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Real Madrid will face Monaco in the League stage Matchday 7 of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League. Find here the kickoff times and how to watch the game on TV or via streaming in the USA. Real Madrid will face off against Monaco in the league stage Matchday 7 of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League. With anticipation mounting, be sure to circle the match date, note the kickoff time, and check streaming details in the USA so you don’t miss any of the live action. [Watch Real Madrid vs Monaco online in the US on DirecTV Stream] After a setback against Manchester City, Real Madrid’s margin for error has narrowed, but the Spanish giants still control their path to a top-eight finish in the league stage and a direct berth in the Round of 16. That makes the stakes clear for Kylian Mbappe and company: win the final two matches and avoid any drama. The next test comes against a Monaco side playing with urgency, sitting on nine points and currently in position to reach the Round of 32, yet far from secure. A loss in Madrid could put that spot in serious danger, giving the visitors every incentive to fight for a result at the Santiago Bernabeu. When will the Real Madrid vs Monaco match be played? Real Madrid take on Monaco this Tuesday, January 20, in the league stage Matchday 7 of the UEFA Champions League. The game is set to kick off at 3:00 PM (ET). Thilo Kehrer of AS Monaco – Michael Steele/Getty Images Real Madrid vs Monaco: Time by State in the USA ET: 3:00 PMCT: 2:00 PMMT: 1:00 PMPT: 12:00 PM How to watch Real Madrid vs Monaco in the USA Get ready for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Monaco. Catch all the action live on DirecTV Stream. Other options: Paramount+, UniMás, TUDN and ViX.

FIFA has unveiled the first World Ranking update of 2026, and many are eager to see the current standing of Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal. Following the conclusion of the 2025 international calendar, FIFA has published its first World Ranking update of 2026. While Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal held their positions, a significant shift in the Top 10 has occurred as a new powerhouse returns to the elite. The previous movement in the rankings followed the conclusion of the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup, where Morocco was crowned champion after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Jordan in the final. Consequently, the most significant shifts in that update were seen among the Arab nations that competed in the tournament. Since that competition, the AFCON 2025 has been the only major tournament played; consequently, the top spots in the rankings remained unaffected in this update. As a result, Spain maintain their lead with 1,877.18 points, while Messi’s Argentina hold second place with 1,873.33 points, followed closely by Kylian Mbappe’s France in third with 1,870. Further down the table, England remain in fourth with 1,834.12 points, while Brazil hold fifth with 1,760.46. Trailing by the narrowest of margins, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal sit in sixth place with 1,760.38 points—a mere 0.08 difference. However, with the upcoming action in the March international window, including friendlies and the Finalissima, more shifts are expected in the next ranking update. Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal applauds the fans. (Getty Images) Morocco and Senegal achieve historic climbs in global ranking The 2025 AFCON concluded with Senegal crowned as champions after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Morocco in extra time, securing their second continental title. Following the tournament, both finalists saw significant boosts in the latest FIFA World Ranking update. Despite the narrow loss in the final, Morocco surged three spots—climbing from 11th to 8th overall. This historic move marks the first time the Atlas Lions have entered the global Top 10 since 1998 and represents the highest ranking in the nation’s history. Meanwhile, Senegal jumped seven positions following their trophy-winning performance, landing at 12th place—also a record high for the West African side. Morocco’s ascent into the elite tier directly impacted several European powerhouses. Former Top 10 mainstays Belgium and Germany each slid one position to 9th and 10th, respectively, while Croatia was displaced from the Top 10 entirely, falling to 11th. FIFA Ranking updated 1- Spain — 1877.18 points.2- Argentina — 1873.33 points.3- France — 1870 points.4- England — 1834.12 points.5- Brazil — 1760.46 points.6- Portugal — 1760.38 points.7- Netherlands — 1756.27 points.8- Morocco — 1736.57 points.9- Belgium — 1730.71 points.10- Germany — 1724.15 points.

