World Cup news

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has defended the team's chants mocking Kylian Mbappe after the World Cup final last year.

Emiliano Martinez revealed that Argentina captain Lionel Messi warned him against celebrating inappropriately with the Golden Glove trophy in Qatar.

Gerard Pique has added his voice to the Lionel Messi versus Cristiano Ronaldo debate, with the Barcelona legend in no doubt as to who is “number one”.

Rodrigo De Paul has revealed Lionel Messi's World Cup promise after the midfielder suffered an injury in training before the quarter-finals.

Ronaldinho is “very happy” for former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi, with the Argentine icon completing football with a World Cup triumph.

Lionel Messi continues to hint at prolonging his international career with Argentina through to the 2026 World Cup finals.

Lionel Messi has picked Argentina's group stage clash with Mexico as their toughest game of the World Cup - ahead of the final against France.

Juan Roman Riquelme suggested Louis van Gaal ought to have kissed Lionel Messi instead of angering him at the World Cup.

Cristian Romero believes Lionel Messi has always been the GOAT, with anybody “who really knows about football” agreeing with that assessment.

Frank Rijkaard, who handed Lionel Messi his debut at Barcelona, has admitted that he “cheered like a puppy” when Argentina won the 2022 World Cup.

Brazil attacker Richarlison says that crashing out of the World Cup hurt more than the death of a family member.

Cristian Romero has explained why he screamed in the face of Kylian Mbappe and taunted Netherlands players in Argentina’s 2022 World Cup triumph.

U.S. men's national team captain Tyler Adams has been recognized as U.S. Soccer's Male Player of the Year for 2022, the federation announced Friday.

With FIFA releasing the nominees for their Best football awards for 2022, GOAL runs you through all you need to know about voting.

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni is hoping that captain Lionel Messi will still be playing by the time World Cup 2026 rolls around.

Brazil are planning a tribute to legend Pele and will rename the road surrounding the legendary Maracana Stadium in Rio after the icon.

Lautaro Martinez says his "ankle was in pieces" before the World Cup, with the Argentina star admitting: "I didn't arrive in Qatar as I wanted."