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It's so close we can almost taste it. The 2026 World Cup is now just a day away, with the best players on the planet descending on the United States, Mexico and Canada for what promises to be a superb summer of football. While some teams will solely harbour dreams of getting out of the groups, others know that anything other than a trophy parade in late-July will go down as failure. We're set, then, for five-and-a-half weeks of drama, filled with joy and heartbreak in equal measure.

Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing to lead Portugal into a record-breaking sixth World Cup, but questions are already being asked about whether his time on home soil is coming to an end. National team boss Roberto Martinez has addressed whether a pre-tournament friendly against Nigeria serves as a final farewell for the legendary forward.

Lionel Messi proved he is ready to lead Argentina's World Cup defence after making a goalscoring return to action in a 3-0 friendly win over Iceland. After missing the previous warm-up match due to fitness concerns, the legendary number 10 needed just moments to make his mark from the penalty spot in Alabama.

The USWNT ended their winless streak against Brazil in chaotic fashion, edging Tuesday’s match on an own goal after eight red cards and more than 10 yellows.

Alisha Lehmann is not letting recent footballing heartbreaks stop her from staying in peak physical condition. The Swiss forward has taken to social media to share snaps from her gym workouts and a sun-soaked Jamaican getaway with her partner Montel McKenzie, putting Leicester City's recent Women's Super League relegation nightmare firmly behind her.

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

Harry Kane has sent a heartfelt message to his former Tottenham team-mate Christian Eriksen following the midfielder's latest on-field health scare. The Denmark international caused widespread concern when he clutched his chest and fell to the ground during a friendly against Ukraine, reminiscent of his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel has provided a crucial fitness update on Bukayo Saka ahead of the final World Cup warm-up clash against Costa Rica. The winger missed the recent victory over New Zealand following a gruelling, title-winning campaign with Arsenal, prompting the national team staff to carefully manage his minutes to ensure he is fully prepared.

Former Manchester United striker Giuseppe Rossi has called for a sensational reunion at Old Trafford, suggesting that the club should bring Wayne Rooney back into the fold. The former Red Devils forward believes the addition of the club's all-time leading goalscorer to the coaching setup would be a masterstroke that the United faithful would embrace.

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John Terry has delivered a scathing assessment of Thomas Tuchel's England squad, claiming that nearly half of the 26-man group is not up to the standard required to win the World Cup. The former Three Lions captain believes the German manager has made critical errors by leaving several experienced stars at home ahead of the tournament in North America.

England will have to navigate the play-offs in order to reach the 2027 Women's World Cup, with Tuesday night's 3-0 win over Ukraine not enough to secure top spot in their qualifying group. The Lionesses went into the game knowing they needed a favour from Iceland against Spain, after La Roja thumped Sarina Wiegman's side on Friday, and they didn't get it, rendering their own victory meaningless in the chase for the sole automatic berth available.

Atletico Madrid have brutally mocked arch-rivals Real Madrid on social media following their shock official statement regarding a massive €150 million (£129m/$173m) bid for Julian Alvarez. The Rojiblancos dismissed the extraordinary announcement with a sarcastic list of clarifications, brutally claiming their city neighbours are far more laughable than reigning La Liga champions Barcelona.

As Vancouver prepares for the 2026 World Cup, Sunset Beach FC is helping fuel a rising street soccer culture rooted in community and identity.

Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing to lead Portugal into his sixth World Cup finals this summer, but questions remain over how long the legendary forward can continue at the highest level. His former team-mate Beto has now weighed in on the 41-year-old’s longevity and the Selecao's chances of finally lifting the biggest trophy in international football.

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Sandro has urged the club to target Manchester City winger Savinho to rebuild their squad. After Roberto De Zerbi orchestrated a miraculous Premier League survival, the ex-Spurs star identified the attack, wings, and central defence as the three key areas the Italian head coach must strengthen in the summer window.