Messi’s next World Cup foe? Cape Verde, who refuses to fear Argentina

Argentina is the defending World Cup champion, currently second in FIFA’s world rankings behind France. Cape Verde is 64th. They meet July 3 in the knockout round.

Cristiano Ronaldo odds, picks, player props, predictions: Best bets for Portugal-Croatia in 2026 World Cup

SportsLine soccer expert Brandt Sutton has analyzed the Cristiano Ronaldo odds, and locked in his picks and predictions for Portugal vs. Croatia

USA-Belgium World Cup odds stun soccer world

The United States Men’s National Team will take on Belgium in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup and we have our first major surprise from that matchup. After easily advancing past the group stage,

Spain shreds Austria to reach World Cup round of 16. Who will La Roja play next?

Spain beat Austria 3-0 to reach the World Cup's round of 16.

Soccer Interest Isn't Exactly At Fever Pitch In U.S., World Cup Poll Says

The beautiful game's popularity in the U.S. is getting a boost from the global soccer tournament, but there's a long way to go.

How, where to bet on 2026 World Cup: Best betting apps, almost $6,000 sportsbook promos for Thursday, July 2

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest and most popular soccer players of all time, and he leads Portugal into the knockout round on Thursday as one of three 2026 World Cup Round of 32 matches taking place today.

What is a red card and what does it mean in World Cup? 'Absolute joke'

What is a red card? What does it mean for player who receives it and his team? What to know about Folarin Balogun foul, impact for USA in World Cup.

World Cup 2026: USMNT shatters viewership record with 24 million viewers for Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina

The game peaked at 31.883 million viewers between 9:45 and 10 p.m. ET, as it was coming to an end. Per Fox, the number makes the match the most-watched English-language soccer telecast in U.S. history.