Lionel Messi wiped the sweat from his forehead and breathed a sigh of relief. His Argentina teammates did the same. A thrilling, unforgettable World Cup match with underdog Cape Verde was over — and the defending champions survived after being pushed to the brink. Cape Verde equalized in regulation and again in extra time, but … Read more
SEATTLE — Surrounded by his U.S. men’s national team players, Mauricio Pochettino went right down the middle. On the eve of America’s 250th birthday, the Argentine-born coach celebrated America’s pastime by throwing out the first pitch at the Seattle Mariners game. The sold-out crowd, many wearing red-and-white striped USA soccer jerseys, cheered for both their … Read more
Colombia became the final team to advance to the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 win over Ghana on Friday night at Kansas City Stadium. While it was just a one-goal margin of victory, the result was never in doubt: Colombia scored first, maintained consistent pressure throughout the 90 … Read more
In previous years, the Round of 16 was the first knockout stage match, but with an expanded field of 48 teams— it is now the second. Let’s check out the odds at FanDuel Sportsbook as of July 3 for which countries are favored to make the Round of 16 and emerge from it. This page … Read more
England’s Harry Kane has become Lionel Messi-esque in terms of his value to the collective cause, with Stan Collymore explaining to GOAL why that is a good thing and how the Three Lions’ record goalscorer is benefiting from a mindset that others have lacked. The prolific Bayern Munich frontman is leading another bid for World … Read more
Egypt continued to make history as its penalty shootout victory over Australia gave the Pharaohs a ticket to the Round of 16 for the first time since 1934 and their first ever win in the knockout stages. It was a determined performance in Dallas from Hossam Hassan’s side, who mostly dominated the game with its … Read more
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Now 74 years old, Bruce Arena remains the only coach in the almost century-long history of the FIFA World Cup to lead the U.S. men’s national team into the quarterfinals of the biggest event in sports. Current USA boss Mauricio Pochettino has a chance to become the second on Monday, when … Read more
Colombia will face Ghana in a 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 showdown on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Kansas City Stadium on FOX. After beating Uzbekistan 3-1 and Congo DR 1-0, Colombia won Group K with a 0-0 draw versus Portugal in the group finale, missing out on a late winner as Davinson … Read more
Colombia and Ghana meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ET from Kansas City Stadium. Colombia topped Group K with a 2-1-0 record, beating Uzbekistan 3-1 in their opener and DR Congo 1-0 in their second match before drawing 0-0 with Portugal in … Read more
Day 23 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup wraps up the Round of 32, and Lionel Messi’s Argentina takes center stage against Cinderella story Cape Verde. The day opens in Dallas with Australia and Egypt, where Mohamed Salah’s fitness is in question, and closes in Kansas City with Colombia and Ghana. All three matches air … Read more