Way-too-early USMNT roster for the 2026 World CupWith the World Cup just more than 400 days away, GOAL looks at how the U.S. squad might look next summerAnalysisUSA
Vini Jr calls for Brazil to 'rethink everything' after Argentina thrashingVinicius Junior has called for Brazil to "rethink everything" after their humiliating loss to Argentina, with one eye on the 2026 World Cup.Vinicius JuniorBrazil
'Time for someone else to have a chance' - Portugal urged to replace RonaldoPortugal manager Roberto Martinez has been urged to replace Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the 2026 World Cup to give his side the best chance of winning.C. RonaldoPortugal
Scaloni admits he 'doesn't want to deal with' Messi World Cup issueArgentina manager Lionel Scaloni has admitted he "doesn't want to deal with the issue" of Lionel Messi playing at the 2026 World Cup.L. MessiArgentina
Atlanta United unveil creation of host city's World Cup posterFIFA and the Atlanta released video showcasing the creation of host city's official World Cup 2026 PosterMajor League SoccerAtlanta United
Saka is irreplaceable & six things Tuchel learned from England debutThe Three Lions scored five unanswered goals at Wembley across the past four days but the German has been left with plenty to ponder...OpinionEngland
Kane, Rooney & England's all-time top goalscorersThe Three Lions' goalscoring chart features an illustrious roll-call of some of the best strikers and midfielders to have played for the national teamEnglandH. Kane
‘My neighbour could manage England!’ – Gazza’s verdict on TuchelPaul Gascoigne says his “next-door neighbour could be England manager”, with the jury still out on new Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel.T. TuchelEngland
Ronaldo can repair his damaged legacy by giving up World Cup dreamThe 40-year-old can give his country a massive boost if he calls time on his international career before next year's tournament in North AmericaOpinionC. Ronaldo
Vini & Raphinha: Double-act could deliver Brazil World CupThe Real Madrid winger has repeatedly underwhelmed at international level but he has the talent - and support - to turn things aroundAnalysisVinicius Junior
'Worried about future of USMNT' - Dempsey expresses concernsClint Dempsey is "worried about the future of this USMNT" after so-called "Golden Generation" experience "two big failures"USAC. Pulisic
Ronaldo 'legacy' warning & tipped to retire 'when Messi stops'Cristiano Ronaldo has been tipped to retire "when Lionel Messi stops", with the 40-year-old Portuguese GOAT told he is now tarnishing his "legacy".C. RonaldoL. Messi
Japan are going to the World Cup! Samurai Blue book 2026 spotJapan have confirmed their place in the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 as they sit top of Group C of AFC qualifying.JapanWorld Cup Qualification AFC
Can injury-plagued Messi really make it to the World Cup?The tournament is just over a year away, but the chances of the GOAT playing in the finals are decreasing with each passing fitness concernAnalysisL. Messi
Will anybody tell stat-padding Ronaldo: 'I'm not taking him'?Cristiano Ronaldo is being backed to set his own end date with Portugal as nobody dares to tell the all-time great: "I'm not taking him".C. RonaldoPortugal
Dalot wants Ronaldo's 'beautiful story' to end with World Cup gloryDiogo Dalot says every Portugal player hopes to deliver a World Cup before national hero Cristiano Ronaldo retires.C. RonaldoPortugal
World Cup or bust: Tuchel picks a symptom of FA short-termismThe German coach is already building towards winning the biggest prize in 2026 and not looking any further ahead - but what if the plan doesn't work?OpinionEngland
FIFA unveil World Cup 2026 host city poster campaignFIFA set to showcases the unique spirit of 16 U.S., Mexico and Canada host cities, unveiled over a month-long campaign
Portugal warned to start preparing for Ronaldo's retirement NOWPortugal have been warned that they need to start preparing for Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement and fend off the threat of major “decline”.C. RonaldoPortugal
‘Sad’ Messi breaks silence on withdrawal from Argentina squadLionel Messi has delivered an update on his withdrawal from the latest Argentina squad, with the Inter Miami superstar nursing a “small injury”.L. MessiArgentina
Tuchel’s first England squad: Burn in, Rashford & Henderson returnThomas Tuchel has named his first England squad, with Dan Burn included and Marcus Rashford returning as Harry Maguire and Jack Grealish miss out.EnglandM. Rashford
Repeat of Salt Bae fiasco predicted for World Cup halftime showThe 2026 World Cup final is set to feature a halftime show for the first time ever but organizers are being warned it could be a bad idea.
GOAL's ideal England squad: Nwaneri & MLS in; Rashford outThe German coach is set to announce his picks on Friday for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Albania and LatviaOpinionEngland
Poll: American fans back World Cup halftime show, but not DrakeSurvey reveals 82 percent approval for FIFA's decision to introduce first halftime show at 2026 World Cup final
Sullivan reveals Man City Club World Cup plan & dream USMNT goalCavan Sullivan has revealed his Club World Cup plan involving Manchester City, while also airing his 2026 World Cup dream with the USMNT.C. SullivanUSA
Martinez explains why Ronaldo is still in Portugal team at 40Roberto Martinez has explained why Cristiano Ronaldo is still being picked by Portugal at 40 years of age, with CR7’s greatest attribute highlighted.C. RonaldoPortugal
Dempsey, Donovan & USMNT's all-time leading goalscorersRounding up the best goalscorers in USMNT history, featuring the likes of Clint Dempsey, Landon Donovan and Christian PulisicUSACONCACAF Gold Cup
Who invented football? The birth of soccer explainedIt is hard to imagine a world without the sport, such is its ubiquitous nature, but soccer as we know it is relatively young in human historyChampions LeaguePremier League
President Trump to chair task force for 2026 World CupTrump said he will front a White House task force for the World Cup, with idea endorsed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Another World Cup expansion? FIFA plans 64-team tournamentFIFA is considering expanding the World Cup again, to 64 teams, for the 2030 tournament, as they plan to celebrate the tournament's centenary.
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