Lionel Messi has a former Major League Soccer standout to thank for saving his return to Argentina on Thursday night. Now, Messi can focus on leading Inter Miami in the FIFA Club World Cup later this week.

Argentina’s Thiago Almada, who played with Atlanta United in 2022-24, scored the game-tying goal to salvage a 1-1 draw with Colombia at Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Almada scored in the 81st minute, roughly three minutes after Messi was substituted out of the match after receiving the start in his first match in his home country this year.

Messi hit the deck several times after tough challenges by defenders, but appeared to leave the match unscathed. Messi will likely return to South Florida on Wednesday, and fit some practice time in with Inter Miami on Thursday and Friday before the first of three-group stage matches in the Club World Cup.

Messi and Inter Miami play in the Club World Cup opener against Egyptian club Al Ahly on Saturday night at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium.

Messi did not score in his two-match stint with the national team before the tournament – Argentina beat Chile 1-0 last Thursday – but he did get a chance to reunite and practice with old teammates for the first time this year. He was unable to join them for two matches in March due to injury.

Liverpool standout Luis Díaz scored for Colombia in the 24th minute, nearly spoiling Messi’s return and scoring their second victory over the World Cup champions since the 2024 Copa America final.

Almada scored roughly 11 minutes after Argentina was forced to play with 10 men to close the match. Enzo Fernandez received a red card in the 70th minute, trying to connect with an airborne ball but kicking Colombia’s Kevin Castaño on the left side of his forehead. 

Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to win their second straight Copa America title on July 15, 2024. Colombia last beat Argentina 2-1 in a match where Messi did not play due to an ankle injury on Sept. 10, 2024.

Argentina already has qualified for the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. But Messi has still yet to declare he will play in the tournament next year.

Argentina has three losses since Qatar World Cup win

Argentina has lost twice in their last 10 matches, but have three losses in their last 36 matches dating back to their opening loss to Saudi Arabia at the Qatar World Cup in 2022. Overall, Argentina has just five losses in their last 74 matches.

Argentina lost 2-0 to Brazil in the 2019 Copa America semifinals.
Argentina opened the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with a 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia on Nov. 22, 2022.
Argentina lost 2-0 to Uruguay in a World Cup qualifying match on Nov. 17, 2023.
Argentina lost 2-1 to Colombia in a Copa America final rematch on Sept. 10 in a game Messi did not play due to an ankle injury.
Argentina fell 2-1 to Paraguay in a World Cup qualifying match on Nov. 14, 2023.  

Thiago Almada goal: Argentina 1, Colombia 1

Thiago Almada dribbled past two defenders and fired a right boot into the back of the net in the 81st minute to tie this match against Colombia, roughly three minutes after Lionel Messi left the match as a substitute.

Messi leaves the match in 78th minute: Colombia 1, Argentina 0

Lionel Messi’s night is over after he was substituted off the pitch in the 78th minute.

Luis Díaz goal: Colombia 1, Argentina 0 

Luis Díaz dribbled past several defenders and scored in the 24th minute and Colombia leads Argentina 1-0. It was an impressive score from the Liverpool standout.

What time is the Argentina vs Colombia match? 

The match begins at 8 p.m. ET (9 p.m. in Argentina). 

How to watch Argentina vs Colombia on TV, live stream? 

The match will be broadcast by Telemundo in the U.S. Here’s a link to watch soccer on Fubo.

Is Messi playing in Argentina vs. Colombia match?

Yes, Messi is expected to play and will be in the starting lineup. 

Messi came off the bench in Argentina’s last match, playing nearly 40 minutes in their 1-0 win in Chile last Thursday. Julián Alvarez scored the only goal in the match. 

Before re-joining Argentina earlier this month, Messi played in all seven of Inter Miami’s matches in May. 

What are the CONMEBOL standings for World Cup 2026 qualifying? 

