Spain fans rejoice in World Cup win, but some say Trump photo-bombed team

As Spain's World Cup champs took to the stage with their trophy, President Trump joined them in their moment of glory.

• Jul 20

Spain wins 2026 FIFA World Cup with grueling 1-0 victory over Argentina

Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.

• Jul 20

Spain and Argentina's World Cup trophy count before 2026 final

Spain and Argentina faced off Sunday in the World Cup final, marking just the second meeting between the two sides in the tournament's history, and their first in 60 years.

• Jul 19

The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule and how to watch

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.

• Jul 19

How do Spain and Argentina stack up? World Cup final teams by the numbers.

Forty-eight nations​ competed in the largest FIFA World Cup in history and two are left standing, with Spain in search of its second World Cup title and Argentina shooting for back-to-back​ championships.

• Jul 19

How to watch the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup today

Spain will face Argentina in the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup final match on July 19. Here's how and when to watch the soccer game.

• Jul 19

Pitch perfect: Developing natural grass for the World Cup

FIFA rules state that World Cup matches must be played on natural grass. For this year's tournament, scientifically-engineered sod (that can withstand playing conditions and differing climates) was deployed in stadiums with artificial turf.

• Jul 19

A look back at the 2022 FIFA World Cup final

As the 2026 World Cup draws to an end, take a look back at the memorable 2022 final match between Argentina and France.

• Jul 19

Trump invites Mexico's president to World Cup final amid trade tensions

It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.

• Jul 18

England holds on to defeat France 6-4 in wild World Cup third place match

It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.

• Jul 18

From Balogun's red card to an upset run, some of the World Cup's biggest stories

Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years, and Argentina enters Sunday hoping to become back-to-back champions.

• Jul 16

Argentina rallies past bitter rival England to book spot in World Cup final

Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.

• Jul 15

England-Argentina World Cup semifinal reignites painful historic rivalry

The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.

• Jul 15

Spain reaches World Cup final with dominant 2-0 win over France

In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final​.

• Jul 14

South African soccer player who competed in the World Cup dies at 25

Jayden Adams' death was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture on Saturday.

• Jul 11

I tried eating Erling Haaland's World Cup "Viking diet" for a day

Can a normal human handle soccer star Erling Haaland's calorific bonanza? CBS News' Leigh Kiniry found out the hard way.

• Jul 10

U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured leg in World Cup loss to Belgium

Christian Pulisic was diagnosed with a fractured right leg, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Thursday.

• Jul 9

FIFA criticized for lifting U.S. star's red card suspension after Trump phone call

Europe's soccer governing body and prominent commentators have criticized the decision, which allows Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium.

• Jul 7

Belgium knocks out U.S. men 4-1, ending the Americans' World Cup run in Seattle

Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team​ 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.

• Jul 6

See the full U.S. men's soccer schedule for the 2026 World Cup

The U.S. men's national soccer team kicked off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Friday.

• Jul 6

Chris Richards on red card controversy, U.S.-Belgium match: "Business as usual"

U.S. Men's National Team defender Chris Richards spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil in an interview ahead of the knockout match against Belgium.

• Jul 6

Balogun's red card suspension lifted after Trump called FIFA chief

Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week and asked for a review of the red card suspension.

• Jul 6

StubHub accused of failing to deliver pricey World Cup tickets

Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.

• Jul 2

U.S. takes down Bosnia 2-0 for second-ever World Cup knockout round win

Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.

• Jul 1

U.S. team suffers first 2026 World Cup loss, heads to knockout round

The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.

• Jun 26

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