With a spot in the knockout stage on the line, the USMNT may have to face Australia without captain Christian Pulisic due to a calf issue

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident demeanor after he gave Argentina an early lead in its World Cup opener against Algeria.

With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.

Referees Tori Penso, Brooke Mayo and Kathryn Nesbitt will officiate the group-stage match between Czech Republic and South Africa as the first all-American, all-women officiating crew at the World Cup.

On a night of great anticipation, everyone — players, fans, coaches and beyond — met the moment. How high can this U.S. World Cup team soar?

Canada vs. Qatar kickoff time: Here's how to watch the World Cup match on TV and live stream. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

The 2026 World Cup group stage is the biggest ever and here you can keep track on the latest standings and how the tables look in all 12 groups.

Follow for live updates from Portugal-Congo World Cup game! HOUSTON — Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo adds another milestone to his prolific career on Wednesday, June 17, when he joined Argentina's Lionel Messi as the only men to play in six World Cups – and becomes the oldest outfield player to suit up on soccer's biggest stage.