Hello and welcome to the first full week of 2026! The soccer world has resumed normal operations as title battles and managerial shifts take center stage now that the holiday season is over. As this year coincides with a World Cup, the ultimate goal in the sport remains in focus. I bring you the latest happenings now as a busy year begins.

📺 Footy Fix

All times in U.S./Eastern

Monday, Jan. 5
🏆 AFCON: Nigeria vs. Mozambique, 2 p.m. ➡️ beIN Sports
🏴 Championship: Leicester City vs. West Bromwich Albion, 3 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+

Tuesday, Jan. 6
🏆 AFCON: Algeria vs. DR Congo, 11 a.m. ➡️ beIN Sports
🏆 AFCON: Ivory Coast vs. Burkina Faso, 2 p.m. ➡️ beIN Sports
🇮🇹 Serie A: Sassuolo vs. Juventus, 2:45 p.m. ➡️ Paramount+ 🏴 EPL: West Ham United vs. Nottingham Forest, 3 p.m. ➡️ USA Network

All Episodes Now Streaming

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📺 What We’re Watching

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What’s on CBS Sports Golazo Network

☀️ Morning Footy (Weekdays 8-10 a.m.): Join Golazo Network to kick off your day with highlights and the latest soccer news on the network’s main morning show. The show is also available in podcast form to never miss an episode.

3️⃣ Attacking Third (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday): The foremost women’s soccer podcast now features a live studio format. Coverage of the NWSL season returns stronger than ever.

⚽ Call it What You Want (Tuesday and Thursday): Analysis of USMNT and the game status in the U.S. as it gears up to co-host the 2026 World Cup.