Sports world poised for chaotically busy 2026 with FIFA World Cup, Winter Olympics and more in store

Alexi Lalas joins Colin Cowherd to discuss the current state of the USMNT, Christian Pulisic’s form, and the upcoming draw of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This year has been a thrilling one for sports, but as we reflect on 2025, it’s hard not to be excited about what’s in store for 2026.

It could very well be the greatest year in sports in recent memory.

The stage isn’t just set for some electric games, tournaments and leagues in the United States, but more importantly, the world stage will be set in multiple events.

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The FIFA World Cup Trophy is seen at the United States Capitol ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw. This happened in Washington, District of Columbia, on Dec. 3, 2025. (Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

After all, it’s not always the Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics happen at the same time.

Let’s take a look at what’s in store in the world of sports in 2026:

First on the docket is the CFP, which continued with Ohio State and Miami playing each other on New Year’s Eve, while three more games will be played on New Year’s Day to see who moves on toward the national championship.

It’s No. 4 Texas Tech hosting No. 5 Oregon at noon, followed by No. 1 Indiana against No. 9 Alabama, who beat No. 8 Oklahoma to move on. Finally, No. 3 Georgia will play against No. 6 Ole Miss.

These games will determine who will play in the CFP semifinals, the first of which is played on Jan. 8 and the other on Jan. 9.

Then, the national championship game will be played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

There are still two playoff spots to be determined — the AFC North and NFC South will have its winners this weekend —