Adidas Telstar World Cup ball interacts with fansThe sports apparel giant's official match ball for next year's tournament is more than just a football
Mexico's De Maria defends 10-game share of WC bidThe Mexican federation president was joined by his Canadian and American counterparts to offer updates on the unified bid for the 2026 World CupMexicoCanada
Why Cahill and City were doomed to failCity Football Group were never likely to put the Socceroos legend's needs above their ownAustraliaA-League Men
Tim Cahill has been a failure for the A-LeagueThere were hopes the introduction of the Socceroos legend to the league would help it take off, but in reality there has been little impactAustraliaA-League Men
Cahill quits Melbourne CityThe green and gold hero is hoping to secure playing time at another club after being on the fringes under Warren JoyceA-League MenAustralia
Sven declares interest in coaching AustraliaThe experienced Swedish coach is open to guiding the green-and-gold through next year's tournament in RussiaAustralia
SUM president Carter announces U.S. Soccer runThe current head of Soccer United Marketing joins a crowded field to replacing out-going federation head Sunil GulatiUSAMajor League Soccer
Morata wishes he wasn't missed by MadridThe Spanish striker is hoping to see his former club enjoy an upturn in fortune, while admitting that life in England has taken some getting used toChelseaReal Madrid
Gulati not running for U.S. Soccer presidentThe longtime head of the federation has confirmed he will not seek a fourth term after the U.S. national team's failure to qualify for the World CupUSAUSA
Ancelotti rules himself out of Socceroos jobThe recently-fired Italian tactician was seen as a possible option to lead the green-and-gold to RussiaAustralia
Klinsmann, Muslin emerge as Australian coach contendersThe two European coaches are believed to be the top contenders to coach the green-and-gold in RussiaAustralia
Betting: England 13/10 to top World Cup GroupThe Three Lions will be desperate to make the knockout stages after a poor showing in 2014, although the Red Devils will provide stiff competitionEnglandPanama
Giroud should leave Arsenal, says France coachThe striker has struggled for regular playing time with his club this season ahead of next summer's tournament in RussiaTransfersArsenal
Queiroz tells Iran: Prepare for WC or sack meThe experienced trainer wants his charges to be in the best shape possible after being handed a tough group in Russia alongside Portugal and SpainIran
Fowler: Maradona handed England worst drawThe Three Lions will face Tunisia, Panama and Belgium at the group stage next summer, but a former striker was hoping for a few tougher testsEngland
Conte tells Chelsea stars: Don't kick Hazard!The Blues boss has jokingly suggested that he will warn domestic team-mates to avoid injuring one another when England take on Belgium next summerChelseaPremier League
Pardo optimistic about Mexico's WC chancesThe former Mexico midfielder tells Goal that El Tri players' mentality will be key to getting out of a tough group and having a successful World CupMexico
Hazard jokes England will be 'easy' at WC 2018Following a star performance in Chelsea's 3-1 win over Newcastle, the winger made light of coming up against the Three Lions next summerNewcastle UnitedPremier League
Lippi: Italy should be guaranteed WC spotThe man who guided the Azzurri to global glory in 2006 believes eight teams from Europe and eight from South America should be guaranteed spotsItaly
Germany sends strong reminder to MexicoThe two nations will square off for the second straight summer and Die Mannschaft reminded El Tri what happened in the Confederations Cup semifinalsMexicoGermany
Zouma: France need World Cup winThe centre back was recently called up by his country after a long spell on the sidelines and is fighting for a seat on the plane for Russia 2018FranceChelsea
Osorio sees 'opportunity' in Germany matchup The Mexico manager recognizes it will be a challenge to beat Die Mannschaft but also sees it as an exciting matchup to prepare forMexico
Don't worry U.S. fans, World Cup can still be excitingThe U.S. isn't part of a World Cup for the first time in 32 years, but Friday's draw still gave American soccer fans plenty to look forward toUSA
Tough road lies ahead for Mexico to reach fifth gameEl Tri have a clear path into the Round of 16, but a potential matchup against Brazil right out of the group stage muddies the pictureMexico
World Cup 2018 draw: Winners and losersThe balls have been drawn and the fixtures are decided - but who has had the best of it in Moscow ahead of next summer's big eventSpainRussia
Who are England's World Cup opponents?The Three Lions have been handed a tough test against Eden Hazard and Co. but will be confident of progressing to the knockout stageEnglandBelgium
Germany, Brazil and France vye for World Cup favouritismThe group stage draw for next summer's tournament has provided some mouth-watering clashes but Joachim Low's side remain the market principlesPortugalSpain
Panama drawn into Group G with BelgiumLos Caneleros will have a difficult debut, being grouped with the Red Devils and the Three Lions while facing long journeys throughout RussiaPanama
Costa Rica drawn with Brazil in Group EThe Ticos are hoping to repeat their stunning run from the 2014 tournament but must again get past a World Cup winner to do soCosta Rica
World Cup 2018 draw: Teams discover fate in RussiaThe finalists have learned their fate ahead of next year's tournament and there are some interesting games to look forward toEgyptCosta Rica
