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A new league has been created to help bridge the gap and widen the net across the U.S. and Canada

The forward put an end to a run of seven qualifiers without scoring with his first-half strike

The Chelsea midfielder and his nation paid the price for two unsuccessful spot-kicks against Switzerland that proved crucial

GOAL takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and around the world

Ed Dove predicts the five teams who will emerge victorious across this week’s playoffs

The Azzurri conceded two minutes into stoppage time in a 1-0 defeat that means the Euro 2020 winners will not be present at the World Cup in Qatar

The Azzurri boss also defended his players after the surprise loss, insisting they were the victims of "total bad luck"

The winger had been dubbed a 'Parasite' in an astonishing press attack during the build-up to Thursday's match

The German midfielder has acknowledged the size of the task the Blancos are facing in the last eight of Europe's elite competition

The retired striker also believes the Premier League winner would still be a top player in the next five years

The forward silenced supporters in his old home to leave his nation just one game from their first ever World Cup

The Leicester City star is in the Super Eagles' fold who arrived Kumasi for Friday's crucial encounter

The winger has barely featured since the start of September

The Brazil-born Porto ace contributed a goal and assist to give Portugal the perfect start in Thursday's crunch match

After seeing his club season dogged by injury, the winger sent a timely reminder of his talents to give his side a vital goal

The Netherlands boss, whose team has qualified for the finals, is an outspoken opponent of Qatar's position as hosts

Ahead of Friday's outing at Baba Yara Sports Stadium, GOAL forecasts Austin Eguavoen's selection for the crucial match against the Black Stars.

Relive GOAL's live commentary coverage of the World Cup qualifying play-offs on Thursday

The teenager's team-mate earned a surprise call-up among Barca legends past and presents - and one Madrid idol

GOAL predicts the Black Stars' likely starting XI for their 2022 World Cup qualifying showdown against the Super Eagles in Kumasi on Friday

The visitors need just one point in Asuncion to secure their place in the upcoming World Cup

The Blues have more of an idea of how their future will look with several groups making it through to the next round of the takeover process

The Manchester United striker has enjoyed a 19-year international career, but has he always been present at the biggest tournaments?

Fernando Santos' men must win two play-offs or else miss out on the World Cup for the first time in 24 years

The midfielder will not be available for the Black Stars when they square up against the Super Eagles on Friday