Soccer, the world’s most popular sport, involves two teams competing to score goals by kicking a ball into the opponent’s net. It’s a thrilling game of skill, strategy, and teamwork.
U.S. World Cup Team Training Base (IRVINE, Calif.) — Christian Pulisic emerged from the U.S. men’s national team’s pop-up training tent and jogged to the far side of the field. His teammates had already begun warming up ahead of Wednesday’s practice, making this the third day in a row that the squad had to work…
Wednesday marks the final day of the opening games at the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup and while it will be a tough act to follow Tuesday’s extravaganza, there will be plenty of star players who’ll do their best. Led by Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal hopes its game against the DR Congo will be the first…
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé — two of the biggest stars in the world — combined for five goals on the same day in Match Day 6 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With his first career World Cup hat trick, Messi tied Miroslav Klose for the most goals in men’s World Cup history with…
The public betting masses had a strong appetite to wager on the USA in its opening World Cup match vs. Paraguay. A resounding 4-1 victory has run that appetite to ravenous — not just on USA vs. Australia odds, but on the American side to make an unprecedented run. “That was a really good performance…
Back by popular demand! You know them, you love them: My 2026 FIFA World Cup Power Rankings, featuring the top 10 in this tournament as of Wednesday. And I’ve got a new No. 1. As a reminder: These are my power rankings. You want some power rankings? Go get your own! These are mine, and…
In a game that featured plenty of end-to-end action and a contrast of playing styles, Austria defeated Jordan 3-1 to move to the top of Group J alongside Argentina. Jordan played quick and direct from the start, and it clearly was effective against Austria. Ultimately, Austria was able to gain control late through its substitutes. …
Uzbekistan and Colombia are set to face off in their opening Group K match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the Mexico City Stadium on FS1. This match represents a historic milestone for Uzbekistan, as it became the first Central Asian nation to qualify for a FIFA World Cup. …
The 2026 FIFA World Cup closes out Match Day 1 on Wednesday with four games across the United States, Canada and Mexico. England opens its tournament against familiar foe Croatia in Dallas, while Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo takes the field for what could be his final World Cup against DR Congo in Houston. Colombia and Uzbekistan…
Uzbekistan and Colombia meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. ET from Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City. Uzbekistan, ranked 50th by FIFA, are making their World Cup debut. Colombia enter Group K ranked 14th by FIFA, appearing at their seventh World Cup, with their best finish…
Ghana will face Panama on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Toronto Stadium on FS1. This match is the opening fixture for both teams in Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana is returning to the World Cup stage for its fifth time in the last six tournaments. Ghana qualified by winning CAF Group…
