World Cup news

Journalist drops a bombshell: It was Jesus who devised Saudi Arabia’s game plan against Iraq!

The Portuguese coach is tipped to take charge of the national team in the coming period

A stunning squad worth £600 million failed to qualify for the World Cup

Major teams were eliminated from the qualifiers to their great disappointment

Will Italy get another chance to compete in the World Cup?

Iran’s ambiguous stance leaves a sliver of hope for teams that failed to qualify

He also likes to score "lucky goals": could this rising star be Book's first BVB signing?

U21 international striker Nicolo Tresoldi could play for as many as three major footballing nations and is reportedly looking to move clubs again this summer. Which national team manager will be the first to call him? And what’s the situation with BVB?

ICONS: How teenage Mbappe twice emulated Pele in 2018

Kylian Mbappe was only 19 when he turned the 2018 World Cup into his personal announcement to the world - breaking French records and matching feats last seen in Pele’s era, all while powering Les Bleus to a title that felt like the beginning of something historic. For the latest edition of Icons, GOAL's podcast and feature series that revisits the last 10 World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing the spirit of each tournament vividly back to life, we look back on how Mbappe ran the show in Russia for France...

Spain are top of the rankings… and Morocco are the 11th favourites to win the World Cup

Fierce competition is expected on the world stage

Saudi Arabia v United States - Gold Cup 2025

For the second time... the Saudi Football Federation responds to Renard's departure

There is controversy surrounding the French coach’s future with the national team

Ranocchia addresses 'strange' Lukaku-Napoli feud

Former Inter defender Andrea Ranocchia has spoken out on the escalating tension between Romelu Lukaku and Napoli, describing the striker's refusal to return to Italy as a "truly strange" situation. As the Partenopei hierarchy weighs up serious disciplinary measures, his former team-mate has called for a deeper look into the Belgian's mental state following a difficult run of injuries.

Japan v Saudi Arabia - FIFA World Cup Asian 3rd Qualifier

Video: Before Ghana... An Arab national team negotiated with Renard to lead them at the World Cup

The French coach is set to leave the Saudi national team

Video: A surprising prediction... Mané predicts the result of the Iraq v Senegal World Cup match

The two teams face each other in the third round of the World Cup group stage

Johan Derksen makes a striking prediction: 'I think the Dutch national team...'

England v Japan - International Friendly

Tuchel issues Foden World Cup warning

Thomas Tuchel has fired a stark warning to Phil Foden regarding his place in the upcoming World Cup squad. The England manager admitted the Manchester City playmaker is far from a guaranteed selection, raising serious concerns over the midfielder's inability to translate his dazzling club form to the international stage following a disappointing pair of Wembley friendlies.

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In the wake of the Egypt match crisis… Will Spain lose the honour of hosting the 2030 World Cup final?

The insult to Islam has sparked a global outcry

Stock Up, Stock Down: Pepi questions grow; Trusty seizes chance

Ricardo Pepi’s role is suddenly unclear, while Auston Trusty headlines a group that took their chance in a telling March window.

It’s begun, but… a behind-the-scenes look at Ghana’s negotiations with Renard

French coach linked with departure from Saudi national team ahead of World Cup

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Kulusevski 'on this planet' to lift Sweden at World Cup

Dejan Kulusevski has issued a defiant blast to his international rivals as he enters the final stages of a gruelling rehabilitation process. The Tottenham winger has not featured since May 2025 after suffering a right kneecap injury, but even with his World Cup participation hanging in the balance, he is refusing to lower his expectations for Sweden’s summer campaign.

Babbel calls up young striker to the DFB squad

The European champion has weighed in on the debate surrounding the German World Cup squad – and has recommended a striker to the national coach.

Marked by a historic defeat to Saudi Arabia… The story of Renard’s first spell in charge of the Ghana national team

The French coach is once again being linked with the 'Black Stars'

Scaloni: Messi will reach his 1,000th goal without any trouble

Argentina's manager says: 'I'll sit down with La Pulga in this situation'

Germany v Ghana - International Friendly

Dortmund told to set Schlotterbeck deadline

Borussia Dortmund have been urged to take a firmer stance regarding the future of star centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck. Germany legend Lothar Matthaus believes the club must set a deadline for a final decision and act decisively to avoid a prolonged saga that could disrupt both club and country.

England v Uruguay - International Friendly

A dry spell and a call to Liverpool… Has Al-Hilal dashed Nunez’s World Cup dream?

The Uruguayan striker has been struggling badly of late

Al-Sadd v Al-Hilal - AFC Champions League Elite West Region

Negotiations and a chance for redemption… El-Rakraki and Renard on Ghana’s radar ahead of the World Cup

The Ghana Football Association confirms that the new manager will be appointed within two weeks

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Tuchel compares Kane to Messi & Ronaldo

Thomas Tuchel has leaped to the defence of his England side’s perceived over-reliance on Harry Kane, comparing the striker’s impact to that of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Three Lions fell to a 1-0 friendly defeat against Japan at Wembley on Tuesday, with the captain forced to watch from the sidelines after picking up a minor injury in training.

Video: After qualifying for the World Cup, the Iraqi Prime Minister makes a promise to the Lions of Mesopotamia

A public holiday to mark this historic achievement

Napoli president calls for Serie A reform after Italy World Cup heartbreak

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has once again called for a radical restructuring of Italian football following the Azzurri's catastrophic failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The outspoken Partenopei owner believes the current 20-team format of Serie A is "destroying" players and leaving the Italy national team with no room to breathe.

Endrick says message from wife got him past 'fear' for decisive Brazil cameo

Brazil starlet Endrick has opened up on the emotional turmoil he faced before coming off the bench to inspire a 3-1 victory over Croatia. The teenage sensation admitted to feeling a crushing sense of "urgency" before a timely intervention from his wife, Gabriely Miranda, changed his mindset.

DR Congo’s historic World Cup qualification leads to a special government decision

"England has stolen his soul": English press tears Tuchel apart

Following England’s historic defeat against Japan, the domestic press has been highly critical of national manager Thomas Tuchel.

Morocco v Paraguay - International Friendly

Morocco’s coach: No one is like Brazil… and this is my take on Senegal’s celebrations

Wahbi discusses the best way to prepare ahead of the clash with the Selecao

England World Cup squad: Tuchel's most likely 26 players

The 12 games of the Thomas Tuchel era have yielded mixed results and performances from England. They remain one of the best sides in international football, even if they haven't played particularly well for extended stretches since the Sir Gareth Southgate era. That said, they are among the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup for several reasons.

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