"Imagine, with this World Cup, a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News, adding, "It's not an accident that 5 billion people will be watching."

FOX and NBCUniversal have the broadcasting rights for the 78 games being played in the U.S., as well as the 13 apiece in Canada and Mexico. A record of 40 matches, or more than a third of the World Cup, will air during primetime on FOX, according to the broadcaster.

For Spanish-language broadcasts, every single match will air on NBC-owned Telemundo and Universo.

All matches will also be available for on-demand streaming on several platforms. Here's what to know.

How to watch the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup

Viewers with a TV antenna, or access to the FOX network channel through a smart TV, can watch 70 of the matches for free. The rest will air on Fox Sports 1, a cable channel.

Ninety-two of the 104 matches can be watched for free in Spanish on Telemundo. The rest of the matches in Spanish will air on Universo, a cable network. 

For cord-cutters, the World Cup opening match on June 11 between Mexico and South Africa, as well as the United States' opening match against Paraguay on June 12, will be available to stream for free on Tubi, an ad-supported streaming service owned by Fox. 

All matches are available to stream through FOX One, the FOX Sports app, while Peacock has exclusive Spanish-language streaming rights. All matches will also be available on other streaming providers like YouTube TV, Fubo or Hulu + Live TV, for a subscription fee.

You can follow World Cup news and highlights throughout the tournament at CBSSports.com.

U.S. Men's 2026 World Cup schedule

The U.S. World Cup team will play three group games in June. Their opponents are Paraguay, Australia and Turkey, respectively. 

The U.S.' first-round games will kick off at 9 p.m. ET against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Friday, June 12. The U.S. has a 3 p.m. ET kickoff vs. Australia at Lumen Seattle on Friday, June 19, and then a 10 p.m. ET start on Thursday, June 25, back at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood against Turkey. 

2026 World Cup broadcast schedule

The tournament begins on June 11, with co-host Mexico playing the opener in Mexico City against South Africa. The U.S. and Canada will play their first games a day later in Los Angeles and Toronto, respectively. The group stage runs until June 27. 

Here is the broadcast schedule: 

June 11

• Mexico vs. South Africa (Group A) — Mexico City 
• South Korea vs. Czechia (Group A) — Guadalajara

June 12

• 3 p.m. ET — Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (Group B) — Toronto [FOX, Telemundo]
• 9 p.m. ET — USA vs. Paraguay (Group D) — Inglewood [FOX, Telemundo]

June 13

• 3 p.m. ET — Qatar vs. Switzerland (Group B) — San Francisco Bay Area [FOX, Telemundo]
• 6 p.m. ET — Brazil vs. Morocco (Group C) — New York/New Jersey [FS1, Telemundo]
• 9 p.m. ET — Haiti vs. Scotland (Group C) — Boston [FS1, Telemundo]

June 14

• 12:00 a.m. ET — Australia vs. Turkey (Group D) — Vancouver [FS1, Telemundo]
• 1:00 p.m. ET — Germany vs. Curaçao (Group E) — Houston [FOX, Telemundo]
• 4:00 p.m. ET — Netherlands vs. Japan (Group F) — Dallas [FOX, Telemundo]
• 7:00 p.m. ET — Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador (Group E) — Philadelphia [FS1, Telemundo]
• 10:00 p.m. ET — Sweden vs. Tunisia (Group F) — Monterrey [FS1, Telemundo]

June 15

• 12 p.m. ET — Spain vs. Cape Verde (Group H) — Atlanta [FOX, Telemundo]
• 3 p.m. ET — Belgium vs. Egypt (Group G) — Seattle [FOX, Telemundo]
• 6 p.m. ET — Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay (Group H) — Miami [FS1, Telemundo]
• 9 p.m. ET — Iran vs. New Zealand (Group G) — Inglewood [FS1, Telemundo]

June 16

• 3 p.m. ET — France vs. Senegal (Group I) — New York/New Jersey [FOX, Telemundo]
• 6 p.m. ET — Iraq vs. Norway (Group I) — Boston [FOX, Telemundo]
• 9 p.m. ET — Argentina vs. Algeria (Group J) — Kansas City [FOX, Telemundo]

