luis Campos is wasting no time in reshaping the PSG squad following their recent successes. The sporting advisor is acutely aware of the need to refresh Luis Enrique’s options to avoid the “extreme fatigue” and physical toll that impacted the squad during their marathon campaign. With a focus on long-term sustainability, the Parisians have identified a clear need for a dynamic presence on the right flank. While the likes of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Bradley Barcola prefer operating from the left, and Ousmane Dembele has increasingly transitioned into a central role, the right wing has emerged as a priority area for reinforcement. Yan Diomande has been identified as the ideal profile to fill this gap, moving PSG into direct competition with Liverpool, who had earmarked the teenager as the priority signing to eventually replace Mohamed Salah. Verbal Agreement Reached With Diomande The race for the 19-year-old has taken a decisive turn in favor of the French giants. According to Sky Germany, Diomande has already given his green light to join PSG, a move that represents a significant step forward in the recruitment process. The club hierarchy reportedly waits for such a display of mutual interest before finalizing their tactical moves in the market. The Ivorian international has reportedly been less than enthused by the prospect of joining Bayern Munich, despite the Bavarian club showing strong interest in his services. While he remains intrigued by the project at Anfield, the momentum has clearly shifted toward Paris, leaving the Merseyside club with a major battle on their hands to convince the player otherwise. Leipzig’s Firm Stance RB Leipzig find themselves in a powerful negotiating position. Diomande arrived in Germany only last summer from Leganes and is currently tied to a contract that runs until 2030. Having been named the Bundesliga’s best young player of the season after a campaign that yielded 13 goals and nine assists in 36 appearances, his stock has never been higher. The German outfit is expected to demand a premium fee for their prized asset. PSG, however, are determined not to overpay, maintaining the stance that they already possess a squad brimming with top-tier talent. Competition Fades As PSG Leads The Race The complexity of the deal has seen other suitors begin to fall away. While Liverpool’s interest remains legitimate, the presence of multiple mandates on the player’s side has complicated proceedings for many interested parties. PSG’s proactive approach and their ability to secure the player’s preference early on has given them a distinct advantage over their European rivals. Ultimately, the move will hinge on whether PSG and Leipzig can find common ground on a transfer fee. With the player seemingly set on a move to France, Liverpool may be forced to look elsewhere in their search for a world-class winger capable of filling the void that will eventually be left by Salah’s departure. 2026 FIFA World Cup: How To Watch The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run from June 11–July 19, 2026. Spread across three countries, the tournament will culminate with the final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. All 104 tournament matches will air live across FOX (70) and FS1 (34) with every match streaming live and on-demand within both the FOX One and the FOX Sports app. A record 40 matches, more than one-third of the tournament, will air in prime time across FOX (21) and FS1 (19). The opening match on June 11 between Mexico and South Africa (3 p.m. ET) will stream for free on Tubi, as well as the USA’s opening match against Paraguay on June 12 (9 p.m. ET).
When will Team USA lose in the 2026 World Cup? Or, will it not lose at all? Let’s check out the odds for the Americans’ stage of elimination at DraftKings Sportsbook as of May 29. Team USA — Stage of elimination odds Last 32: +170 (bet $10 to win $27 total)Last 16: +220 (bet $10 to win $32 total)Group stage: +500 (bet $10 to win $60 total)Quarterfinals: +500 (bet $10 to win $60 total)Semifinals: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)Runner-up: +2800 (bet $10 to win $290 total)Outright winner: +6000 (bet $10 to win $610 total) 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. The outlook appears to be … ho-hum? If the odds ring true, the Americans are expected to make it out of the group stage but fall in the first knockout stage game. How would that result stack up against previous results? Well, at the 2022 World Cup, Team USA made it to the Round of 16, which was viewed as a stellar accomplishment. In 2018, the USA did not qualify for the World Cup, and in 2014 and 2010, the Americans also made it to the Round of 16. Their best result this century occurred in 2002, when the Americans made it all the way to the quarterfinals before being eliminated. In 1998, Team USA lost in the group stage, in 1994, it fell in the Round of 16, and in 1990, it also fell in the group stage. The second result on the oddsboard is the “Last 16,” meaning the USA would make it out of the group stage and win one knockout stage game, before falling in the second knockout stage game. The third result is that the Americans failed to make it out of the group stage, and the fourth is that they made it to the quarterfinals, meaning they won two knockout stage games. Making the semis, losing in the championship game and winning the championship are the three results with the longest odds.
