https://www.cbssports.com CBS Interactive Inc. en-us The latest sports news from CBSSports.com Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:25:17 +0000 https://sports.cbsimg.net/fly/images/cbssports/logo-digital.png https://www.cbssports.com https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/fifa-2026-world-cup-expected-goals-analytics-soccer-nerd/ From understanding basic rules to mastering advanced analytics, here is your graduate-level guide to watching the 2026 World Cup like a true nerd Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:03:49 +0000 Mike Goodman 11abe00f-83f2-4852-9542-ee5f384bae97 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/world-cup-2026-picks-odds-predictions-usmnt-props-best-bets-futures/ Jon "Buckets" Eimer has locked in his top USMNT prop bets for the 2026 World Cup being hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:00:44 +0000 Daniel Kohn f0df01d2-d45d-4fa7-b0dc-b167d8fc0dd3 https://www.cbssports.com/prediction/news/kalshi-world-cup-2026/ You can use Kalshi prediction markets to trade event contracts during the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:35:33 +0000 Ryan Wooden de97df48-a6a4-4d1a-b3a8-5458ad7b8760 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/fifa-world-cup-2026-odds-favorites-futures-picks-predictions-soccer-props-expert-best-bets/ Martin Green has analyzed the 2026 World Cup draw and locked in his best bets, overall winner, sleeper picks and top props Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:15:11 +0000 Ross Kelly 0623ee8a-047c-44cb-b0b0-78f083edb02a https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/footy-fix-last-international-friendlies-on-hand-as-teams-fine-tune-ahead-of-thursdays-world-cup-kickoff/ The World Cup kicks off on Thursday Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:51:15 +0000 Francesco Porzio cc0f930e-8bda-43dd-beb2-d7aa21eeef5b https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/how-to-bet-on-the-2026-world-cup-betting-guide-odds-schedule-groups-rosters-promo-codes-offers/ Our World Cup betting guide tells you where to bet on the 2026 World Cup, gives odds, rosters, schedule, promo offers, and more Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:59:41 +0000 Brandt Sutton 25919fbf-3c8b-48de-938c-5ae2f358dc4a https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/fifa-world-cup-2026-power-rankings-usmnt-hold-steady-ahead-of-opener-vs-paraguay/ Here's how the qualified teams stack up just a few days ahead of the kickoff of the World Cup Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:26:26 +0000 Francesco Porzio 8ba3e0d7-6544-4711-8e01-c7c38f266f3a https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/whats-next-for-real-madrid-after-florentino-perezs-reelection/ Florentino Perez will continue to serve as Real Madrid president and plans to have a busy summer when it comes to transfers Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Francesco Porzio 25f3242a-72f3-48b5-91ca-a5c460b37449 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/christian-eriksen-collapses-denmark-friendly-vs-ukraine-abandoned/ Eriksen, who collapsed at Euro 2020, suffered another medical episode on Sunday Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:11:14 +0000 Chuck Booth 3dc22910-91fc-4d5a-8b4f-ef72c1e37508 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/2026-world-cup-harry-kane-england-international-glory/ At 33, the Bayern Munich star is coming off a historic 61-goal season and has his sights set on both a World Cup trophy and the Ballon d'Or Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:42:29 +0000 James Benge fbac8a9d-1207-46c8-bf1b-b21427239066 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/usmnts-final-world-cup-experiment-vs-germany-opener-vs-paraguay/ The USMNT lost 2-1 to Germany on Saturday in their final friendly before their World Cup opener on Friday against Paraguay, and it offered a lot of clues Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:44:39 +0000 Pardeep Cattry 5f4cd6bf-f1be-4bfe-a011-9575dd6466a2 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/world-cup-party-chicago-atmosphere-usmnt-need/ While high ticket prices and traveling logistics make it more than difficult for USA fans to go support their team at the World Cup, Saturday's friendly in Chicago showed just what kind of off-the-field spectacle it could be Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:12:31 +0000 Sandra Herrera a56b2f06-4834-4731-9056-8bcbe77aa7ed https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/usmnt-chris-richards-trains-world-cup-friendly-germany/ Richards sustained an ankle injury on May 17, days before the USMNT's pre-tournament camp opened Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:52:59 +0000 Pardeep Cattry 6718b826-6799-434d-8455-5c3456e8d0ed https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/usmn-2026-roster-gregg-berhalter-son-sebastian-incredible-usmnt-rise/ How a replica trophy from a Qatar market inspired Sebastian Berhalter to make the USMNT roster for the 2026 World Cup under Mauricio Pochettino Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:23:38 +0000 Sandra Herrera df25f64d-6750-4a75-ac33-52a71df91052 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/world-cup-group-standings-table-results/ The group stage standings will dictate which teams advance to the knockout round Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:17:08 +0000 James Benge 36c42102-6665-4b2c-a298-036416cb893b https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/yan-diomande-potential-world-cup-2026-breakout-star-ivory-coast-fifa/ From the pitches of Florida to Europe, Diamonde is now set to feature for Ivory Coast at the World Cup, with the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United reportedly interested in the 19-year-old Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:26:16 +0000 Chuck Booth fee92618-5578-46f8-9ce4-29f01ea942f7 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-why-top-contenders-usmnt-could-win-it-all/ From Spain to Brazil to ... the USMNT? Which countries are the favorites, and what it means for their chances Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:11:18 +0000 James Benge 6da155de-b624-4436-afd8-cebbf24180e6 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/usmnts-chris-richards-training-individually-injury-status-still-unclear-for-world-cup-opener/ Richards sustained an ankle injury on May 17 and has missed two games for Crystal Palace since, as well as the USMNT's win over Senegal on Sunday Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:48:08 +0000 Pardeep Cattry e7a88292-e250-473d-bcb0-b86118cf8371 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/emma-hayes-uswnt-triple-espresso-injury-maternity-leave/ The USWNT’s gold-medal-winning attacking trio of Trinity Rodman, Sophia Wilson, and Mallory Swanson is finally back together ahead of friendlies in Brazil Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:50:14 +0000 Sandra Herrera 0e9c395d-ce06-4037-9969-66d6592f7e45 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/why-mauricio-pochettinos-fluid-tactics-are-unlocking-a-dangerous-usmnt-attack-after-a-brutal-learning-curve/ Pochettino has opted to emphasize the USMNT's attacking strengths since taking the job in the fall of 2024, a strategy that was clearly on display in the team's 3-2 win over Senegal on Sunday Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:01:41 +0000 Pardeep Cattry 23205c3d-7c3f-4567-b812-8eb5ffddddc0 https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/world-cup-2026-odds-futures-argentina-lionel-messi-represent-best-betting-value-hiding-in-plain-sight/ Argentina's golden generation is back for more glory and bettors can get excellent value on La Albiceleste Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:22:26 +0000 Chinmay Vaidya fe47f54c-3368-43e6-9e40-56f150f03ef5 https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/world-cup-2026-odds-futures-mexico-aiming-to-restore-its-soccer-standing-with-deep-tournament-run/ Mexico have slipped in the CONCACAF soccer hierarchy but they have a chance to change that at the 2026 World Cup Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:19:37 +0000 Chinmay Vaidya 6c5e8779-8577-4af3-926a-9f56ab2773d9 https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/world-cup-2026-odds-futures-why-switzerland-can-be-this-tournaments-dark-horse-contender/ The Swiss are longshots to win the World Cup, but they could be under-the-radar contenders Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:16:01 +0000 Chinmay Vaidya 7e023370-2cc3-4fd9-b64c-98c86d07c234 https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/world-cup-2026-odds-futures-how-bettors-should-approach-brazil-with-manager-carlo-ancelotti-at-the-helm/ The Selecao haven't reached a World Cup final since winning the competition in 2002 but could be a sneaky contender to back in 2026 with Ancelotti as manager Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:13:05 +0000 Chinmay Vaidya 9cd69c37-c465-41f9-b64b-c4726e0218c0 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/world-cup-2026-schedule-times-dates/ Here's the complete schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off June 11 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:32:32 +0000 James Benge 66aeb138-ad45-498f-a6a0-ae348ae6649c https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/footy-fix-world-cup-tune-ups-dominate-the-calendar-as-teams-get-set-of-june-11th-kickoff/ Elsewhere on Golazo Starting XI, USL in action Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:34:16 +0000 Francesco Porzio f0d55025-b9f9-4581-b30c-ed0c04e2d613 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/nwsl-championship-to-return-to-audi-field-in-washington-dc-in-2026/ Audi Field previously hosted the championship in 2022, when Portland Thorns beat the Kansas City Current to win their third league title Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:15:35 +0000 Pardeep Cattry d047a999-f885-4453-98d6-28e4549bad93 https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/world-cup-odds/ Here's everything bettors need to know about World Cup odds 2026 for this summer's soccer event in North America Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:27:30 +0000 James Holliman 0fa8feda-3835-422f-8395-0a68125c80b2 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/world-cup-2026-squads-by-the-numbers-leagues-oldest-youngest-players-countries/ From 43-year-old veterans to teenage prodigies, a look at the historic age milestones and roster trends shaping the tournament Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:28:42 +0000 Chuck Booth a40869f8-64a1-4252-85ce-8c3d2e0f6986 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/cristiano-ronaldo-40-year-olds-set-to-make-2026-world-cup-the-oldest/ Six players in their 40s have been named to squads, but Ronaldo isn't the oldest Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:37:56 +0000 Chuck Booth cdc16b3b-8376-42a1-a642-04b3ea5f9e2b https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/how-usmnts-brenden-aaronson-balanced-intense-world-cup-roster-call-up-and-wedding/ Aaronson missed Friday's training session to attend his wedding, one part of a whirlwind week for the USMNT attacker Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:17:59 +0000 Pardeep Cattry 7e4711bd-1318-42ed-84b7-1865f2db2812 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/mls-players-at-2026-world-cup-record-messi-usmnt-what-to-know/ A record 44 MLS players will compete in the 2026 World Cup, highlighting the league’s massive global growth since the tournament was last in North America Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:03:23 +0000 Chuck Booth 5e3fb1fa-97da-4f63-aefd-8223b705c43a https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/how-40-year-old-edin-dzeko-defied-the-odds-world-cup-bosnia/ At 40 years old, the veteran striker is still expected to lead the line for his country at the World Cup this summer Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:41:47 +0000 Chuck Booth e8b0732a-0fa2-4507-9218-6028bb6db91d https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/footy-fix-with-europes-season-over-all-eyes-turn-to-final-world-cup-preparation/ Future U.S. opponents Turkiye are in action Monday Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:30:07 +0000 Pardeep Cattry b2dba26d-2d86-4e37-9ce1-097d2c9acaec https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/mauricio-pochettino-laptop-how-usmnt-coach-is-trying-to-revolutionize-cooling-breaks/ Mauricio Pochettino utilized cooling breaks to show players tactical video on a laptop during the USMNT's 3-2 win over Senegal Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:31:23 +0000 Chuck Booth 8dc2e8da-8e12-4150-999f-92aad94274bc https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/christian-pulisic-breakthrough-usmnt-goal-scoring-performance-into-the-world-cup/ The USMNT star snapped a dry spell dating back to late 2024 with a crucial goal against Senegal to ease the pressure ahead of the World Cup Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:16:29 +0000 Chuck Booth 4c87b5da-17b1-4567-889f-3cc1142f7fff