June 17

• 12 a.m. ET — Austria vs. Jordan (Group J) — San Francisco Bay Area [FS1, Telemundo]
• 1 p.m. ET — Portugal vs. DR Congo (Group K) — Houston or Mexico City [FOX, Telemundo]
• 4 p.m. ET — England vs. Croatia (Group L) — Toronto or Dallas [FOX, Telemundo]
• 7 p.m. ET — Ghana vs. Panama (Group L) — Toronto or Dallas [FS1, Telemundo]
• 10 p.m. ET — Uzbekistan vs. Colombia (Group K) — Houston or Mexico City [FS1, Telemundo]

June 18

• 12 p.m. ET — Czechia vs. South Africa (Group A) — Atlanta [FOX, Telemundo]
• 3 p.m. ET — Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (Group A) — Los Angeles [FOX, Telemundo]
• 6 p.m. ET — Canada vs. Qatar (Group B) — Vancouver [FS1, Telemundo]
• 9 p.m. ET — Mexico vs. South Korea (Group A) — Guadalajara [FOX, Telemundo]

June 19

• 3 p.m. ET — USA vs. Australia (Group D) — Seattle [FOX, Telemundo]
• 6 p.m. ET — Scotland vs. Morocco (Group C) — Boston [FOX, Telemundo]
• 8:30 p.m. ET — Brazil vs. Haiti (Group C) — Philadelphia [FOX, Telemundo]
• 11 p.m. ET — Turkey vs. Paraguay (Group D) — San Francisco Bay Area [FS1, Telemundo]

June 20

• 1 p.m. ET — Netherlands vs. Sweden (Group F) — Houston [FOX, Telemundo]
• 4 p.m. ET — Germany vs. Ivory Coast (Group E) — Toronto [FOX, Telemundo]
• 8 p.m. ET — Ecuador vs. Curaçao (Group E) — Kansas City [FS1, Telemundo]

June 21

• 12 a.m. ET — Tunisia vs. Japan (Group F) — Monterrey [FS1, Telemundo]
• 12 p.m. ET — Spain vs. Saudi Arabia (Group H) — Atlanta [FOX, Telemundo]
• 3 p.m. ET — Belgium vs. Iran (Group G) — Inglewood [FS1, Telemundo]
• 6 p.m. ET — Uruguay vs. Cape Verde (Group H) — Miami [FS1, Telemundo]
• 9 p.m. ET — New Zealand vs. Egypt (Group G) — Vancouver [FS1, Telemundo]

June 22

• 1 p.m. ET — Argentina vs. Austria (Group J) — Dallas [FOX, Telemundo]
• 5 p.m. ET — France vs. Iraq - (Group I) — Philadelphia [FOX, Telemundo]
• 8 p.m. ET — Norway vs. Senegal (Group I) — New York/New Jersey [FOX, Telemundo]
• 11 p.m. ET — Jordan vs. Algeria (Group J) — San Francisco Bay Area [FS1, Telemundo]

June 23

• 1 p.m. ET — Portugal vs. Uzbekistan (Group K) — Houston [FOX, Telemundo]
• 4 p.m. ET — England vs. Ghana (Group L) — Boston [FOX, Telemundo]
• 7 p.m. ET — Panama vs. Croatia (Group L) — Toronto [FOX, Telemundo]
• 10 p.m. ET — Colombia vs. DR Congo (Group K) — Guadalajara [FS1, Telemundo]

June 24

• 3 p.m. ET — Canada vs. Switzerland (Group B) — Vancouver [FOX, Telemundo]
• 3 p.m. ET — Bosnia and Herzegovina A vs. Qatar (Group B) — Seattle [FS1, Universo]
• 6 p.m. ET — Morocco vs. Haiti (Group C) — Atlanta [FS1, Universo]
• 6 p.m. ET — Scotland vs. Brazil (Group C) — Miami [FOX, Telemundo]
• 9 p.m. ET — Mexico vs. Czechia (Group A) — Mexico City [FOX, Telemundo]
• 9 p.m. ET — South Korea vs. South Africa (Group A) — Monterrey [FS1, Universo]