Argentina has already qualified for the next World Cup, sitting atop the CONMEBOL standings with 34 points. Ecuador (24 points), Paraguay (24), Brazil (22), Uruguay (21) and Colombia (21) round out the top 6 from South America – all of which would qualify for the World Cup. 

When does Messi play in the FIFA Club World Cup? 

Messi and Inter Miami will play in the Club World Cup opener on Saturday against Egyptian side Al Ahly at 8 p.m. ET inside Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Inter Miami will also play FC Porto (Portugal) on June 19 in Atlanta and SE Palmeiras (Brazil) on June 23 in Miami to conclude the group stage.

Will Lionel Messi play in World Cup 2026? 

Messi has yet to declare whether he will play in the next World Cup with Argentina, the defending champions.

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The Atlanta Dream have defeated the Indiana Fever, who were without Caitlin Clark for a fifth consecutive game. 

The Fever’s 77-58 loss to the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday drops Indiana to 4-5 on the season and 2-3 without Clark, who strained her left quad during the Fever’s 90-88 loss to the New York Liberty on May 24. Meanwhile, the Dream advance to 6-3 on the season following a 23-point performance from Allisha Gray, who added six rebounds, four assists and two steals to her stat line.

Tuesday’s matchup — which marked the third matchup of the season between the Fever and Dream — was tied 33-33 at halftime, but the Dream outscored the Fever 44-22 in the second half to win by double digits. Atlanta won the rebound battle (44-27) and points-in-the-paint battle (46-28) against the injury-riddled Fever. 

The Dream are now 2-1 against the Fever to start the year. They split two games earlier this season, with Atlanta earning a 91-90 victory in the first meeting despite a 27-point outburst from Clark, while Indiana bounced back for an 81-76 victory thanks to a 26-point showing by Howard. The Dream and Fever will meet one more time in the regular season on July 11.

Here’s a recap of the Fever vs. Dream matchup on Tuesday:

Final: Dream 77, Fever 58

Check out full stats from the Dream-Fever game here.

End of Q3: Dream 56, Fever 42

The Dream outscored the Fever 23-9 in the third quarter to take a 14-point lead into the fourth quarter, which marks Atlanta’s largest lead of the night. Allisha Gray is up to 21 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals in the contest, followed by 19 points and seven rebounds from Brionna Jones. Meanwhile, no Fever player has reached double digits in scoring. Natasha Howard and Aliyah Boston each have seven points.

Halftime: Fever 33, Dream 33

We are all tied up in Atlanta at halftime.

Allisha Gray leads the Dream with 13 points (5-of-8 FG, 0-of-3 3PT) and five rebounds, while Brionna Jones added 11 points. Veteran center Brittney Griner has been limited to five points in seven minutes of play due to foul trouble. Atlanta has struggled from 3 so far and collectively is shooting 0-for-7 from beyond the arc. The Dream’s bench is also scoreless and has failed to score a field goal.

Meanwhile, Aari McDonald leads the Fever with nine points off the bench. Aliyah Boston is up to seven points, four assists and three rebounds despite having two early fouls.

End of Q1: Dream 22, Fever 19

Despite being 0-of-3 from the 3-point line, the Dream have a three-point lead over the Fever after the first quarter. Brionna Jones leads the Dream with eight points, while Allisha Gray added seven. The Fever’s Kelsey Mitchell and Natasha Howard both have four points.

Will Caitlin Clark play on Tuesday?

The Fever will be without Clark for the team’s fifth consecutive game. Clark was ruled out of Tuesday’s contest due to a left quad strain she suffered during the Fever’s 90-88 loss to the New York Liberty on May 24. The Fever originally announced that Clark would be sidelined for at least two weeks, meaning Tuesday’s game against the Dream was Clark’s earliest return date. However, Fever coach Stephanie White said the team is ‘going to be cautious’ with Clark and make sure she’s 100% before she returns to the lineup.

Sophie Cunningham was also ruled out due to a right ankle injury.

