by Roger Barkley | Jul 1, 2026
Alongside the national pride, it’s the players that make each World Cup special. Let’s check out the odds for the Golden Ball (tournament’s best player), as well as what to know about the early favorites, as of July 1. This page may contain affiliate...
by Roger Barkley | Jul 1, 2026
It’s not only the boot that’s prone to turning gold. The Golden Glove is the award given to the best goalkeeper at the World Cup. The winner often comes down to impact, with clutch saves in knockout stage matches and standout performances in the...
by Roger Barkley | Jul 1, 2026
England and DR Congo meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET from Atlanta Stadium. England won Group L with a 2-1-0 record across three matches, beating Croatia 4-2 in their opener, drawing 0-0 with Ghana in...
by Roger Barkley | Jun 30, 2026
For the first time in its history, the Canadian men’s national team is heading to the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup. Canada took down South Africa, 1-0, in the round of 32 on Sunday. After knocking on the doorstep of the net all match long, Stephen Eustáquio...
by Roger Barkley | Jun 30, 2026
Erling Haaland was an unused substitute in Norway’s 4-1 loss to France at Boston Stadium on Friday. Norway will play its first knockout stage match at a men’s FIFA World Cup since 1998 against the Ivory Coast on Tuesday, but will Haaland be available?...
by Roger Barkley | Jun 30, 2026
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. Anything can happen at the World Cup — just ask Germany. Here’s how I’m wagering on Match Day 20, with three more Round-of-32 games on the schedule. This...
by Roger Barkley | Jun 30, 2026
Mexico will face Ecuador in a 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32 showdown on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Mexico City Stadium on FOX. Mexico finished atop Group A after winning all three World Cup group games for the first time in its nation’s history and keeping...
by Roger Barkley | Jun 29, 2026
LOS ANGELES STADIUM — At least one American is headed to the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Canada coach Jesse Marsch, who was an assistant coach with the U.S. men’s national team when the Stars and Stripes reached the same stage under Bob Bradley in 2010,...
by Roger Barkley | Jun 29, 2026
Sonoma Raceway (Sonoma, Calif.) — Shane van Gisbergen needed a few days to get over being wrecked out of the street course race at Naval Base Coronado last week. He indicated that anger was fueling him this week to focus and not make any mistakes. The Trackhouse...
by Roger Barkley | Jun 29, 2026
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. We only got one game on Sunday to open the knockout stage, but come Monday, we’re getting spoiled. Here’s how I’m wagering on Match Day 19, with...
