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Mexico vs South Africa – World Cup 2026: Date and time as blockbuster tournament begins with repeat of 2010 opener

THE 2026 World Cup is edging ever closer with Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match of the tournament. The co-hosts raise the curtain on the biggest spectacle in sport as the 104-game extravaganza begins in Mexico City. Coincidentally, the reverse of this fixture was the opening game of the 2010 World Cup when South...

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Football News | South Africa - Kick Off

Football News | South Africa Kick Off

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Episode 702 – The AFTN Soccer Show (A Single Goal - Whitecaps vs LAFC, YP Lee, Sebastian Berhalter, Emmanuel Sabbi, Don Garber, and Asa Rehman)

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer chat and interviews and we're joined by special guest co-host Global TV and CKNW's Asa Rehman.The countdown to the big Whitecaps-LAFC MLS Western Conference semi-final continues. We look ahead to the match with Asa and hear the thoughts of LAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo ahead of the game, and he's already trying to put pressure on the referee! We also chat with Whitecaps Sebastian Berhalter and Emmanuel Sabbi about the match, and former Whitecap and Korean national team legend Lee Young-Pyo drops by to talk about his time in Vancouver, the game with LAFC, the threat and impact of Son Heung-min in the league, and how MLS is seen in South Korea.We also talk some more on the big changes coming to the MLS schedule and we bring you the full press conference from MLS Commissioner Don Garber about the changes to the schedule and the Apple TV deal.Music-wise, Camper van Beethoven continue their residency as our Album of the Month, we've a Britpop songs from Autopop, and on a momentous week for the Scottish national team, a song to match it in Wavelength.Here’s the rundown for the main segments from the episode:01.17: Intro05.33: Whitecaps vs LAFC preview with Asa Rehman39.25: Sebastian Berhalter interview and discussion45.22: Emmanuel Sabbi interview and discussion49.57: LAFC's Steve Cherundolo talks Whitecaps vs LAFC60.50: YP Lee talks Whitecaps, MLS, and the threat of Son74.10: MLS schedule change chat with Asa Rehman88.45: Don Garber's media call on MLS schedule change114.55: Wavelength - Randolph's Leap - They Never Saw Us Coming

Tyler Adams out for November friendlies, don't trash talk the GOAT, MLS' most impactful summer signings (Soccer 11/11)

Another week, another twist in the USMNT’s World Cup buildup! Mauricio Pochettino has called up Timothy Tillman to replace Tyler Adams and Sean Zawadzki, raising fresh questions about the midfield. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break down who stands to benefit most from the roster shake-up and what fans should look for in the friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay (05:34). Elsewhere, Patrick Agyemang isn’t in camp, but has the Derby striker added another, useful string to his bow (25:10)? Are Inter Miami actually better without Luis Suárez (34:34)? And why on earth would anyone trash-talk Lionel Messi (37:45)?! The guys also debate where Son Heung-min ranks among MLS’s most impactful summer arrivals (43:05) and unpack all the drama from the USL Championship and League One playoffs (49:17). Plus, some love for one of the pod's tireless producers, Ives Galarcep, who was recently honored with a lifetime achievement award (56:45)! Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on soccer⁠ For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/⁠ Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, UEFA Women’s Champions League, EFL Championship, EFL League Cup, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, AFC Champion League by subscribing to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠ For all the latest in sportsbook reviews: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/⁠ And sportsbook promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Adams OUT, Gio Reyna’s MLS fit, Mexico a World Cup favorite?

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back for a new episode of State of the Union. Alexi gives his thoughts on the USMNT’s November roster and the news that Tyler Adams has joined the likes of Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie, no longer on the roster. Gio Reyna and Sergiño Dest both made appearances for their clubs this weekend but there is still no sign of the injured Antonee “Jedi” Robinson, leading Mauricio Pochettino to admit he is “worried” about the fullback. In the States, the conference semifinals are set in the MLS Cup Playoffs where the likes of Lionel Messi and Son Heung-Min are still alive and fighting for a title. In #AskAlexi, we argue against the idea that MLS isn’t good for player development and in his One for the Road, Alexi applauds El Tri youngster, Gilberto Mora, for his confidence in Mexico’s chances to win next summer’s World Cup. Intro (0:00)Tyler Adams OUT of USMNT Roster (06:27)Balogun & Agyemang bag goals (23:17)MLS Cup Playoffs: Messi is on FIRE (30:03)#AskAlexi: Back 5 victims for U.S (40:34)One for the Road: Mexico WC Favorites (50:24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bafana team manager not off the hook? - Kick Off

Bafana team manager not off the hook? Kick Off

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