Algeria welcomes delegation from Kansas

Algeria hosted a delegation from Lawrence, Kansas, in an all-expenses-paid trip as a warm thank you for welcoming its national team during the World Cup.

• Nov 10

Rep. Edwards: "Poetry is not sexual misconduct"

Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina wrote a letter to fellow House lawmakers this week defending himself against sexual harassment allegations. NOTUS politics and policy reporter Oriana González and Politico White House reporter Sophia Cai join "The Takeout" with more.

• Aug 28

Jorge Messi, father of Argentina great Lionel Messi, dies at 68

Jorge Messi served as his son's agent and accompanied him to Europe when he signed with Barcelona as a teenager.

• Aug 8

World Cup host cities score economic boost

World Cup host cities saw a notable increase in spending from both domestic and international fans, according to Bank of America data. David Tinsley, a senior economist for Bank of America, has more on this report.

• Aug 6

FIFA reverses course on World Cup investment plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced Friday that he is canceling a proposal that would have seen the world soccer governing body sell private shares in the World Cup. His reversal came after the plan drew heavy criticism from member nations.

• Aug 1

FIFA scraps its World Cup investment plan after backlash

FIFA is shelving a controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations.

• Jul 31

FIFA official resigns in protest of World Cup investment plan

The pressure is rising on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ditch a $20 billion privatization plan, but soccer's governing body is doubling down and criticizing the media.

• Jul 31

Concern over FIFA's World Cup investment plan

Global soccer organizations are scrutinizing FIFA's World Cup privatization plan, which could attract up to $20 billion in investment. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.

• Jul 31

North American nations join Europe's, reject FIFA head's World Cup investment plan

North America's soccer body on Thursday rejected FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors, joining European nations in opposition.

• Jul 30

European teams boycott FIFA over plan to sell World Cup stake to investors

A source close to Joshua Kushner's firm tells CBS News there's no politics behind FIFA's bid to draw private investment, but Europe's soccer powerhouses are crying foul.

• Jul 30

Soccer groups criticize new FIFA plan

A little more than a month after a very successful World Cup, FIFA, the world governing body of soccer, is cooking up something new. It's given member organizations and clubs until Sept. 19 to sign off on a proposed plan to sell shares of its most prestigious tournaments, and it's causing some controversy. Margaret Fleming, who reports on the business of soccer for Front Office Sports, has more.

• Jul 29

FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle, political banner

A list of disciplinary cases opened by FIFA against Argentina also includes "discriminatory chants and gestures" by fans.

• Jul 29

NYPD says dozens rescued from human trafficking during World Cup

There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.

• Jul 24

NYPD carries out human trafficking bust

While fans gathered to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, detectives with the New York Police Department were working to catch human traffickers. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.

• Jul 24

Sam Mewis looks ahead to Women's World Cup

Former U.S. Women's National Team member Sam Mewis, now editor-in-chief and host of "The Women's Game" podcast, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings to recap the Men's FIFA World Cup and look ahead to the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.

• Jul 21

World Cup champs greeted as heroes in Spain

The celebration in Spain continued Monday as World Cup champions La Roja returned home to a heroes' welcome. Nicole Valdes has one last look at the 2026 tournament.

• Jul 20

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 fans react to Trump lingering during team's World Cup celebration

As Spain celebrated its World Cup title, some fans in Barcelona told CBS News' Emmet Lyons that President Trump lingering on stage during the trophy celebration was "disrespectful."

• Jul 20

Breaking down Spain's World Cup win

Ian Joy, an analyst for CBS Sports Golazo Network, joins to discuss Spain's 1-0 extra time win over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup final.

• 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

Spain beats Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup

Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time on Sunday to win their second ever Men's World Cup title and first since 2010. Nicole Valdes reports.

• 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

Thunderstorms expected to clear Canadian wildfire smoke before World Cup final

A storm front largely moved the smoke out of the Northeast before the final between Spain and Argentina, but additional smoke lingered over the middle of the country.

• Jul 19

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