Hello! The festive season is here, bringing plenty of soccer action with it. Matches kick off in Morocco for the African Cup of Nations, while Italy’s top two teams prepare to face off in Saudi Arabia, alongside EFL Cup quarter-finals in England at the start of the week. I’m Pardeep Khatley.
📺 Soccer Lineup
Times are in US/East
Monday, December 22nd
🏆 AFCON: Mali vs. Zambia at 9 AM ➡️ beIN Sports
🏆 AFCON: South Africa vs. Angola at 12 PM ➡️ beIN Sports
🏆 Italian Super Cup: Napoli vs. Bologna at 2 PM ➡️ Paramount+, CBS Sports Network
🏆 AFCON: Egypt vs. Zimbabwe at 3 PM ➡️ beIN Sports
🏴 EPL: Fulham vs. Nottingham Forest at 3 PM ➡️ USA Network
Tuesday, December 23rd
🏆 AFCON: Democratic Republic of Congo vs. Benin at 7:30 AM ➡️ beIN Sports
🏆 AFCON: Senegal vs. Botswana at 10 AM ➡️ beIN Sports
🏆 AFCON: Nigeria vs. Tanzania at 12:30 PM ➡️ beIN Sports
🏆 AFCON: Tunisia vs. Uganda at 3 PM ➡️ beIN Sports
Wednesday, December 24th
🏆 AFCON: Burkina Faso vs. Equatorial Guinea at 7:30 AM ➡️ beIN Sports
🏆 AFCON: Algeria vs. Sudan at 10 AM ➡️ beIN Sports
🏆 AFCON: Ivory Coast vs. Mozambique at 12:30 PM ➡️ beIN Sports
🏆 AFCON: Cameroon vs. Gabon at 3 PM ➡️ beIN Sports
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CBS Sports Golazo Network Updates
☀️ Morning Footy (Weekdays from 8 AM to 10 AM): Tune in to the Golazo Network for highlights, interviews, and the latest soccer news to kickstart your day. This show is also available as a podcast, so you won’t miss a moment.
3️⃣ Attacking Third (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday): This podcast, focusing on women’s soccer, is now a live studio show. As the NWSL season returns, our coverage of women’s soccer is stronger than ever, with analysis on the USWNT and NWSL, plus a live stream on YouTube every Sunday.
⚽ Call Me Whatever You Like (Tuesday and Thursday): Join Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davis, and Tony Meola as they discuss all things USMNT and the evolving landscape of soccer in preparation for the 2026 World Cup. Watch live episodes each Tuesday and Thursday at 10 AM ET on the Golazo America YouTube channel.
🥅 Scoreline (Daily): Your go-to source for up-to-date news and results, Scoreline offers highlights from major soccer competitions and essential goals from that day’s matches. It premieres daily starting Thursday.
📺 How to Watch
The CBS Sports Golazo Network is a free, 24/7 channel providing extensive coverage of top soccer events globally. You can stream it for free on the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and Paramount+.
Fan Take: As the holiday season unfolds, the influx of exciting soccer matches provides a perfect escape for fans. The prominence of tournaments like AFCON and important club matches highlights the growing global appeal of soccer, promising thrilling moments that cement the sport’s cultural significance.