After the loss to the Indiana Hoosiers, Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal delivered a straightforward message for Carson Beck and the rest of the team. The Miami Hurricanes fell in heartbreaking fashion to the Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff National Championship. It’s having hope that ultimately comes back to break a team’s heart, and the Canes never stopped believing. After the game, Mario Cristobal made sure to send a strong message to Carson Beck, whose final-drive interception may cause him to lose sleep for a while. There are a couple of plays Miami can look back on and blame for the 27–21 loss to Indiana in the biggest game of the 2025 college football season. There is no use crying over spilled milk, though, and Cristobal reminded Beck and company of that with his postgame comments. Still, he couldn’t help but feel like the night could’ve ended differently. “Like to have that last one back,” Cristobal admitted about Beck’s game-sealing interception during his postgame media availability. “But again, a lot of the plays made throughout the course of the year from the guys up here on stage to the guys in that locker room got us here to this moment and gave us an opportunity all the way to the end. So, proud of him.” HOOSIERS ARE KINGS OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL!!! 🏆 🤯 🔥 A final-minute interception of Carson Beck seals a first-ever National Championship for the University of Indiana!!#CFBNationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/Y0dglUyCJU— ESPN Australia & NZ (@ESPNAusNZ) January 20, 2026 CJ Daniels sends message to Beck It’s been a roller coaster of a year for Beck. From suffering a UCL injury that had many questioning whether he’d ever be able to throw a football as accurately again, to leading a storied college football program all the way to the national title game. Obviously, the ending is what fans across the nation will remember, but the journey deserves as much recognition. On that note, wide receiver CJ Daniels voiced a heartfelt comment about his quarterback. “The whole world wrote him off,’’ Daniels admitted. “He got us here.” Beck didn’t quite get to complete his redemption arc, but he put the NCAA on notice, and he now has a chance to make the NFL after showcasing his leadership and skillset in college football’s biggest stage.

Following the heartbreaking loss to the Indiana Hoosiers in the CFP National Championship, Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck took to the media with a blunt statement. All the emotions came crashing down on Carson Beck after the Miami Hurricanes fell to the Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff National Championship. Only one team could be left standing. Indiana was determined not to let its undefeated season come to an end in the home of the only undefeated team in NFL history. With zeros on the clock, crimson confetti raining down at Hard Rock Stadium, and the visiting team—despite having more fans in attendance—celebrating in Miami Gardens, Beck walked off the field, as the walls closed in on his college football career. Even for an experienced quarterback like Beck—who many wonder how he is still playing college football— it was a lot to process in the flesh. Now, the graduate transfer has broken his silence with a sincere statement. “It really hurts,’’ Beck admitted after the game, via The Miami Herald. “It’s hard the way it ended. It’s really tough — especially to battle the way we did in the second half after not coming out too strong in the first half. “But for a group that faced adversity early on and battled our way back to even have a chance to win the game at the end says a lot about this team. Just super proud of these guys and super thankful for them.” Carson Beck at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Beck thanks the ‘U’ Though it didn’t end the way Beck and the University of Miami hoped, there’s plenty for the school in Coral Gables to be proud of. For the seasoned college football quarterback, the Hurricanes allowed him to reconnect with himself and the sport after going through a tough final semester with the Georgia Bulldogs. “For me, my entire life changed. I was in a really dark place and trying to see the light at the end of the tunnel was a difficult thing,” Beck admitted on his personal journey. “Just a lot going on mentally, physically and emotionally. “To be able to fight through the roller coaster that life is, I really couldn’t have done it without all these people around me. This university truly saved me and helped me rebuild into the man I am today. It hurts really bad, but it was a hell of a season.” Thanks to Beck, the ‘U’ is back At the end of the day, Fernando Mendoza and the Indiana Hoosiers got their movie-like ending to the 2026 NCAA campaign. Meanwhile, Beck and the Hurricanes must deal with the sorrow of coming just short of the finish line. However, there is nothing left for Miami to prove. The Canes shocked the nation when many didn’t believe they even deserved to make the postseason. Instead, Miami tuned out the noise, went to work, and engaged in a showdown for the ages against Indiana, one of the best-built rosters in recent college football history. There is plenty to like about the Hurricanes going forward, with Malachi Toney set to become one of the biggest names in the sport. While Beck will not be around Coral Gables to see it or be a part of it, his impact won’t be taken for granted. After getting so close yet so far, Miami will only feed off this feeling—and make no mistake: The U will be back in full gear when fall comes around in 2026.