June 25

• 4 p.m. ET — Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast (Group E) — Philadelphia [FS1, Universo]
• 4 p.m. ET — Ecuador vs. Germany (Group E) — New York/New Jersey [FOX, Telemundo]
• 7 p.m. ET — Tunisia vs. Netherlands (Group F) — Kansas City [FOX, Telemundo]
• 7 p.m. ET — Japan vs. Sweden (Group F) — Dallas [FS1, Universo]
• 10 p.m. ET — USA vs. Turkey (Group D) — Inglewood [FOX, Telemundo]
• 10 p.m. ET — Paraguay vs. Australia (Group D) — San Francisco Bay Area [FS1, Universo]

June 26

• 3 p.m. ET — Norway vs. France (Group I) — Boston [FOX, Telemundo]
• 3 p.m. ET — Senegal vs. Iraq (Group I) — Toronto [FS1, Universo]
• 8 p.m. ET— Uruguay vs. Spain (Group H) — Guadalajara [FOX, Telemundo]
• 8 p.m. ET— Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia (Group H) — Houston [FS1, Universo]
• 11 p.m. ET— New Zealand vs. Belgium (Group G) — Vancouver [FOX, Telemundo]
• 11 p.m. ET— Egypt vs. Iran (Group G) — Seattle [FS1, Universo]

June 27

• 5 p.m. ET — Panama vs. England (Group L) — New York/New Jersey [FOX, Telemundo
• 5 p.m. ET — Croatia vs. Ghana (Group L) — Philadelphia [FS1, Universo]
• 7:30 p.m. ET — Colombia vs. Portugal (Group K) — Miami [FOX, Telemundo]
• 7:30 p.m. ET — DR Congo 1 vs. Uzbekistan (Group K) — Atlanta [FS1, Universo]
• 10 p.m. ET — Algeria vs. Austria (Group J) — Kansas City [FS1, Universo]
• 10 p.m. ET — Jordan vs. Argentina (Group J) — Dallas [FOX, Telemundo]

2026 World Cup knockout stage schedule

Round of 32:

June 28

• 3 p.m. ET — Runner-up Group A vs. Runner-up Group B — Inglewood (Match 73) [FOX, Telemundo]

June 29

• 1 p.m. ET — Winner Group C vs. Runner-up Group F — Houston (Match 76) [FOX, Telemundo]
• 4:30 p.m. ET — Winner Group E vs. Best 3rd place Group A/B/C/D/F — Boston (Match 74) [FOX, Telemundo]
• 9 p.m. ET — Winner Group F vs. Runner-up Group C — Guadalupe, Mexico (Match 75) [FOX, Telemundo]

June 30

• 1 p.m. ET — Runner-up Group E vs. Runner-up Group I — Dallas (Match 78) [FOX, Telemundo]
• 5 p.m. ET — Winner Group I vs. Best 3rd place Group C/D/F/G/H — New Jersey (Match 77) [FOX, Telemundo]
• 9 p.m. ET — Winner Group A vs. Best 3rd place Group C/E/F/H/I — Mexico City (Match 79) [FOX, Telemundo]

July 1

• 12 p.m. ET — Winner Group L vs Best 3rd place Group E/H/I/J/K — Atlanta (Match 80) [FOX, Telemundo]
• 4 p.m. ET — Winner Group G vs Best 3rd place Group A/E/H/I/J — Seattle (Match 82) [FS1, Telemundo]
• 8 p.m. ET — Winner Group D vs Best 3rd place Group B/E/F/I/J — San Francisco-Bay Area (Match 81) [FOX, Telemundo]

July 2

• 3 p.m. ET — Winner Group H vs Runner-up Group J — Los Angeles (Match 84) [FOX, Telemundo]
• 7 p.m. ET — Runner-up Group K vs Runner-up Group L — Toronto (Match 83) [FOX, Telemundo]
• 11 p.m. ET — Winner Group B vs Best 3rd place Group E/F/G/I/J — Vancouver (Match 85) [FS1, Telemundo]

July 3

• 2 p.m. ET — Runner-up Group D vs. Runner-up Group G — Dallas (Match 88) [FOX, Telemundo]
• 6 p.m. ET — Winner Group J vs. Runner-up Group H — Miami (Match 86) [FOX, Telemundo]
• 9:30 p.m. ET — Winner Group K vs. Best 3rd place Group D/E/I/J/L — Kansas City (Match 87), Telemundo]

