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The Netherlands narrowly escaped a major setback in their final pre-World Cup friendly, securing a dramatic 2-1 victory over Uzbekistan in Manhattan. A late stoppage-time penalty from Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo spared the blushes for Ronald Koeman's side, though the hard-fought triumph was heavily overshadowed by significant squad injury concerns.

Darwin Nunez has reportedly become a free agent after mutually terminating his contract with Al-Hilal, opening the door to a surprise return to Liverpool. The Reds have been offered the chance to bring back the Uruguay international without paying a transfer fee as they assess options to strengthen their attack.

It was all there for England on Friday, as they faced Spain in Mallorca with automatic qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup on the line. Avoid defeat and the Lionesses would punch their ticket to Brazil, forcing one of their biggest rivals for next summer’s title to have to navigate the play-offs. It was a huge opportunity, but one they spurned in incredible circumstances, suffering a 4-0 loss that stands out as the biggest for this team under Sarina Wiegman.

There really is nothing like the World Cup. Even just qualifying generates a level of nationwide excitement that the club game simply cannot match, which is why we witnessed truly joyous scenes all across the globe as one country after another secured a spot at this summer's festival of football in North America. The final six participants were confirmed in March, with Sweden, Turkiye, Czechia and Bosnia & Herzegovina taking the four remaining slots in Europe, while Iraq and DR Congo came out of the inter-confederation play-offs.

Thomas Tuchel has no shortage of world-class talent to choose from within England's squad for the 2026 World Cup. But while the presence of players such as Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice mean that the Tuchel's team are among the favourites, it's worth imagining a world where every England-eligible player at the tournament opted to represent the Three Lions.

This is Legacy, GOAL’s feature and podcast series that counts down to the 2026 World Cup. Each week, we explore the stories and the spirit behind the nations that define the world’s game. This week, we dive into the rise of the Lionel Messi in the United States, the emotional connection that transformed Miami, his seismic impact on U.S. soccer, and the possibility that the upcoming World Cup might offer him the most fitting stage of his career - one built around comfort, belonging, and a crowd that treats him like their own hero.

Tournament favourites Spain wrapped up their final preparations ahead of the World Cup with a convincing 3-1 friendly victory over Peru in Puebla. Real Sociedad attacker Mikel Oyarzabal continued his magnificent individual form by netting for the sixth successive international match, setting a confident tone for La Roja's upcoming campaign.

Should Karim Adeyemi leave BVB in the summer, Borussia Dortmund have already identified a potential replacement.

Manchester United remain determined to sign Elliot Anderson despite Manchester City being viewed as favourites for the Nottingham Forest midfielder. Forest have already rejected an £80 million bid, with the 23-year-old valued at around £100m. The Red Devils believe they can still convince the England international to choose Old Trafford.

All you need to know about Netherlands' squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Fisnik Asllani is open to a move to Borussia Dortmund, and a young talent is set to sign a long-term contract extension. All the latest BVB news and rumours.

The USWNT face Brazil for a second time in June as Emma Hayes’ side look for a response after Saturday’s 2-1 defeat. GOAL breaks down the biggest storylines ahead of kickoff.

Former Arsenal and France star Olivier Giroud has officially agreed a one-year contract extension with Lille, ensuring the legendary striker will continue playing top-flight football into his 40s. Giroud will lead the line for Les Dogues next season under the guidance of newly appointed manager Davide Ancelotti, son of Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti.

Newcastle are on the verge of confirming their first arrival of the summer transfer window as Reims goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen heads to Tyneside. While initial reports suggested a hefty price tag, the Magpies have successfully negotiated a deal that sees them pay significantly less for the highly-rated 20-year-old.

Michael Olise scored three and France overcame a brief scare from Northern Ireland to wrap up their pre-World Cup friendlies with a comfortable 3-1 win. The Bayern Munich star was effective throughout and good value for his hat-trick as Les Bleus saw off the visitors without really getting out of second gear. It's hard to imagine a better result before France move to the U.S.

GOAL takes a look at the big storylines and takeaways in the latest installment of the USMNT notebook.

Newcastle are reportedly prepared to sanction the sale of Sandro Tonali this summer as they look to proactively manage their squad value and avoid the complications that surrounded Alexander Isak's future. The Italian midfielder has become the subject of intense interest from the Premier League's elite, sparking what could become one of the biggest transfer sagas of the upcoming window.