https://www.cbssports.com CBS Interactive Inc. en-us The latest sports news from CBSSports.com Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:30:51 +0000 https://sports.cbsimg.net/fly/images/cbssports/logo-digital.png https://www.cbssports.com 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/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. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:49:28 +0000 Ryan Wooden de97df48-a6a4-4d1a-b3a8-5458ad7b8760 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 is down to the final match on Sunday. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:43:26 +0000 James Holliman 0fa8feda-3835-422f-8395-0a68125c80b2 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 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:26:00 +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/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 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:35:39 +0000 Chuck Booth 38a1399a-a739-492f-ace7-19531879bd60 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 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/england-argentina-live-stream-fifa-world-cup-semifinals-predictions-lineups/ The winners move on to face Spain in the final on Sunday Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:26:21 +0000 Roger Gonzalez dacff450-95cb-4079-ba12-7cbc783e09a5 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/argentina-england-odds-prediction-time-betting-line-2026-world-cup-semifinal-picks/ SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his picks for Lionel Messi and Argentina versus Harry Kane and England in the World Cup 2026 on Wednesday Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:31:48 +0000 Ross Kelly ea8bd858-f5b5-4a54-9cc0-9c71517ed112 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/2026-world-cup-parlay-best-bets-top-picks-for-england-vs-argentina-in-wednesdays-semifinal-match/ SportsLine's team of experts have revealed their World Cup parlay and soccer predictions for England vs. Argentina Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:16:55 +0000 Chinmay Vaidya 2f77da53-f804-4544-8331-aa53995440d8 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/england-argentina-odds-to-advance-prediction-start-time-2026-world-cup-semifinal-picks/ SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his Argentina vs. England best bets in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals on Wednesday Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:40:35 +0000 Daniel Kohn c9e9378d-1305-49ae-bb7c-cfc034a9b43d https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/lionel-messi-argentina-jude-bellingham-england-spain-in-world-cup-final/ Forty-eight teams began the World Cup and three remain with a shot at the title Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:02:27 +0000 Francesco Porzio 9b8ed704-5dda-499c-a952-2990599c411e https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/free-2026-world-cup-anytime-goalscorer-picks-odds-lionel-messi-tops-best-bets-for-england-vs-argentina/ Here's our top World Cup anytime goalscorers for Wednesday's semifinal between England and reigning champs Argentina Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:23:46 +0000 James Holliman 27f8c3d4-8d44-469c-9103-28b818a24c28 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/england-argentina-renew-historic-world-cup-rivalry/ Wednesday's World Cup semifinal marks the latest chapter in one of soccer's most intense rivalries, one that is defined equally by events off the field as it is by those on the field Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:44:14 +0000 Pardeep Cattry 411d6171-257c-4f0a-9eaa-6f614cb80184 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/france-spain-odds-prediction-line-start-time-2026-world-cup-semifinal-picks/ SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his picks for Spain vs. France in the World Cup 2026 semifinals on Tuesday Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:09:11 +0000 Daniel Lewis 2c630a63-ae42-4bf0-accc-24dae4224848 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/spain-france-odds-prediction-time-betting-line-2026-world-cup-semifinal-picks/ SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his France vs. Spain best bets for their FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal match on Tuesday Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:47:32 +0000 Ross Kelly 790e0cb8-363a-4899-9a7f-14b6608ad8f9 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/2026-world-cup-parlay-best-bets-top-picks-for-france-vs-spain-in-tuesdays-semifinal-match/ SportsLine's team of experts have revealed their World Cup parlay and soccer predictions for France vs. Spain Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:34:54 +0000 Chinmay Vaidya 361347de-9bf2-455e-8364-0d864e4b4a57 https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/free-2026-world-cup-anytime-goalscorer-picks-odds-mikel-merino-among-tuesdays-france-vs-spain-best-bets/ Here's our top World Cup anytime goalscorers for Tuesday's semifinal between France and Spain Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:33:12 +0000 Chinmay Vaidya b2215a79-be5b-42ea-b8c3-e33cc177d56d