Round of 16:

July 4

• 1 p.m. ET — Match 73 winner vs. Match 75 winner — Houston (Match 90) [FOX, Telemundo]
• 5 p.m. ET — Match 74 winner vs. Match 77 winner — Philadelphia (Match 89) [FOX, Telemundo]

July 5

• 4 p.m. ET — Match 76 winner vs. Match 78 winner — New Jersey (Match 91) [FOX, Telemundo]
• 8 p.m. ET — Match 79 winner vs. Match 80 winner — Mexico City (Match 92) [FOX, Telemundo]

July 6

• 3 p.m. ET — March 83 winner vs. Match 84 winner — Dallas (Match 93) [FOX, Telemundo]
• 8 p.m. ET — Match 81 winner vs. Match 82 winner — Seattle (Match 94) [FOX, Telemundo]

July 7

• 12:00 p.m. ET — Match 86 winner vs. Match 88 winner — Atlanta (Match 95) [FOX, Telemundo]
• 4:00 p.m. ET — Match 85 winner vs. Match 87 winner — Vancouver (Match 96) [FOX, Telemundo]

Quarterfinals:

July 9

• 4 p.m. ET — Match 89 winner vs. Match 90 winner — Boston (Match 97) [FOX, Telemundo]

July 10

• 3 p.m. ET — Match 93 winner vs. Match 94 winner — Los Angeles (Match 98) [FOX, Telemundo]

July 11

• 5 p.m. ET — Match 91 winner vs March 92 winner — Miami (Match 99) [FOX, Telemundo]
• 9 p.m. ET — Match 95 winner vs. Match 96 winner — Kansas City (Match 100) [FOX, Telemundo]

Semifinals:

July 14

• 3:00 p.m. ET — Winner 97 vs. Winner 98 — Dallas (Match 101) [FOX, Telemundo]

July 15

• 3 p.m. ET — Winner 99 vs. Winner 100 — Atlanta (Match 102) [FOX, Telemundo]

Third-place match, July 18:

• 5 p.m. ET — Miami [FOX, Telemundo]

World Cup Final, July 19:

• 3 p.m. ET — Metlife Stadium in New Jersey [FOX, Telemundo]

"People are getting riled up on social media, and people I knew were basically telling me that I needed to really look at and be on the right side," Dr. Bruce Carter, with the National Opportunity League, said.

He spends much of his time focused on youth mentorship and violence prevention. He says both families suffered devastating losses.

"These momentary choices have ruined both families, and that's what I think we should be talking about," he said. "How do we prevent young people from making choices in a split second that can affect the rest of their life or their freedom?"

Call for conflict‑resolution focus

Carter says the tragedy highlights a need for more conversations about conflict resolution and de‑escalation.

"The disappointing piece is the adults," Carter said. "The behavior that I've seen online, outside the courtroom, from the grown folks doesn't help kids. It's the people trying to get likes, shares, and follows that we have made our heroes — and these people will lie, manipulate, and make up stories so they can keep you engaged."

Adults must model better behavior

He says there must be a better example and that everyone has a role to play.

"If two people have a conflict, one is going to say this is not worth my life, this is not worth my freedom — and if that becomes the norm, then there's always somebody who is willing to walk away," he said. "The person walking away, to me, you're the bigger, better hero in my mind than the person that stays there, and you end up with this."

He says he's seen firsthand the impact this can have on young people and believes this mindset could help prevent future tragedies.

Dallas' Reunion Tower unveiled a new series of FIFA‑themed light shows Thursday night, kicking off a monthlong celebration as North Texas prepares to host nine FIFA World Cup matches at AT&T Stadium.

The displays are the work of Scott Ingham, who has spent the last four months designing graphics that will transform one of Dallas' most recognizable landmarks into a tribute to the world's biggest sporting event.

"That's where the magic happens," Ingham said from the control room where he programs the tower's displays.

While most people see Reunion Tower as part of the Dallas skyline, Ingham sees hundreds of lights and millions of possibilities.

Bringing soccer energy to Dallas

Throughout the tournament, the tower will display FIFA graphics, soccer‑inspired animations, and, on match days at AT&T Stadium, the flags of the competing nations. Special displays are also planned whenever Team USA takes the pitch.