The day has finally come. The trade was announced. Wide receiver A.J. Brown has been moved from the Philadelphia Eagles to the New England Patriots in return for draft compensation, including a 2028 first-round pick. So which team and which players benefit, and who could take a step back after this blockbuster deal? FOX Sports’ First Things First crew couldn’t agree on a unanimous winner. It’s a fair conclusion as there are reasons both sides had for agreeing to this trade. Brown is an elite talent, who’s surpassed the 1,000-yard receiving mark in six of his seven NFL seasons. A three-time Pro Bowler, he’s totaled double-digit touchdowns in two seasons for two different franchises — the Eagles and Tennessee Titans. But now he goes to his third team, reuniting with former Titans and current Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, after a tumultuous and drama-filled fourth year in Philadelphia. Because of Brown’s combination of talent and personality, both the Eagles and Patriots could come out as the winner or loser of this trade. For the Eagles, it will yield clear results of quarterback Jalen Hurts’ caliber. “It will be interesting to see what the Eagles look like without A.J. Brown because he was a key contributor to who they were and how they were able to unlock the offense,” Greg Jennings said. Hurts’ early-career success has largely been helped by a stacked receiving core, including Brown, Devonta Smith and running back Saquon Barkley. With the clear alpha of the group, in Brown, gone, Hurts will be tested to lift up his targets. The Eagles did, however, add receiving depth in preparation for this trade, drafting Makai Lemon in the first-round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and signing free agents Dontavion Wicks, Marquise Brown and Elijah Moore. So there’s enough firepower for Hurts to succeed. Thus, he can be rightfully praised if the Eagles do well, and blamed if they falter. Jennings predicted the latter. “When you no longer have the bona-fide, bail out, safety valve, that was A.J. Brown — When it came time to bail out that offense, whose number was dialed? Eleven. A.J. Brown,” Jennings said. “I’m not bullish on the idea that it’s addition by subtraction. I’m not because there’s a lot of unknown.” Danny Parkins went one step further. “I think it’s on the board that 2028 first-round pick is used to draft Jalen Hurts’ replacement,” Parkins said of the compensation Philadelphia received for Brown. “There’s a ton of pressure on Jalen Hurts. I think Devonta Smith is a legitimate No. 1, and then every move they did around it is at least somewhat of a flier… So they’re going to say, ‘Alright, (Hurts), let’s see what you can do.'” If that’s the case Chris Broussard’s confident Hurts is up for the challenge, and ready to rise above Brown’s shadow. “It’s probably a relief for Jalen Hurts that you don’t have this guy in your ear demanding the football, on the sidelines demanding the football,” Broussard said, referring to Brown’s antics this past season as “a constant distraction.” “I think Jalen will be fine without A.J.,” Broussard added. As for the Patriots, they’ll hope Brown’s dramatic ways end now that he’s reunited with Vrabel, and paired with quarterback Drake Maye, “a quarterback who can push the ball down the field,” Jennings said. Jennings predicted that Brown would see 150 targets with Maye in 2026, which would be the second most of his career. That volume would give him every opportunity to back up his talk. “I bet A.J. Brown is thrilled,” Jennings said. “I’m excited because now the Patriots get a bona fide, No. 1 receiver. A.J… He can be featured. He can be the guy.” After a four-win season in Maye’s 2024 rookie year, the Patriots bounced back in a significant way, finishing 14-3 and winning the AFC Championship. Their run to Super Bowl LX, where they lost 29-13 to the Seattle Seahawks, though, came without a true, No. 1 receiver. So Brown, seemingly, represents that missing piece. “It’s obviously great for Drake Maye. It’s very good for the Patriots, especially in the short term,” FOX Sports’ Nick Wright said. “The Patriots are trying to take advantage of Drake Maye’s rookie contract.” Broussard, however, says he’s not “sitting here saying they’re the team to beat in the AFC.” Only time will tell how the A.J. Brown trade impacts the Eagles and Patriots. But for two teams who are linked by two historically great Super Bowls — in 2005 and 2018 — this deal certainly ties their fate together, again.
