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GOAL breaks down all the confirmed qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, plus the teams who could soon be on their way.

Which goalkeepers have won the FIFA World Cup Golden Glove award across the history of the competition? The award was introduced for the 1994 tournament, meaning plenty of iconic goalkeepers, including the likes of Gordon Banks and the initially eponymous Lev Yashin, missed out on the individual award. GOAL has everything you need to know about the award handed to the standout stopper at any single tournament.

Napoli have released a scathing official statement after Romelu Lukaku failed to report back to training following the international break. The Belgian striker remains in his homeland despite club orders, leaving the Partenopei hierarchy considering drastic disciplinary measures.

The U.S. broke out a curious system against an elite opponent and were rightfully punished. What is more concerning, though, is how little Mauricio Pochettino learned about his team as a whole.

The American striker is struggling, and his poor form has continued with the national team as well.

Christian Pulisic has reacted to “strange” goings on in the United States’ international friendly date with Belgium, admitting that scenes that left the USMNT camp shocked “can’t happen”. Mauricio Pochettino’s side suffered a 5-2 defeat at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with a surprising kit clash that was signed off by the match officials making life difficult for everyone.

Defensive errors and an unplayable Jeremy Doku exposed the USMNT in a heavy loss to Belgium, raising fresh concerns ahead of the World Cup.

The U.S. created some real positives through the opening 45 minutes, but the second half highlighted plenty of concerns for Mauricio Pochettino's side

A fine performance by Belgium against the future hosts of the World Cup.

As the international calendar shifts toward the final stretch before World Cup rosters are finalised, Belgium find themselves in the United States for a crucial double-header against the USMNT and Mexico. For Kevin De Bruyne, the match offers a chance to reunite with a manager he knows well from internal Premier League battles during Mauricio Pochettino's time at Tottenham and Chelsea.

Romelu Lukaku’s relationship with Napoli has reached a critical juncture following his decision to remain in Belgium during the international break. While the club and manager Antonio Conte were left frustrated by his absence from the training ground, new reports suggest a diplomatic effort is underway to repair the damage.

How to watch the Friendlies match between USA and Belgium, as well as kick-off time and team news

GOAL breaks down the big storylines to watch on Saturday