"The idea is that we can put Japan and Argentina and put their flag up and show it up," Ingham said. "And so we can kind of maybe generate a little bit of excitement that way for the match."

The displays are powered by a lighting system installed last year, representing one of the most advanced upgrades in Reunion Tower's history.

"It is fun because we can do more," Ingham said.

Years of planning behind upgrades

The project took years of planning and included about 13 prototypes before the final system was selected.

"We designed them, built them ... and then we shipped the lights here, installed them," he said.

The upgraded system features nearly nine miles of wiring. The fixtures themselves are also significantly lighter than their predecessors.

"The new one is half the weight and twice the size," Ingham said.

The last major lighting upgrade at Reunion Tower came in 2012. The new technology allows for smoother animations, expanded color capabilities, and more detailed displays.

FIFA accelerates the transformation

Reunion Tower Vice President of Operations Shawn Miller said FIFA helped accelerate the project.

"We see guests from all corners of the earth every day, every month," Miller said. "So with FIFA on the books, nine matches, we really, really wanted to show what Dallas is all about."

Miller said visitors can expect to see nearly two dozen FIFA‑themed shows throughout the tournament.

"You'll know when the tournament's kicking off. You'll know when there's a match," Miller said. "When the U.S. team's playing, I would imagine you'll see upwards to a dozen and a half, two dozen shows throughout the tournament."

For Dallas, the displays represent more than entertainment. As the city prepares to welcome visitors from around the globe, Reunion Tower's lights have become another way to say: Welcome to North Texas.

June schedule of light shows

Reunion Tower FIFA Light Show Schedule 

• June 11: World Cup Kickoff 
• June 12: USA World Cup Game 
• June 14: Flag Day / Dallas World Cup Game: Netherlands vs. Japan 
• June 17: Dallas World Cup Game: England vs. Croatia 
• June 18: Red for the RedBall Project in partnership with the Dallas Arts District
• June 19: USA World Cup Game 
• June 21: Father's Day 
• June 22: Dallas World Cup Game: Argentina vs. Austria 
• June 25: Dallas World Cup Game: Japan vs. Sweden and USA World Cup Game 
• June 27: Dallas World Cup Game: Jordan vs. Argentina June 30: Dallas World Cup Game

Additional June light shows include Pride‑themed displays on June 5, June 6 and June 7.

Events planned on the Geo‑Deck

Reunion Tower is also hosting a series of events throughout June, many of which are included with general admission to the Geo‑Deck.

Upcoming activities include Lotería nights, silent discos, family programming, music bingo, painting classes, fitness events and special appearances from local guests.

A full list of events, ticket information, and the latest schedule updates can be found on Reunion Tower's website.

The crash occurred about 7:30 p.m.

Traffic cameras from the Texas Department of Transportation showed emergency crews in the westbound lanes as vehicles were diverted around the scene.

The Fort Worth Police Department's traffic investigative unit is looking into the crash.

Additional details have not yet been released.

CBS News Texas will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Bueckers scored 24 points in the first half on 11-of-14 shooting, capped by a 3-pointer with 54.2 seconds left to give the Wings a 45-33 lead. Dallas also outscored Phoenix 25-16 in the third quarter.

Dallas, which led by as many as 22 points, had its lead cut to 80-70 with 1:28 left after sitting Bueckers with a big lead. But Phoenix was called for an offensive foul on its next possession and Li Yueru completed a three-point play with 42.5 seconds remaining for a 13-point lead to seal it.

Bueckers, who also had six rebounds and five assists in 31 minutes, recorded the 17th 30-point game in the WNBA this season. The 30-point performance was the third of her career and first since setting the rookie scoring record last August.

Azzi Fudd also scored 17 for Dallas (8-4). Shepard secured her 26th career double-double and seventh of the season.

Lexi Held led Phoenix (4-10) with 17 points. Kahleah Copper was 3 of 10 from the field to finish with 13 points. Alyssa Thomas had six points, nine rebounds and 10 assists.

Phoenix: Begins a three-game homestand on Saturday against Los Angeles.

Dallas: Plays at Portland on Saturday.