Indiana Fever starting lineup

The Fever’s starting lineup consists of Sydney Colson, Kelsey Mitchell, Lexie Hull, Natasha Howard and Aliyah Boston.

Atlanta Dream starting lineup

The Atlanta Dream’s starting five consists of Jordin Canada, Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, Brionna Jones and Brittney Griner.

Aliyah Boston stats

Aliyah Boston, the 2023 WNBA Rookie of the Year, is averaging a career-high 15.3 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks through eight games (all starts). She’s averaging 29.3 minutes per game.

Dream vs. Fever preview: Who are the X-factors?

The Indiana Fever have stayed afloat without Caitlin Clark, going 2-2 during her absence to date and winning back-to-back games against the Washington Mystics and Chicago Sky.

On Tuesday, Indiana will look to extend its winning streak to three games as it takes on the Atlanta Dream, but it will do so without Clark, who is still nursing a quad injury.

The Dream and Fever have met twice during the 2025 WNBA season. They split those two games, with Atlanta earning a 91-90 victory in the first meeting despite a 27-point outburst from Clark, while Indiana bounced back for an 81-76 victory thanks to a 26-point showing by Natasha Howard.

The Fever will continue to rely on Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell as their top offensive threats. The duo have averaged a combined 29 points per game in the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year’s absence.

Meanwhile, the Dream has one of the most balanced lineups in the WNBA. Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard form a dynamic scoring backcourt. Brittney Griner and Brionna Jones provide a strong frontcourt scoring punch while also being one of the league’s best rebounding duos.

The size of Griner (6-9) will provide a particularly tough matchup for Boston (6-5) that could be key to deciding this game. The third-year pro has averaged 14 points and 8.5 rebounds in the Fever’s two games against the Dream. She has averaged 15.3 points and 7.6 rebounds per game during the 2025 season as a whole.

What time is Fever vs. Dream?

The Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream game will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 10 at Gateway Center in Atlanta.

How to watch Fever vs. Dream WNBA game: TV, stream

Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Gateway Center in Atlanta
TV (national): None
TV (local): MeTV (Indiana) | PeachtreeTV (Atlanta)
Stream: WNBA League pass

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Lionel Messi has a former Major League Soccer standout to thank for saving his return to Argentina on Thursday night. Now, Messi can focus on leading Inter Miami in the FIFA Club World Cup later this week.

Argentina’s Thiago Almada, who played with Atlanta United in 2022-24, scored the game-tying goal to salvage a 1-1 draw with Colombia at Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Almada scored in the 81st minute, roughly three minutes after Messi was substituted out of the match after receiving the start in his first match in his home country this year.

Messi hit the deck several times after tough challenges by defenders, but appeared to leave the match unscathed. Messi will likely return to South Florida on Wednesday, and fit some practice time in with Inter Miami on Thursday and Friday before the first of three-group stage matches in the Club World Cup.

Messi and Inter Miami play in the Club World Cup opener against Egyptian club Al Ahly on Saturday night at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium.

Messi did not score in his two-match stint with the national team before the tournament – Argentina beat Chile 1-0 last Thursday – but he did get a chance to reunite and practice with old teammates for the first time this year. He was unable to join them for two matches in March due to injury.

Liverpool standout Luis Díaz scored for Colombia in the 24th minute, nearly spoiling Messi’s return and scoring their second victory over the World Cup champions since the 2024 Copa America final.

Almada scored roughly 11 minutes after Argentina was forced to play with 10 men to close the match. Enzo Fernandez received a red card in the 70th minute, trying to connect with an airborne ball but kicking Colombia’s Kevin Castaño on the left side of his forehead. 

Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to win their second straight Copa America title on July 15, 2024. Colombia last beat Argentina 2-1 in a match where Messi did not play due to an ankle injury on Sept. 10, 2024.

Argentina already has qualified for the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. But Messi has still yet to declare he will play in the tournament next year.

