https://www.cbssports.com CBS Interactive Inc. en-us The latest sports news from CBSSports.com Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:43:14 +0000 https://sports.cbsimg.net/fly/images/cbssports/logo-digital.png https://www.cbssports.com https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/footy-fix-jurgen-klopp-mls-nwsl/ Here's what to know about the world of soccer for Friday Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:29:50 +0000 Francesco Porzio eca4c7cc-a134-4ef4-b828-974f7c6e78a9 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/ac-boise-usl-soccer-success-spanish-influence/ Co-owned by NWSL legend Sofia Huerta, the USL League One expansion club are shattering attendance records while building a sustainable soccer community in Idaho Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:46:45 +0000 Chuck Booth 38a1399a-a739-492f-ace7-19531879bd60 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/usmnts-tyler-adams-youth-soccer-accessibility-2026-world-cup/ USMNT star Tyler Adams is part of an effort to build mini-pitches, aiming to make the game accessible for the next generation of American talent Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:31:57 +0000 Chuck Booth a61d36b1-00e6-46da-9471-416b112aded0 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/footy-fix-world-cup-expansion-is-coming-usl-and-mls-action-heats-up/ Here are the games to watch in the soccer world on Wednesday Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:01:51 +0000 Francesco Porzio 6183e2fb-298d-4bc9-80ea-6a5b8a142a92 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/what-you-missed-during-world-cup-jose-mourinho-back-at-real-madrid-tottenhams-spending-spree-barca-moves/ With Jose Mourinho back at Real Madrid and Barcelona retooling their attack, El Clasico looks set to be as intense as ever next season Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:14:51 +0000 Chuck Booth 2d3d5303-8014-45ed-9ce2-09122a0c937f 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, including the final match between Spain and Argentina. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:09:15 +0000 Ryan Wooden de97df48-a6a4-4d1a-b3a8-5458ad7b8760 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/wide-open-ballon-dor-race-could-crown-an-unexpected-winner-2026-world-cup-messi-kane-mbappe-yamal/ With Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe falling short at the World Cup, Lionel Messi's absurd tournament could thrust him back into the Ballon d'Or conversation Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:08:46 +0000 Chuck Booth 62ce7da1-45de-4d96-b02b-3a766752680b https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-was-a-spectacle-from-start-to-finish-for-better-or-worse/ This summer's World Cup, the first in a 48-team format, marked the tournament's return to North America after first staging the competition here in 1994 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:40:47 +0000 Pardeep Cattry 78a1f7c9-7f29-4ffd-a79a-4931d7ffad0f https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/footy-fix-spain-dynasty-could-be-coming-was-world-cup-2026-lionel-messis-last-dance/ Here's what to know about the world of soccer for Monday Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:19:20 +0000 Francesco Porzio fd2b4f47-fbf0-423c-9410-dc795f9a3de3 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/lionel-messi-world-cup-2026-secured-status-all-time-global-sports-icon/ To live forever is for the world to know you by just one word. Messi is there with the likes of Jordan, Ali, Brady, Bolt, Serena, Phelps and a select few other all-timers Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:37:05 +0000 Matt Norlander fb5eeafe-bf44-4330-b032-f7b6ccc8b7cd https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/lionel-messi-argentina-villains-world-cup-final/ Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the World Cup final on Sunday, with Ferran Torres scoring the game's lone goal in the 106th minute Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:58:21 +0000 Pardeep Cattry 112104bc-ab8d-45dc-b605-85621a6e5d03 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, which crowned Spain as champion on July 19. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:23:55 +0000 James Holliman 0fa8feda-3835-422f-8395-0a68125c80b2 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/spain-win-world-cup-as-lionel-messi-falls-short-mlbs-top-50-players-of-2026-first-half/ Plus how Ryan Fox made history at The Open Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:53:55 +0000 Carter Bahns d4dfde35-6b9d-4ee2-bf0a-54a2a7be92dc https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/spain-world-cup-champs-reigning-euro-winners-young-pieces-possible-dynasty-2026/ A record-breaking defense propelled La Roja to their second World Cup title, but don't look know, because Spain will co-host the 2030 World Cup and could be even better Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:10:50 +0000 Chuck Booth 096d6263-8fb9-48dc-925a-a231bd5dbbd9 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/lionel-messis-international-career-full-circle-international-retirement-world-cup/ Messi is set to play what will likely be his final World Cup game on Sunday in the final against Spain, 10 years after quitting the national team after a series of crushing defeats Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:48:31 +0000 Pardeep Cattry 314ad2a5-1cf7-4cdb-a891-b163eb21d8e8 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/2026-fifa-world-cup-final-predictions-picks-lionel-messi-argentina-spain/ Our CBS Sports staff predicts Sunday's huge final between Spain and Argentina Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:47:51 +0000 James Benge c7290d02-ac9e-41af-9eb6-6617d51435e6 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/free-2026-world-cup-anytime-goalscorer-picks-odds-lionel-messi-tops-best-bets-for-argentina-vs-spain-final/ We have selected top World Cup anytime goalscorers for Sunday's Argentina vs. Spain final Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:30:53 +0000 James Holliman 222b2c6f-00b5-4f72-97a5-e2098b361e7c https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/2026-world-cup-parlay-best-bets-top-picks-for-spain-vs-argentina-in-sundays-world-cup-final/ SportsLine's team of experts have revealed their World Cup parlay and soccer predictions for Spain vs. Argentina Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:30:41 +0000 Chinmay Vaidya 8ede2a35-d583-4fda-848e-2403d89092d3 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/spain-argentina-world-cup-final-live-stream-lionel-messi-rodri/ Can Lionel Messi secure back-to-back titles in his final World Cup, or will Rodri and Spain's suffocating defense spoil the legendary playmaker's farewell party? Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:17:09 +0000 Chuck Booth 361565e4-5de0-4199-9c5f-a1dfc1805de9 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/world-cup-final-halftime-show-shakira-bts-start-time/ The first-ever World Cup halftime show is happening in 2026; here are all the details Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:27:04 +0000 Sandra Herrera 60d01aaf-5052-4d3d-bfb5-0fcd8580c875 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/kylian-mbappes-world-cup-goal-record-golden-boot-asterisk/ The French superstar surpassed Lionel Messi's goal record in a meaningless third-place match, raising questions about the value of FIFA's most useless game Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:19:09 +0000 Roger Gonzalez 5b21158c-d763-4c77-8810-83c204eaf6f4 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/england-france-6-4-world-cup-kylian-mbappe-goal-record/ The Three Lions led 4-0, but it was France who roared back to nearly produce a stunning comeback in the highest scoring game since 1982 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:25:30 +0000 Roger Gonzalez 1bec5b3a-63dc-4eaf-b712-9c91459355e3 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/spain-argentina-2026-world-cup-final-lionel-messi-defense/ Led by captain Rodri, La Roja can become the statistically greatest defensive team in World Cup history with one final shutout against Argentina Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:09:06 +0000 Chuck Booth e30218e9-da9b-4122-826f-6f168b4f31ae https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/2026-world-cup-parlay-best-bets-top-picks-for-france-vs-england-in-saturdays-third-place-match/ SportsLine's team of experts have revealed their World Cup parlay and soccer predictions for France vs. England Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:34:40 +0000 Chinmay Vaidya cb4ba804-1819-4a47-b7ec-6f14f23ee7a1 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/free-2026-world-cup-anytime-goalscorer-picks-odds-mbappe-among-saturdays-france-vs-england-best-bets/ Here's our top World Cup anytime goalscorers for Saturday's third-place game between France and England Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:32:07 +0000 Brandon Gustafson 6df3f15f-362b-41c1-a41a-383c81719308 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/france-vs-england-live-stream-how-to-watch-fifa-world-cup-third-place-odds-prediction-pick-lineups/ Two top teams compete for a third place standing in the World Cup Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:29:33 +0000 Sandra Herrera a5fdfa17-bbeb-4d50-8f9d-2b08fdf9cf91 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/pittsburgh-riverhounds-louisville-city-fc-live-stream-usl-online-tv-channel-start-time/ The USL match kicks off a triple-header of soccer action on CBS Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:54:50 +0000 Chuck Booth 22ea1954-e5fe-4c25-8e68-914aea66a898 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/uswnt-lindsey-heaps-denver-summit-portland-thorns/ Denver Summit and Portland Thorns headline a doubleheader on CBS this weekend Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:23:58 +0000 Sandra Herrera d6363520-9ba5-4e05-be4a-199a762dca10 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/u-s-soccer-vision-for-future-after-usmnts-rollercoaster-world-cup-run-2026/ U.S. Soccer has planned to use this summer's World Cup as a springboard to further the growth of the sport in this country, with the federation hoping to use the 2028 Olympics and the 2031 Women's World Cup similarly Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:05:11 +0000 Pardeep Cattry 36071d9c-bbc2-410d-be35-2e1b45efb2ce https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/fifa-president-white-house-wildfire-smokes-potential-impact-on-world-cup-final/ A series of wildfires near Canada's border with Minnesota have caused air quality concerns in the northeast and midwest of the U.S. in recent days Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:01:06 +0000 Pardeep Cattry 25b56dc4-9354-4463-911c-da77595902bb https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/how-lionel-messi-reaching-another-world-cup-final-with-argentina-provides-the-ultimate-boost-for-mls/ At 39 years old, the Inter Miami star is leading Argentina to another World Cup final while showcasing the growing power and credibility of MLS on the global stage Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:21:48 +0000 Chuck Booth 598f53f4-a9dd-48d9-9d04-75cd0be07283 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/the-history-that-ties-spains-luis-de-la-fuente-and-argentinas-lionel-scaloni-as-they-chase-tournament-glory/ The managers go back several years and have a quite unique relationship Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:29:54 +0000 Roger Gonzalez 0c5c28b6-1443-457c-84e7-c16acbfc6857 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/footy-fix-all-eyes-on-world-cup-as-argentina-and-spain-meet-in-epic-clash-for-the-trophy/ Elsewhere, NWSL, MLS, USL all in action across the U.S. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:26:42 +0000 Francesco Porzio 40ddcb36-b0c3-4190-9986-4b89f83bbe09 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/spain-vs-argentina-predicted-lineups-world-cup-starting-xi-projection/ Here's how the two finalists could line up on Sunday Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:59:09 +0000 Chuck Booth 4140c342-e100-416a-8be9-54dcbd302f35 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/u-s-soccer-remains-in-talks-mauricio-pochettino/ The team's coaching situation will need to be resolved before long as the federation sets its long-term plan to be more competitive at the 2030 World Cup with Pochettino potentially returning Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:51:23 +0000 Pardeep Cattry aeb2ec57-5b9d-4ce9-ae78-e0289344d715 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/england-argentina-similar-story-world-cup-2026/ Argentina scored twice after the 80th minute to advance to their second straight World Cup final despite spending much of the second half dealing with a 1-0 deficit Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:26:15 +0000 Pardeep Cattry b302e560-2999-4a48-a8a3-65add71b8552