Earlier Thursday, Mr. Trump's handpicked Kennedy Center board voted to seek a stay of U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper's May 29 ruling that said Mr. Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center, a person familiar with the move who requested anonymity to discuss a private meeting told The Associated Press. The formal stay will be filed on Friday, the person said.

Cooper ruled last month that only Congress could institute a change to the Kennedy Center's name and ordered references to Mr. Trump be removed by Friday. He also blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations that had been planned to start in July and last for two years.

The board move marks a shift from a June 4 memo to staff from the Kennedy Center's Office of General Counsel saying email signatures, letterhead and other documents must reflect the name as "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" or "Kennedy Center."

The Kennedy Center's website has dropped the president's name. And an email earlier this week sent to members offering ticket packages for the June 28 Mark Twain Award for American Humor ceremony came from the Kennedy Center without including Mr. Trump's name.

Rep. Rick Larsen, a Washington Democrat who is an ex officio member of the Kennedy Center's board, said in a statement that he participated in the meeting and opposed seeking a stay. 

"I look forward to putting these distractions behind us and focusing on supporting the arts and the future of the Center," he said.

After ignoring the Kennedy Center for much of his first term, Mr. Trump has wielded tremendous influence over the venue during his return to office. Just a month into his second term, he ousted the center's previous leadership and replaced it with a hand-picked board of trustees that named him chairman. He brought in Richard Grenell to serve as president, a position he held until March when Matt Floca assumed the role.

The center's lineup has included more Trump-friendly programming, serving as the venue for events such as the premiere of first lady Melania Trump's documentary, "Melania."

The board also announced it had renamed the facility the Trump Kennedy Center, a change scholars and lawmakers say must be initiated by Congress, and physically added the president's name to the building's facade.

The fallout from the arts community was swift and intense. Actor Issa Rae, musician Bela Fleck and author Louise Penny were among the numerous artists who withdrew from appearances, while consultants such as musician Ben Folds and singer Renée Fleming resigned. Earlier this month, the executive director of the National Symphony Orchestra, Jean Davidson, left to head the Los Angeles-based Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.

In addition to voting on the stay on Thursday, the board backed a resolution recognizing Mr. Trump's "commitment to uphold this cherished American institution." 

The Rangers took two of three from the Royals and have won nine of 12 games and four straight series to reach .500 — at 34-34 — for the first time since May 1.

Texas jumped ahead 2-0 on Brandon Nimmo's RBI double in the first inning and Elias Díaz's squeeze bunt single in the second.

Leading off the third, Seager hit his ninth home run into the right field bullpen off Royals starter Michael Wacha.

Kansas City loaded the bases to open the fourth against Kumar Rocker and scored a pair of runs on a double-play grounder and Kameron Misner's RBI single, his first hit with the Royals.

Rocker left with two outs in the fifth after allowing two runs and five hits. Jacob Latz (2-1), the last of three Texas relievers, struck out three in two hitless innings.

Evan Carter's RBI single in the sixth capped the scoring.

Joc Pederson remained out of the Rangers' lineup after leaving Wednesday's game with left hip discomfort.

Wacha (4-5) allowed four runs and nine hits in seven innings with one walk and two strikeouts. Kansas City has lost six straight games in which Wacha has started by a combined 10 runs. He has received three or fewer runs of support in each start.

Jac Caglianone had two of Kansas City's six hits. He has reached base safely in 22 of 36 plate appearances in nine June games.

The Royals grounded into three double plays.

Due to the threat of inclement weather, the game's start was delayed more than two hours.

Rangers: RHP Jack Leiter (3-5, 4.69 ERA) opposes Red Sox RHP Sonny Gray (7-1, 3.20) on Friday in Boston.

Royals: RHP Luinder Avila (1-2, 4.02) faces Houston Astros RHP Tatsuya Imai (3-3, 5.24) on Friday at home.

"I just came here with my friends to watch the game," said soccer fan Rajiv Benitez.

On Thursday, Soccer fans across the metroplex are eagerly waiting for the opening match. 

"Of course I'm going for Mexico, are you kidding?" said Moises De La Torre, who went to watch the first match at the Blackfriar Pub in Dallas. "I wish my kids didn't have to work today, but it's all good, I'm here. It's the hottest bar in Dallas."

