When Argentina plays Algeria on Tuesday and Portugal takes on Congo on Wednesday, two of soccer’s most storied players will begin what will likely be their last runs at the World Cup. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Argentina star Lionel Messi, 38, and Portugal’s Cristiano … Read more
Inglewood, Calif. — The coach of Iran’s World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday night. Coach Amir Ghalenoei didn’t say who ordered … Read more
Protests planned in California as Iran prepares for Men’s World Cup match against New Zealand – CBS News Watch CBS News Some protests are expected in Southern California on Monday night as Iran’s soccer team prepares to face New Zealand in its first match of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. CBS News correspondent Nicole … Read more
Lionel Messi is set to make his sixth World Cup appearance on Tuesday as Argentina takes on Algeria. Paul Tenorio, a national soccer reporter for The Athletic, joins with more. Source link
U.S. dominates Paraguay in first World Cup match, former player touts “hope and enthusiasm” – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. men’s national soccer team defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their first 2026 FIFA World Cup match. Former USMNT player Jimmy Conrad reacts to the team’s big win and shares the matches he’s excited for. … Read more
The World Cup is kicking off in North America, and fans are in a rush to catch the action. With 48 teams, there’s a lot to keep up with. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. From schedules to where to watch, timing, groups, host cities and … Read more
Electric performance by U.S. men in first World Cup match – CBS News Watch CBS News The heat is on for the World Cup and so is the temperature. Saturday’s matches will be played with the mercury in the 80s. Nicole Valdes reports on the U.S.’s dominating debut. Source link
Man bikes from Pittsburgh to Dallas to watch his home team’s World Cup match – CBS News Watch CBS News A 22-year-old business student from Japan is biking from Pittsburgh to Dallas to see his home team play in the World Cup. KXII-TV reporter Austin Hedgcoth has the story. Source link
What to expect from U.S.-Paraguay Men’s World Cup match – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. Men’s National Soccer team will play its first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday night, taking on Paraguay in Southern California. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports from Los Angeles. Source link
World Cup kicks off with match in Mexico – CBS News Watch CBS News The Men’s World Cup officially kicked off Thursday with a match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City. Billions of fans are expected to watch the tournament worldwide. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports on fans’ excitement. Source link