The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup will take place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada starting June 11. FOX and NBCUniversal will broadcast the matches in English and Spanish, with many games available for free on TV and streaming services.
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The tournament includes 104 matches spread across the US, Mexico, and Canada.
FOX and NBCUniversal own the broadcast rights for the games in the US, Mexico, and Canada.
FOX will show over 40 matches during primetime in English.
Spanish-language broadcasts will be on Telemundo and Universo.
Many matches can be watched for free on FOX network channels or with a TV antenna.
Streaming options include FOX One, Peacock (Spanish), Tubi (free for select matches), YouTube TV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV (subscription required).
The US team plays group stage matches on June 12, 19, and 25 against Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey.
The tournament opens with Mexico vs. South Africa on June 11 in Mexico City.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, returning to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years. The U.S. men's soccer team will play three group-stage games starting June 12, with possible knockout-stage matches if they advance.
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The 2026 World Cup will take place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
The U.S. men's team is in Group D and will play Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey.
Group-stage games for the U.S. are scheduled between June 12 and June 25.
Knockout rounds start on June 28, with the round of 32, round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and final from July 1 to July 19.
The U.S. will play at different stadiums including SoFi Stadium (California), Lumen Field (Seattle), Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara), AT&T Stadium (Dallas), and MetLife Stadium (New Jersey).
The tournament will feature 48 teams and 104 matches over 39 days.
The top two teams from each group and some third-place teams will advance to knockout rounds.
Fans can follow World Cup news and highlights at CBSSports.com.
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JT Batson, CEO of the U.S. Soccer Federation, shared memories of his early soccer experiences and explained how these shaped his passion for the sport. As the U.S. co-hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Batson emphasized soccer’s accessibility and the effort to grow the sport among American youth through programs like Soccer at Schools and Places to Play.
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JT Batson grew up playing soccer in Augusta, Georgia, where early coaches from international backgrounds influenced him.
Batson chose soccer over other sports because he found better coaches and more fun in the game.
The U.S. is co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup along with Canada and Mexico.
U.S. Soccer’s priorities include helping the men’s national team succeed in the World Cup.
Batson wants the World Cup to inspire millions of Americans to play soccer.
Soccer needs to be accessible everywhere, including urban areas, not just suburban fields.
Programs like the Soccer Forward Foundation’s Soccer at Schools aim to bring soccer to every school in the U.S.
The Places to Play initiative works to create safe, nearby places for kids to play soccer.
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This article ranks all the planned fights that will take place on the White House lawn based on how entertaining they might be. The ranking is made without considering when the fights will happen during the event.
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The fights are scheduled to happen outdoors on the White House lawn.
Each fight is evaluated for its entertainment potential.
The ranking ignores the order or timing of the fights.
This ranking helps viewers know which fights might be the most exciting.
The article focuses only on the fights' entertainment value.
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The Vegas Golden Knights lost their last game by two goals and are preparing for Game 5 to improve their performance. They have created a plan with four key points to help the team play better and win the next game.
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The Golden Knights lost the most recent game by two goals.
This loss was the first time they fell behind by two goals in the series.
The team wants to correct mistakes and regain momentum.
They have developed a four-point plan to improve their gameplay.
The plan aims to help the team get back on track for Game 5.
The focus is on playing better defense and offense.
The team hopes to win the upcoming game to stay competitive in the series.
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Cape Verde, a small island nation with fewer than 500,000 people, has qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time. The qualification has excited many in the capital city, Praia, and inspired hope among young people.
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Cape Verde is located in West Africa and has a population of under half a million.
This is Cape Verde’s first time qualifying for the FIFA World Cup.
The team will be one of the smallest in the history of the tournament.
The capital city Praia is preparing actively for the World Cup.
Football has long been a popular and hopeful activity in working-class neighborhoods.
Qualifying for the World Cup has generated excitement and optimism among young people.
The article includes reports by Sarah Sakho and Simon Martin about the country’s World Cup journey.
The World Cup 2026 tournament will feature teams from around the world, with Africa having balanced qualifying routes.
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The article covers key updates ahead of the 2026 World Cup, including team injuries, local preparations, and protests in the host country. It also highlights stadium security measures, street renamings in New York honoring soccer legends, and management changes at a football club.