Dozens of World Cup watch parties are happening across the city over the next six weeks, but for some of the establishments airing the matches, it comes with hefty licensing fees. The Blackfriar Pub is one of dozens of venues paying big money to legally air FIFA World Cup matches.

"It's a bit strange to me," said Kevin Bartley, the Blackfriar Pub owner. "I can't say too much, I don't want to get in trouble, but the World Cup to me is the world's game, and it should be accessible to everyone."

Some World Cup watch parties require a public viewing license to show matches at their venues. The license allows establishments to broadcast games to large public audiences.

"When you start doing kinds of these things, it kind of give us a bad name as a host country, everyone should be able to see it," Bartley said.

North Texas FIFA officials said the licenses help protect the value of the tournament while ensuring a consistent, high-quality experience for fans.

Over at Stan's Blue Note, owners were putting the final touches on their setup for what they expect to be a six-week soccer marathon.

"I think this is a feeling you can't really put into words," said Mo Sherbi, one of the Stan's Blue Note owners. "It's something that we can't wait for, and we really hope it does well for the city."

Sherbi and co-owner Reid McRae said they were able to avoid some of those licensing requirements and big fees because they're an official partner of a major corporate sponsor of the tournament, but that doesn't mean they got a free ticket.

"So to play music and any bar, you have to pay for every song displayed on the TV, karaoke, jukebox, DJ and or live music cover bands or regular bands," said McRae. "Then for cable, it's per TV, per capacity, per square footage. So, like our cable bill currently during football season is $11,800 a month."

Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.

"It's anybody's game, it's going to be exciting," De La Torre said.

"Your baby is safe," said Kelsey, founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes. "Your baby is being cared for with the utmost respect and love that we can give."

She emphasized that the baby is likely already with a forever family. 

"We don't know your story," Kelsey said. "We don't know your circumstances. But we do know your pain. We know that this was not an easy decision for you."

Kelsey made the comments during a news conference hosted by the city of Ennis and featuring Mayor Lynda Isbell, Fire Chief Bill Evans, and representatives of Impact Communities, which provided a grant to help pay for the baby box installed at the Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station No. 3.

Program growth and national numbers

Safe Haven Baby Boxes, founded in 2015, has 21 boxes in Texas and 447 in the United States. Since its inception, 79 babies have been surrendered through boxes, and 197 have been handed off, Kelsey said.

"Thank you, Ennis, for allowing us to put a hole in your million-dollar firehouse to save the life of this child," Kelsey said.

Texas' Safe Haven law, known as the Baby Moses law, allows the legal and anonymous surrender of unharmed newborns up to 60 days old at fire stations and other designated sites.

Kelsey calls decision heroic

"This never gets old, standing in front of the camera, talking about a brave parent who walked up to this box and basically said I want what's best for my child, and it's not me," Kelsey said. "And that is one of the most heroic things a mother can do to save the life of her child."

Kelsey said the parent made a heroic decision: "I want what's best for my child, and it's not me."

She urged the mother to seek support if needed. 

"There are resources for you," Kelsey said. "They are free. You can remain anonymous, just as you have today, by using the Safe Haven Baby Box. Just contact us."

Officials praise first responders

Evans, the city's fire chief, said the Safe Haven Baby Box "performed as it should have."

Isbell praised first responders – including firefighters, Allegiance Mobile Health EMS, and city staff – for receiving, evaluating, and connecting the newborn to medical professionals, and emphasized that families need to know that safe, supportive, life-affirming options exist. 

She also thanked city leadership, the Safe Haven Baby Box organization, and Impact Communities, whose grant funded the installation.

Raising awareness for families in crisis

"Most importantly, today is an opportunity to raise awareness," Isbell said. "If sharing the moment helps even one person understand safe, surrender options and the resources available to them, then this conversation has made a meaningful difference."

Isbell said families should know that safe, supportive, life-affirming options exist when they face difficult circumstances.

A jury in Collin County sentenced Anthony to 35 years in prison on Tuesday. Jurors took two-and-a-half hours to reach the sentence.

Following the 35-year prison sentence, Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said "justice was served" and praised jurors, prosecutors, witnesses and the family of Austin Metcalf.

