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2026 FIFA World Cup
7/9/2026, 1:01 AM - 1,013 words
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule and how to watch With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News. Jul 7 FIFA criticized for lifting U.S. star's red card suspension after Trump phone call Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium. Jul 7 Belgium knocks out U.S. men 4-1, ending the Americans' World Cup run in Seattle Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years. Jul 6 See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the 2026 World Cup The U.S. men's national soccer team kicked off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Friday. Jul 6 Chris Richards on red card controversy, U.S.-Belgium match: "Business as usual" U.S. Men's National Team defender Chris Richards spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil in an interview ahead of the knockout match against Belgium. Jul 6 Balogun's red card suspension lifted after Trump called FIFA chief Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week and asked for a review of the red card suspension. Jul 6 StubHub accused of failing to deliver pricey World Cup tickets Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges. Jul 2 U.S. takes down Bosnia 2-0 for second-ever World Cup knockout round win Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute. Jul 1 U.S. cruises past Paraguay in World Cup opener The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium. Jun 13 Police dress up as World Cup mascots to carry out drug sting The officers in mascot costumes used a metal sledgehammer to break down a door to enter with colleagues. Jun 13 Iran-linked group claims hack of FBI drones, threatens World Cup, monitor says An Iran-linked hacker group claims to have breached FBI drones and has threatened to target the World Cup, a monitoring group says. The monitor disputes some of the other group's claims. Jun 12 World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico with Shakira and a home team victory The 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony festivities got underway a little over an hour before the first kickoff in Mexico City's Estadio Azteca. Jun 11 The World Cup will draw millions of fans, but economic payoff is modest Although the five-week soccer tournament starting on Thursday is the largest sporting event ever, the U.S. economic gains are likely to be muted. Jun 11 5 police officers shot dead in Mexico as World Cup kicks off Five Mexican police officers were killed and five others wounded on the eve of the World Cup opener in Mexico City, authorities said. Jun 11 How FIFA World Cup rules on extra time and tiebreakers work for 2026 Games are likely to be tied at the end of regulation at the 2026 World Cup, especially in the late stages of the tournament with a highly competitive field. Jun 11 N.Y. working families, first responders to receive free World Cup tickets Hundreds of free World Cup tickets will be given to working families with kids, first responders and military families in the New York City area. Jun 10 2 men charged after gear stolen from England's World Cup team Footwear and soccer balls were among the items taken, the BBC reported, but the theft did not include anything "game-critical." Jun 14 Body found outside Tijuana stadium where Iran team is training for World Cup Mexican authorities are investigating how a corpse ended up outside a stadium in the border city of Tijuana, where Iran's national team has been training for the World Cup. Jun 13 U.S. cruises past Paraguay in World Cup opener The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium. Jun 13 Hundreds of veterans snag free World Cup tickets A program for veterans, current military and first responders secured almost 5,000 free tickets for World Cup matches. Jun 25 TV host sorry for slamming player for leaving World Cup for baby's birth France Pierron described childbirth as "a disgusting moment, excuse me, where the dad is useless" during a TV appearance. Jun 24 U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant win over Australia In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process. Jun 19 Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with first World Cup hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria. Jun 17 Referee denied entry into U.S. was talking to "very bad people," official says Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House's World Cup task force and the son of former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, said he stood by the U.S.'s decision to reject Omar Artan. Jun 15 World Cup kicks off with 3 opening ceremonies, 48 teams, billions of fans With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies. Jun 15 U.S. men's soccer win Australia World Cup knockout round In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process. Jun 19