With just one more full year to go in the 2026 World Cup cycle, head coach Mauricio Pochettino has precious few chances against top-tier competition to get the USMNT ready for that all-important competition.

The UEFA Champions League group stage, in the first year of a new format, concludes Wednesday. Here's what to know, including how to watch.

How do you follow all 18 games on 'Matchday Mayhem'? Come up with a running order and watch a bit of every game, of course

Here is a complete look at the Champions League's Matchday 8 schedule, with all games slated for Wednesday. CBS will broadcast Juventus vs. Benfica on Wednesday. Viewers can stream the rest of the games on Paramount+, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

The UEFA Champions League's first-ever league phase will come to a dramatic close on Wednesday, when all 18 games will kick off at once with several spots in the knockout stages up for grabs. All but nine teams are still in the running to qualify for the next rounds,

All four English teams take part in Wednesday's Champions League action. Aston Villa v CelticGirona v ArsenalMan City v Club BruggePSV v Liverpool All kick-off times 20:00 GMT Follow all of the action