Argentina has three World Cup losses after Qatar World Cup

Argentina has lost twice in their last 10 matches, but have three losses in their last 36 matches dating back to their opening loss to Saudi Arabia at the Qatar World Cup in 2022. Overall, Argentina has just five losses in their last 74 matches.

Argentina lost 2-0 to Brazil in the 2019 Copa America semifinals.
Argentina opened the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with a 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia on Nov. 22, 2022.
Argentina lost 2-0 to Uruguay in a World Cup qualifying match on Nov. 17, 2023.
Argentina lost 2-1 to Colombia in a Copa America final rematch on Sept. 10 in a game Messi did not play due to an ankle injury.
Argentina fell 2-1 to Paraguay in a World Cup qualifying match on Nov. 14, 2023.  

Thiago Almada goal: Argentina 1, Colombia 1

Thiago Almada dribbled past two defenders and fired a right boot into the back of the net in the 81st minute to tie this match against Colombia, roughly three minutes after Lionel Messi left the match as a substitute.

Messi leaves the match in 78th minute: Colombia 1, Argentina 0

Lionel Messi’s night is over after he was substituted off the pitch in the 78th minute.

Luis Díaz goal: Colombia 1, Argentina 0 

Luis Díaz dribbled past several defenders and scored in the 24th minute and Colombia leads Argentina 1-0. It was an impressive score from the Liverpool standout.

What time is the Argentina vs Colombia match? 

The match begins at 8 p.m. ET (9 p.m. in Argentina). 

How to watch Argentina vs Colombia on TV, live stream? 

The match will be broadcast by Telemundo in the U.S. Here’s a link to watch soccer on Fubo.

Is Messi playing in Argentina vs. Colombia match?

Yes, Messi is expected to play and will be in the starting lineup. 

Messi came off the bench in Argentina’s last match, playing nearly 40 minutes in their 1-0 win in Chile last Thursday. Julián Alvarez scored the only goal in the match. 

Before re-joining Argentina earlier this month, Messi played in all seven of Inter Miami’s matches in May. 

What are the CONMEBOL standings for World Cup 2026 qualifying? 

Argentina has already qualified for the next World Cup, sitting atop the CONMEBOL standings with 34 points. Ecuador (24 points), Paraguay (24), Brazil (22), Uruguay (21) and Colombia (21) round out the top 6 from South America – all of which would qualify for the World Cup. 

When does Messi play in the FIFA Club World Cup? 

Messi and Inter Miami will play in the Club World Cup opener on Saturday against Egyptian side Al Ahly at 8 p.m. ET inside Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Inter Miami will also play FC Porto (Portugal) on June 19 in Atlanta and SE Palmeiras (Brazil) on June 23 in Miami to conclude the group stage.

Will Lionel Messi play in World Cup 2026? 

Messi has yet to declare whether he will play in the next World Cup with Argentina, the defending champions.

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BEREA, Ohio — Few players in Cleveland Browns history became beloved to the level Nick Chubb did.

His departure after seven years in northern Ohio, formalized by Chubb signing a one-year deal with the Houston Texans this week, was equally felt by the fan base and inside the Browns’ locker room.

‘Love Nick,’ defensive end Myles Garrett said. ‘A lot of people in this locker room still feel the same way as I do.

‘We want the best for him.’

Chubb made four consecutive Pro Bowls from 2019-22 and rushed for 1,525 yards, a career best, in 2022. At 80.5 rushing yards per game, he trails only Jim Brown in franchise history, while his 51 touchdowns ranks third behind Brown and Leroy Kelly on the all-time team list.

‘I got time to grow and mature’: Shedeur Sanders battling at Browns camp

‘You guys know how I feel about him,’ head coach Kevin Stefanski said. ‘Huge part of our success here and a huge part of our franchise.’

Disaster struck two weeks into the 2023 season, when he suffered a devastating knee injury that ended his year and required an extensive recovery. The way he battled back further endeared him to his teammates and fans. But he broke his foot with three games to play last season, with the Browns well removed from the playoff race.

