World Cup odds are drawing massive action over the first few days of the tournament. Sportsbooks across the nation — and around the world, to be sure — are taking boatloads of bets. That included the public betting masses piling on tournament favorite Spain for its opener against seemingly way over-matched Cape Verde. Monday’s shocking … Read more
U.S. World Cup Team Training Base (IRVINE, Calif.) — Although U.S. men’s national team forward Christian Pulisic participated in a “modified training” session on Monday after leaving last week’s 2026 FIFA World Cup-opening win over Paraguay with a sore calf, midfielder Tyler Adams insisted that Pulisic “will be ready” for the Americans’ second Group B … Read more
How do you describe what we saw in Atlanta? An inspiring performance? A powerhouse squad playing too one-dimensionally? Whichever way you want to call it, Cape Verde making its World Cup debut in the grandest of fashion by stalling mighty Spain will forever be remembered.  Cape Verde, an archipelago nation off the coast of … Read more
LOS ANGELES STADIUM — From the concourse level, the lush green carpet of grass beneath looked immaculate. On whatever screen you watched these first few days of matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the fields appeared equally pristine. Looks can deceive, obviously. The truth would be revealed either way shortly after the tournament co-host … Read more
Iran and New Zealand will open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaigns in a Group G clash on June 15, 2026, at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California on FS1. Iran enters the World Cup continuing a sustained run of consistent qualification, marking its fourth straight appearance on the global stage. They’ve also reached four … Read more
Saudi Arabia and Uruguay will face off in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Miami Stadium on FS1. Uruguay has one of the richest histories in international soccer, winning the first-ever FIFA World Cup in 1930 and adding a second title in 1950, along with a … Read more
The fourth day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered plenty of goals, a historic German blowout, and late-game heroics that shattered records and unbeaten streaks alike. From Amad Diallo’s dramatic 90th-minute winner to Japan fighting back from behind twice to snatch a point, the drama kept going right until the final whistle. Here is … Read more
Belgium and Egypt will open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaigns in a Group G clash on June 15, 2026, at Seattle Stadium on FOX. Belgium has been one of Europe’s most consistent national teams over the past decade, qualifying for every major tournament since 2014. They finished third at the 2018 World Cup, the … Read more
Saudi Arabia and Uruguay meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H match on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. ET from Miami Stadium, Miami, FL. Saudi Arabia, ranked 60th by FIFA, are appearing at their seventh World Cup, with their best finish a Round of 16 run in 1994. Uruguay enter Group … Read more
The final result of Curaçao’s World Cup debut match wasn’t pretty, losing 7-1 to Germany on Sunday. However, that one goal was enough to spark joy for the smallest nation in the tournament — and show that FIFA’s decision to expand the World Cup to 48 teams was worth it. Following Curaçao’s loss on Sunday, … Read more