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Morocco will miss players Nayef Aguerd and Abde Ezzalzouli due to injury; replacements Marwane Saadane and Amine Sbai have been called up.
Aguerd had surgery for a groin injury and a pubic bone fracture delayed his recovery.
New York temporarily renamed streets after soccer stars Thierry Henry and Pelé before the World Cup.
Hundreds protested near Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium about missing persons believed taken by authorities or gangs.
Police set a security perimeter around the stadium and will only allow ticket holders inside.
Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, faced criticism related to the missing persons issue.
The English soccer club Wolves dismissed manager Rob Edwards and are targeting César Peixoto as his replacement.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino received criticism for his leadership style before the tournament.
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Haiti will wear a changed jersey at the FIFA World Cup after FIFA said the original design included political images. The design showed the Battle of Vertières, an important event in Haiti’s history, but FIFA’s rules do not allow political messages on team uniforms.
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Haiti’s original World Cup jersey showed artwork about the Battle of Vertières from 1803.
The Battle of Vertières was a key fight that led to Haiti’s independence from France.
FIFA prohibits political, religious, or personal messages on World Cup team kits.
FIFA asked Haiti to change their jersey just days before their first match.
The jersey was made by Saeta in partnership with the Haitian Football Federation.
Haiti will play in the 2026 World Cup with the revised jersey design.
This is Haiti’s first World Cup appearance in over 50 years.
Haiti is in a group with Scotland, Brazil, and Morocco, and will play Scotland first on June 13.
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The New York Knicks made a historic comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals by overcoming a 29-point deficit to narrowly beat the San Antonio Spurs by one point. This win marked a record for the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history.
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The Knicks were behind by 29 points during the game.
They won the game by just one point.
The game took place in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
The Knicks played against the San Antonio Spurs.
This comeback is the largest ever recorded in NBA Finals history.
The game happened on June 11, 2026.
The comeback could change the story of the ongoing NBA Finals series.
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The New York Knicks made an important play with a tip-in by OG Anunoby. This play helped the team get very close to winning their first championship in over 50 years.
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OG Anunoby made a tip-in, which is a basketball move where a player scores by redirecting the ball near the basket.
This tip-in helped the Knicks win a game.
The Knicks are now one win away from winning a championship.
The team has not won a title in more than 50 years.
This event is historic for the Knicks franchise.
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The New York Knicks won an important basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, known as Game 4. This win brought the Knicks closer to winning the NBA championship.
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The Knicks made a comeback to win Game 4 against the Spurs.
This victory moved the Knicks nearer to an NBA title.
The game outcome was unexpected or surprising to many.
The win was part of a series to decide the champion.
The article explains the key reasons behind the Knicks’ success in this game.
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South Korea and Czechia will play a Group A match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. South Korea, led by star player Son Heung-min, is favored but Czechia, returning after 20 years, aims to challenge them in what is a tightly contested group with Mexico and South Africa.
Key Facts
The match is part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A stage, held at Estadio Guadalajara, Zapopan, Mexico.
The game takes place on Thursday at 8pm local time (02:00 GMT Friday).
South Korea is ranked 25th globally and has qualified for multiple World Cups, reaching the last 16 in 2022.
Son Heung-min, playing for LA FC, leads South Korea and may be playing his final World Cup.
Czechia is ranked 40th and is returning to the World Cup after a 20-year absence.
Czechia qualified through tough UEFA playoffs and is coached by Miroslav Koubek since December 2025.
Czechia’s key players include strikers Tomas Chory, Patrik Schick, and Adam Hlozek.
The top two teams from each group plus the eight best third-place teams will advance to a new round of 32 in this World Cup.
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Mexico City's Azteca Stadium has finished major renovations and is ready to host the opening game of the World Cup. A reporter from the BBC was given a tour inside the stadium just before the tournament started.
Key Facts
Azteca Stadium is located in Mexico City.
The stadium underwent extensive renovations for several years.
It is famous and considered an iconic sports venue.
The World Cup is starting with a game at this stadium on Thursday.
The BBC sent reporter Will Grant to get a first look inside the stadium before the event.
Azteca Stadium is large and can hold many spectators.