To see Chubb go through all of that broke Garrett’s heart. But Chubb passed his physical with Houston, and Garrett is happy he can still play and wants to see him return to form with a smile on his face.

“Continue to ball out,” as Garrett put it.

As he negotiated his record-setting (at the time) contract extension amid an offseason trade request, Garrett said he made it clear during his conversations with the front office that he also wanted Chubb back. Instead, the Browns went younger at the position and drafted Quinshon Judkins out of Ohio State in the second round and Dylan Sampson from Tennessee in the fourth.

Garrett’s like what he’s seen thus far from the backs in general but he called it “an emotional blow” to not have Chubb around any longer.

“He’s broken through all the ceilings that we set for him while recovering from injuries he’s had, as extensive those have been,” Garrett said. “He’s special.” 

Lionel Messi will play with the Argentine national team in front of his beloved Argentinian fans in a World Cup qualifier against Colombia on Tuesday night. 

The match will be Messi’s first match in his home country this year, and his last before re-joining Inter Miami to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup later this week. It’s also a rematch of the 2024 Copa America final, which Argentina won last July.

Messi will start the match at Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni said on Monday. 

‘Leo will play from the start. Let’s hope people enjoy him and the team,’ Scaloni said. 

Here’s everything you need to know about the Argentina vs. Colombia match: 

Luis Díaz goal: Colombia 1, Argentina 0 

Luis Díaz dribbled past several defenders and scored in the 24th minute and Colombia leads Argentina 1-0. It was an impressive score from the Liverpool standout.

What time is the Argentina vs Colombia match? 

The match begins at 8 p.m. ET (9 p.m. in Argentina). 

How to watch Argentina vs Colombia on TV, live stream? 

The match will be broadcast by Telemundo in the U.S. Here’s a link to watch soccer on Fubo.

Is Messi playing in Argentina vs. Colombia match?

Yes, Messi is expected to play and will be in the starting lineup. 

Messi came off the bench in Argentina’s last match, playing nearly 40 minutes in their 1-0 win in Chile last Thursday. Julián Alvarez scored the only goal in the match. 

Before re-joining Argentina earlier this month, Messi played in all seven of Inter Miami’s matches in May. 

What are the CONMEBOL standings for World Cup 2026 qualifying? 

Argentina has already qualified for the next World Cup, sitting atop the CONMEBOL standings with 34 points. Ecuador (24 points), Paraguay (24), Brazil (22), Uruguay (21) and Colombia (21) round out the top 6 from South America – all of which would qualify for the World Cup. 

When does Messi play in the FIFA Club World Cup? 

Messi and Inter Miami will play in the Club World Cup opener on Saturday against Egyptian side Al Ahly at 8 p.m. ET inside Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Inter Miami will also play FC Porto (Portugal) on June 19 in Atlanta and SE Palmeiras (Brazil) on June 23 in Miami to conclude the group stage.

Will Lionel Messi play in World Cup 2026? 

Messi has yet to declare whether he will play in the next World Cup with Argentina, the defending champions.

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If there were a defining image of the 2024-25 men’s college basketball season, it wasn’t a buzzer-beater, a stunning upset or even the Final Four itself, when Florida completed a frantic comeback to defeat Houston in an instant classic of an NCAA championship game.

It was officials gathering around a monitor to review a call at a late stage in the game.

Two months after the season ended, the powers that be in the sport are looking to remedy the issue.

The NCAA’s playing rules oversight panel approved several changes on June 10 that will aim to “help enhance the flow of the game,” the organization announced Tuesday.

Most notable among them is the introduction of a coach’s challenge, which can be used at any point during a game to review out-of-bounds calls, basket interference and goaltending, and whether a secondary defender was in the restricted arc area underneath the basket. 

Teams must have a timeout in order to use a challenge. If the challenge is successful, the team will be permitted one additional video review request for the rest of the game, including overtime. If the contested call isn’t overturned, a team can’t bring forth a challenge for the rest of the game.

