World Cup news

Arsenal have breathed a collective sigh of relief after learning that Gabriel Magalhaes has trained with Brazil after suffering an injury scare.

Erling Haaland is a leading contender for the 2023 Ballon d’Or, but even Norway’s national team coach admits Lionel Messi should take the award.

Ricardo Pepi has lifted the lid on his relationship with Gregg Berhalter after hanging up on the USMNT coach when snubbed for 2022 World Cup duty.

Folarin Balogun has confirmed his favoured nickname, with the United States international striker often being referred to as “Balo” and “Flo”.

United States international Ricardo Pepi has named ex-Chelsea and Real Madrid star Alvaro Morata as his surprising source of striking inspiration.

Folarin Balogun wishes that he had snubbed England at international level “sooner” as he seeks to fully integrate in the USMNT squad.

Neymar has been discussing what it will mean to him to become Brazil’s all-time leading scorer, with one more goal required to overtake Pele.

The legendary No.10 is heading into the final stages of his international career but his compatriots are praying he's got one more cycle in him

The shortlist for world football's most prestigious individual award has been revealed ahead of the ceremony in Paris on October 30

Previous winners of the award include Alisson Becker and Thibaut Courtois, but who will claim this year's prize at the ceremony on October 30?

Kylian Mbappe, Pedri and Gavi have previously won the prize, but who will pick it up this year at the ceremony in Paris on October 30?

Argentina FA president Claudio Tapia has backed Lionel Messi to surprise everyone by playing at the 2026 World Cup.

There's no clean slate as the coach returns for a second cycle, and he'll have a lot to work through as this run towards 2026 begins

Virgil van Dijk has dismissed former Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal's claim that the 2022 World Cup was rigged.

Louis van Gaal has sensationally claimed that that the 2022 World Cup was rigged in favour of Lionel Messi and eventual winners Argentina.

Christian Pulisic has taken a cheeky swipe at the A-listers that continue to watch Lionel Messi, saying they are welcome at USMNT games as well.

Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has been quizzed on a number of subjects while taking a lie detector test. Did he tell the truth?