More details have emerged for WWE’s plans with Brock Lesnar following his victory over Oba Femi at Sunday’s Clash in Italy pay-per-view.
Despite hinting at retirement after his loss to Femi at WrestleMania 42, Lesnar returned to set up a rematch for Clash in Italy. The future Hall of Famer soundly defeated Femi via pinfall to even their head-to-head series.
Unsurprisingly, Sunday’s victory in Turin will stand as Lesnar’s final WWE match.
Speaking on the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio (h/t WrestlingInc.com), Dave Meltzer reported that WWE is planning a rubber match between Lesnar and Femi, with the latter likely to emerge victorious:
“They want to do a one and one, and then Oba wins the third…kind of like what they did with Cody (Rhodes) and Brock a couple of years ago,” Meltzer reported. “And that’s just…if you’re going to do a three match series, which has always been the plan in this feud…to do a three match series, then obviously you’ve got to split one and one.”
Regarding the Lesnar-Rhodes feud, the American Nightmare scored the first win with a pinfall victory at Backlash 2023. Lesnar won the second match at Night of Champions via technical submission.
However, Rhodes would secure the head-to-head victory by winning the rubber match at SummerSlam 2023.
Brock Lesnar Could Retire After SummerSlam 2026
Brock Lesnar looking on after losing to Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42.
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If Lesnar is planning to call it quits (for good), there may not be a better stage than SummerSlam 2026. That’s because the marquee pay-per-view takes place on the Aug. 1-2 weekend at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Lesnar’s home state.
WWE’s next premium live event, Night of Champions, will take place on June 27th at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Obviously, it’s unlikely Lesnar will wrestle a non-title match there.
Losing to an up-and-coming superstar like Femi and retiring in front of the home crowd would be the ideal conclusion to Lesnar’s career. Again, that’s only if he’s actually planning to retire in the near future.
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A biopic about iconic actor and filmmaker Gene Wilder is officially moving forward, with Dito Montiel securing the rights to direct from Wilder’s Estate.
Wilder is best known for his work starring in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and Young Frankenstein. The award-winning actor was a frequent collaborator with Richard Pryor, who co-wrote Blazing Saddles, though they had a complicated relationship. Wilder was also married to Gilda Radner, one of the original cast of NBC’s SNL. Following Radner’s passing from ovarian cancer a few years into their marriage, Wilder became an advocate for cancer research, even speaking to Congress.
Deadline reported that “The biopic will explore the man behind the iconic performances, tracing his rise from a shy young theater actor to one of cinema’s most singular comedic voices, while examining the personal struggles, relationships, and challenges that shaped both his life and work.” This exploration promises to provide a deeper understanding of Wilder’s legacy, something that Wilder’s Estate has been pushing.
Montiel, best known for A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, said of the decision, “Gene Wilder was one of those rare people who was somehow funnier and sadder than everyone else in the room at the same time…I couldn’t say no to that.” Producer Aimee Schoof commented, “Dito has a singular ability to hold comedy and complexity in the same frame without flinching. We are thrilled to have him directing this film.”
The momentum for this project continues, as the biopic was originally announced to be in development last year, as reported by Deadline in November 2025. The script is being written by Jeremy Roth and Montiel. Roth is best known for writing on shows like How I Met Your Father and Love, Victor. Intrinsic Value Films is set to produce with their team of producers, including Schoof, Isen Robbins, and Megan Freels Johnston.
Looking ahead, no casting announcements have been made as of yet. Many online have suggested casting Jeremy Allen White as Wilder due to an uncanny similarity in their features, but nothing has been confirmed. The actor is best known for The Bear, for which he won two Emmy Awards for his role as Carmen Berzatto. White has previously starred in the biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere as Bruce Springsteen.