The NBA has employed a similar challenge system since 2019.

Referee-initiated video reviews on out-of-bounds calls in the final minutes of games were a constant source of frustration for fans in recent years, with the deliberations regularly interrupting close, exciting games and extending the game well beyond its allotted broadcast window.

Even with the coach’s challenge, officials can still decide to turn to instant replay for timing mistakes, scoring errors, shot-clock violations, flagrant fouls and whether a shot is a 2-pointer or a 3-pointer, among other things. They can also initiate reviews for restricted-arc plays and goaltending/basket interference in the final two minutes of a game and overtime.

The advent of the coach’s challenge was one of several measures that was approved Tuesday.

The continuous motion rule has been tweaked so that a player driving with the ball who has absorbed contact can complete their step and attempt a field goal, another step that brings the college rules closer to their NBA counterparts. Players are currently only awarded free throws if they’re fouled while shooting.

Under new rules, officials will also have the option to call a Flagrant 1 foul if a player has been contacted in the groin. Previously, they could only rule it a common foul or a Flagrant 2 foul, the latter of which results in an ejection.

Perhaps the biggest change is one the NCAA ultimately didn’t implement.

In its release, the organization noted that the NCAA men’s basketball committee had conversations and “positive momentum” to move men’s games from halves to quarters. While there are logistical challenges — namely, how media timeouts would be structured during a game — the committee has recommended that Division I conferences form a joint working group to offer feedback on the potential halves-to-quarters move.

Halves are largely a relic of the men’s college game, as women’s college basketball, the NBA and international basketball all use quarters.

The first two golf majors of the year have been claimed, with Rory McIlroy winning the Masters Tournament in April and Scottie Scheffler taking the PGA Championship last month. Who will win the 2025 U.S. Open?

The third major of the year is set to tee off at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on Thursday for a record 10th time. Scheffler (+275) and McIlroy (+1400) are among the favorites to win the 2025 U.S. Open, along with reigning U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau (+750), who is looking to become the eighth golfer to win back-to-back U.S. Open titles and the first since Brooks Koepka repeated in 2018.

McIlroy won the U.S. Open in 2011, while Scheffler’s best result at the tournament came in 2022 when he was the runner-up behind champion Matt Fitzpatrick.

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 U.S. Open:

Predictions for 2025 U.S. Open Championship

Dylan Dethier, Golf.com: Xander Schauffele always shows up at U.S. Open

‘Don’t let him throw you off the scent with his first non-top-20 major finish in three-plus years or a surprisingly poor putting performance at the Memorial. If Xander can find the groove with his driver, he has as good a chance as anybody to win this thing. Don’t forget: He’s played eight U.S. Opens in his life, he’s never finished worse than 14th, and he has six top-7s. Book this man for a win, cover your bases with a top 10.’

Jessica Marksbury, Golf.com: Scottie Scheffler continues to dominate

‘How can I go with any other player? Scottie is back in alpha mode, and a U.S. Open at Oakmont — golf’s toughest test on the game’s toughest course — will identify the most complete player as champion. That’s Scottie. Third leg of the career grand slam comin’ up!’

Nick Piastowski, Golf.com: Bryson DeChambeau repeats

‘With high rough, give me the guy who’s hitting wedges into the greens. It’s hard to bet against Scottie Scheffler, but I’m predicting a DeChambeau repeat.’

Iain MacMillan, Sports Illustrated: Scottie Scheffler is running a one-man race

‘If you aren’t going to bet on Scottie Scheffler, you should stick to betting the ‘without Scheffler’ market. We haven’t seen a golfer listed with as short of odds as +280 to win a major since Tiger Woods in his prime, but in my opinion, his odds should be even shorter.

‘He has won three of his last four starts, including running away with the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. Over the last six months, Scheffler has gained 0.73 true strokes per round more than any other golfer in the world. The 0.73 strokes per round gap between Scheffler and the second-ranked golfer, Bryson DeChambeau, is the same as the gap between DeChambeau and Sepp Straka.’

