This is an updated version of a story first published on Nov. 16, 2025. The original video can be viewed here. When we first heard about chess boxing, we thought it was a joke. Chess boxing? Could it really be a thing? Turns out, it is, and it’s just what it sounds like: alternate rounds of … Read more
U.S. Men’s National Team defender Chris Richards said he gives credit to teammate Folarin Balogun after FIFA lifted the striker’s red card suspension. Speaking on the controversy ahead of the win-or-go-home World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium, Richards told “CBS Evening News” anchor Tony Dokoupil he didn’t have insight into how the appeal … Read more
Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the deciding goal in a shootout, and Egypt won its debut in the World Cup knockout round by beating Australia 4-2 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw Friday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Australia goalkeeper Mathew Ryan didn’t stop any … Read more
The U.S. beat Bosnia and Herzegovina in their first World Cup knockout round win since 2002 and will move on to play Belgium. But they’ll be without star Folarin Balogun, who got a red card early in the second half of the match. Nicole Valdes reports. Source link
The United States is through to the round of 16 after taking down Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0, in just the second-ever win in the World Cup knockout round for the men’s team — but a controversial red card will leave the national team without one of its key players for the next match. Folarin Balogun … Read more
World Cup fever is in full swing in California, where the U.S. Men’s National Team is preparing to take the field on Wednesday in its first knockout stage match of the tournament against Bosnia and Herzegovina. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has more. Source link
USMNT starts World Cup knockout stage against Bosnia and Herzegovina – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. Men’s National Team will play their first knockout stage match of the 2026 World Cup Wednesday night against Bosnia and Herzegovina. CBS News’ Nicole Valdes reports. Source link
Mexico broke a four-decade drought in the knockout stages of the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Ecuador yesterday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored within nine minutes in the first half to send the co-host through to … Read more
What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? Well, the French men’s national team wouldn’t know because it has yet to meet an immovable object in this World Cup. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. In the first decisive victory of this tournament’s … Read more
USMNT looks ahead to World Cup knockout match with Bosnia and Herzegovina – CBS News Watch CBS News The pressure is on for the U.S. men’s national soccer team ahead of their first knockout match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. CBS News’ Elizabeth Campbell reports. Source link