“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. The first two days of the World Cup saw two matches each. But now, the soccer bonanza begins. Four matches will take place on Saturday, headlined by Brazil vs. Morocco. Here’s how I’m wagering on match day 3 of the tournament. This … Read more
Los Angeles Stadium (INGLEWOOD, Calif.) — Sitting at the dais the day before his first match in charge at a World Cup, United States national team boss Mauricio Pochettino went back to the beginning of his tenure at the helm of the tournament co-hosts. Pochettino said back in September 2024 at his introductory press conference … Read more
If the United States men’s national team is to make a long run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a lot will have to go right. That starts with the team’s key players, many of whom will be playing in their second World Cup. Of course, all 26 players who step onto the field for … Read more
The United States and Paraguay meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 9:00 p.m. ET from Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, CA. The USMNT, ranked 16th by FIFA, are appearing at their 17th World Cup as the tournament’s host nation, with their best finish a third-place run in … Read more
The first day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup did not disappoint. Curses were broken in Mexico City, as were the hearts of the Bafana Bafana faithful. Here is everything you might have missed from Day 1 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Mexico vs. South Africa Mexico claimed its first-ever opening-day match at a … Read more
Spain have received a significant fitness boost ahead of the 2026 World Cup with Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams returning to full training. The dynamic duo had been major doubts for the tournament opener, but their presence at the team’s base camp suggests they are ready for the big stage. Red Fury duo back in … Read more
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has hailed the impact of Carlo Ancelotti, claiming the Italian manager has completely revitalised the Brazil national team. Ahead of their World Cup opener, the shot-stopper admitted the squad had endured a testing time before the former Real Madrid boss took the reins. A new era of calm under Ancelotti Ancelotti … Read more
Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET from Toronto Stadium. Canada, ranked 30th by FIFA, are appearing at their third World Cup, having never advanced past the group stage. Bosnia and Herzegovina enter Group B ranked 64th by FIFA, returning … Read more
A match eight years in the making — since the USA was awarded hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico on the eve of the 2018 tournament — is finally here. The Americans begin Group D play on Friday against Paraguay in Los Angeles with an abundance of optimism. “Any World … Read more
The group stage is the first step toward World Cup glory. All 48 nations playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been divided into 12 groups (labeled A-L) of four teams each. With the expanded knockout format of 32 teams advancing past the group stage, winning the group has become more important than ever. … Read more