Odds for 2025 U.S. Open Championship

*All odds via BetMGM, as of Tuesday, June 10

Scottie Scheffler (+275)
Bryson DeChambeau (+750)
Jon Rahm (+1200)
Rory McIlroy (+1400)
Ludvig Aberg (+2200)
Xander Schauffele (+2200)
Collin Morikawa (+2500)
Joaquin Niemann (+3000)
Shane Lowry (+3300)

How to watch 2025 U.S. Open Championship

The 2025 U.S. Open will be broadcast on NBC and the USA Network.

*All times Eastern Time.

Date: Thursday, June 12 — Sunday, June 15
Location: Oakmont Country Club (Oakmont, Pennsylvania)
TV Channel: NBC, USA Network

Round 1, Thursday: 6 a.m.-5 p.m. (USA), 5-8 p.m. (Peacock)
Round 2, Friday: 6:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (Peacock), 1-7 p.m. (NBC), 7-8 p.m. (Peacock)
Round 3, Saturday: 10 a.m.-noon (USA), noon-8 p.m. (NBC)
Round 4, Sunday: 9 a.m.-noon (USA), noon-7 p.m. (NBC)

Streaming: Peacock, usopen.com, USGA App, DirecTV or YouTube TV

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CORAL GABLES, FL — FIFA president Gianni Infantino believes the Club World Cup opener with Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and Egpytian side Al Ahly at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, June 14 will be “full” and “packed” with fans.

Infantino didn’t quite say sell out. But he’s taking news of slow ticket sales in stride.

Although ticket sales have not met FIFA’s expectations in the final week before the new tournament begins, Infantino thinks soccer fans in the United States should take advantage of the opportunity to watch 32 of the best soccer club teams in the world in the 11 cities where matches will be played this summer.

“I think this is the important element that people have to really capture now – be part of history,” Infantino said during a Club World Cup event at FIFA’s headquarters near Miami on May 10.

“Football is such an important sport all over the world. We’ll have billions of people watching this Club World Cup from home, who would love to come and to attend. And we’ll have millions who are here, and who will be able to be part of this very first FIFA Club World Cup, which will enter into history. So, I think it’s great.”

Some Club World Cup ticket prices have been lowered significantly thanks to dynamic pricing – a mechanism used to lower or raise ticket prices based on demand. The cheapest tickets to half of the Club World Cup group stage matches (24 of 48) are under $36 all-in with fees before taxes.

FIFA has a $2 billion revenue target it expects to generate from the Club World Cup – which includes $1 billion already paid by DAZN to live stream all 63 matches for free on their website and app, and another $500 million in marketing rights. The other $500 million will come from hospitality rights and ticket sales.

Along with the $1 billion prize pool that will be paid by FIFA and divided among the 32 Club World Cup teams, FIFA is targeting to make $250 million in solidarity payments to other clubs and leagues around the world to further the game. FIFA also plans to pay each host city $1 million to support community soccer projects in the future.

When FIFA announced its unprecedented prize pool for the Club World Cup in March, it also said it will not retain any profits from the tournament.

While previous editions of the Club World Cup predominantly featured seven teams, FIFA hopes the expanded 2025 Club World Cup sets a new standard for club soccer globally and can become a tournament held every four years one year before World Cups.

“As for every new venture that anyone tries to create in the world, there are always discussions that you never really know what will happen. … For us, the important element is to fill the stadiums, to give opportunities to people to come,” Infantino said.

“We were lucky enough – and this is also something that we did not expect in that measure – that we got great attention from sponsors and brokers broadcasters so that when it comes to revenues, everything is perfectly secured.”

The Club World Cup will host matches in Atlanta, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, Nashville, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Seattle and Washington D.C. The final is July 13 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Wednesday marks one year until the next World Cup begins on June 11, 2026. That event will be co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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