Dallas appellate attorney David Coale, who has handled appeals for decades, said Anthony's team could have several strong arguments on appeal. But any appeal would not be about what the jury heard. It would center on whether this trial was handled correctly.

The Collin County Sheriff's Office said Anthony was transferred to a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility on Wednesday, after spending one night in the Collin County Jail. 

The sheriff's office said the process to transfer Anthony began early Wednesday morning and was "expedited."

What happens with an appeal?

The very first step of the appeal is to file a short document called a Notice of Appeal, according to appellate attorney Chad Ruback. That states that the parties intend to appeal and where they intend to appeal. 

The case will be assigned to the 5th District Court of Appeals, which is in downtown Dallas. The 5th District Court of Appeals hears all cases from Dallas County, Collin County, and several other metropolitan counties.

The next step will be for the attorneys for Anthony to request that the Collin County District Clerk's Office send documents to the Court of Appeals. Also, Anthony's lawyers will request that the court reporter prepare a transcript addressing the facts of the case and any legal issues.

The defense likely will argue that there wasn't enough evidence to convict for murder, that the evidence simply doesn't support that jury verdict.

"It's really, really tough to convince the Court of Appeals to overturn a jury verdict once the jury has sat through and heard all the evidence," said Ruback. "It's entirely possible that the attorneys for Mr. Anthony could argue that maybe the trial court judge didn't let in some evidence that would have swayed the jury, that would have persuaded the jury to render a not guilty verdict, or a manslaughter verdict, for example."

The filing of a notice of appeal does not mean Anthony will receive a new trial. The appellate process can take months, and sometimes years, as higher courts review whether legal errors occurred that could have affected the case's outcome.  

In the notice of appeal, Anthony asked for a court-appointed attorney to represent him.

In the age of AI, some images and videos looked convincing enough to fool people.

"We found numerous AI-generated images related to this trial and case," said Layla Ferris, CBS News Confirmed verification producer. "Going through the comments, it didn't seem like anyone was making a point that they seemed like AI. We found that there's a real problem with labeling images on social media as AI. Most of the images were not labeled as such."

Ferris says that can create confusion.

"They were just wrapped up in the emotion of it rather than the reality of it," she said. "It's really important to look at the source of the image and see if they have a history of posting AI-generated images."

Simple checks can prevent mistakes

For this case, she has some recommendations.

"Doing a quick look at, 'Were there any cameras in the courtroom?'" she said. "Were there any photos of Karmelo Anthony after the verdict? You'll easily see that there weren't, and that can help you decide, 'Is this real? Is this not?'" 

You can also look for visual inconsistencies, do a reverse image search, and be wary of emotionally charged content.

Ferris admits some of the images can be convincing, which is why she recommends spending extra time verifying them.

The U.S. men's team — which made it to the Round of 16 in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia — is set to begin its first match on the second day of the tournament. The U.S. team roster includes a mix of World Cup veterans and first-timers.

"You're playing for 330 million people. That's a big deal. There's added responsibility, added eyes. But at the same time, it's the ultimate goal, the ultimate honor," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News. 

"I have no doubt that we could potentially win," he said.

The U.S. is in Group D and will play at least three games in the group stage in June. Their opponents and schedule are as follows: 

• June 12: The U.S. will face Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, at 9 p.m. ET
• June 17: The U.S. faces Australia at Seattle's Lumen Field at 3 p.m. ET
• June 25: The U.S. returns to SoFi to face Turkey at 10 p.m. ET

Next comes the knockout stage, which begins June 28. The top two teams from each group — plus the eight third-place teams with the most points — advance to the round of 32. 

If it advances, the U.S.' opponent in the knockout stage will depend on the results of the group-stage games. 

If the U.S. finishes as the Group D winner, it will play on July 1 at 8 p.m. ET in Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

If it finishes as the Group D runner-up, it will play July 3 at 2 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. 

The round of 16 will be held from July 4 to July 7, and the quarterfinals will take place from July 9 to July 10. 

The semifinals will take place July 14, and the World Cup final will be on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. 

Overall, the World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 matches over 39 days.

You can follow World Cup news and highlights throughout the tournament at CBSSports.com.