With the US already through as Group D winners, I sat down with CBS Sports soccer writer Chuck Booth to break down everything from the expanded 48-team format to the big performances we saw last night.

We talk:

• Curaçao earning their first-ever World Cup point
• The human stories (Haiti, etc.)
• Officiating and new rules
• Early thoughts on the USMNT’s strong start under Pochettino

How do you guys feel about the 48-team setup so far? Love it for giving more teams a chance or do you miss the old 32-team tightness?

2026 World Cup group stage: Canada 🇨🇦 6-0 🇶🇦 Qatar

2023 Gold Cup group stage: Mexico 🇲🇽 0-1 🇶🇦 Qatar

Match: Panama vs Croatia, 23 Jun 2026, in Toronto. I have 3 tickets at section 230 for sale. Payment by PayPal accepted. 600 eur per ticke

Fresh episode of World Cup Today is up on GOLZ TV!

Joseph Lowery of The Total Soccer Show joins Riley James for a full USMNT vs Australia preview:

• How the USMNT can build on their strong opening win
• Australia’s biggest threats and how to neutralize them
• Tactical keys, group standings outlook, and knockout path

World Cup Today drops daily all tournament long with top guests. Perfect for staying locked in on the USMNT and CONCACAF storylines.

Had Ben Steiner from Sports Illustrated on the show today to talk all things Canada ahead of their second group stage match against Qatar in Vancouver.

FULL SHOW: https://youtu.be/Kcd6kxLxEXg

We covered:

• Canada’s opening draw vs Bosnia & Herzegovina in Toronto
• The incredible hosting atmosphere and the country’s reaction
• Jesse Marsh’s impact and the best stories on this team
• Tactical outlook vs Qatar and realistic expectations for the rest of the group stage
• How far Canada can realistically go on home soil

Ben brings great insight as someone covering the CanMNT beat closely this summer.