The renovation aimed to make the stadium ready for the international soccer tournament.
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Germany’s soccer players are paying for 600 fans to travel by bus from New York to New Jersey for their last World Cup group game. This action comes after the cost of transport tickets for the tournament was raised much higher than normal prices, causing criticism.
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Germany will play Ecuador in their last Group E World Cup match on June 25 in New Jersey.
Normal train tickets from New York to Met Life Stadium cost about $12.90 but were increased to $150, then lowered to $98 during the tournament.
Shuttle bus prices were initially $80 but were reduced to $20 after complaints.
The New Jersey governor said prices rose because FIFA refused to pay for transport subsidies.
German players, including captain Joshua Kimmich, are covering bus costs to take 600 fans to the game for free.
Fans had free transport access at previous World Cups in Russia and Qatar.
The US had promised free transport for fans in its 2018 host agreement but changed this policy in 2023, making fans pay cost-value fares.
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The article talks about pitchers in baseball having more celebrations during games, similar to hitters. It suggests pitchers should show excitement with actions like fireworks and backflips when they succeed.
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Hitters in baseball often celebrate after successful plays.
The article encourages pitchers to also celebrate during games.
Examples of celebrations include fireworks and backflips.
Celebrations would happen on the mound, where pitchers play.
The idea is to make the game more fun and lively for pitchers too.
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Wolves football club has fired head coach Rob Edwards after seven months following their drop from the Premier League. Edwards won only five out of 30 games and the club is now looking for a new manager to lead them in the Championship.
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Rob Edwards was appointed Wolves head coach in November and has been in charge for seven months.
Wolves were relegated from the Premier League after finishing last in the league.
Edwards won 5 games and lost 16 out of 30 matches across all competitions.
The club previously supported Edwards and planned to rebuild the squad under his leadership.
Wolves signed Kieran Trippier on a free transfer and Raul Jimenez returned after his contract ended at Fulham.
Technical director Matt Jackson said the club aimed for immediate promotion back to the Premier League.
Cesar Peixoto, a Portuguese coach, has been linked with the Wolves job.
Edwards acknowledged the team’s poor performance and called for changes at the club.
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The New York Knicks made the largest comeback in NBA Finals history by overcoming a 29-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106. Near the end of the game, Spurs player De’Aaron Fox made a risky move that led to a blocked shot, allowing the Knicks to score the winning basket in the final seconds.
Key Facts
The Spurs led the game by 29 points in the third quarter.
The Knicks erased the entire deficit and won 107-106.
De’Aaron Fox tried to score a layup instead of running down the clock in the final seconds.
Fox’s shot was blocked by Knicks player OG Anunoby, who then scored the winning tip-in.
Fox explained he tried to get a layup to go up by three points and force the Knicks to take a three-point shot.
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said the team lost their early game flow and aggressiveness in the second half.
The Knicks’ comeback is their closest step toward their first NBA championship since 1973.
Charles Barkley criticized Fox’s decision as a poor play during a post-game show.
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Patrick Mahomes has signed a new contract that will make him the first NFL player to have a deal worth more than $500 million. This two-year extension will keep him with the Kansas City Chiefs until 2033 and raise his guaranteed earnings to $504.75 million.
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Patrick Mahomes is a quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs.
He has won three Super Bowls with the Chiefs.
The new contract is a two-year extension through 2033.
The deal guarantees Mahomes $504.75 million in earnings.
His previous 10-year contract was worth $450 million plus $50 million in incentives.
The new contract will average $64 million per year from 2027 onward.
This surpasses the previous highest NFL average salary of $60 million per year held by Dak Prescott.
Mahomes suffered a knee injury in December 2023 but has led his team to five Super Bowl appearances in the past decade.
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The article discusses which NFL players might become the highest-paid in their positions. It considers stars like Patrick Mahomes and Will Anderson Jr. and identifies players who could earn top salaries soon.
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Patrick Mahomes is currently the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL.
The article explores whether Mahomes will keep that spot.
Will Anderson Jr. is a leading edge rusher with a high salary.
It looks at other players who might surpass current top earners.
The focus is on upcoming contracts that could reset pay standards in the NFL.
Positions considered include quarterback and edge rusher among others.
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