From Balogun's red card to Cape Verde's upset run, some of the 2026 World Cup's biggest stories
- By July 16, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google For the past 39 days, fans around the world have rallied behind their national teams, gathering in bars, at watch parties and inside packed stadiums for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- On Sunday, the tournament reaches its climax as Spain and Argentina battle at MetLife Stadium for soccer's biggest prize.
- Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years after dominating in the semifinal in a 2-0 win over France on Tuesday.
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- By July 16, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google For the past 39 days, fans around the world have rallied behind their national teams, gathering in bars, at watch parties and inside packed stadiums for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- On Sunday, the tournament reaches its climax as Spain and Argentina battle at MetLife Stadium for soccer's biggest prize.
- Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years after dominating in the semifinal in a 2-0 win over France on Tuesday.
Sources: CBS News