World Cup news

Lionel Messi has admitted he would like to play in the 2026 World Cup but insists his main focus is defending Argentina's Copa America title first.

Juan Roman Riquelme was “lucky” enough to play alongside Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi, making it inevitable that he will be asked GOAT questions.

Youngsters are playing more minutes than ever before, resulting in an increase in injuries to the likes of Gavi and Vinicius Junior

The gold Adidas Predator boots worn by David Beckham when winning his 100th cap for England are expected to sell for £10,000 at auction.

The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is painted as one of football's 'nice guys', but sometimes that mask slips, and his fiery temper rears its head

Brazil reportedly face the threat of a points deduction following the chaotic scenes that marred their World Cup qualifying defeat to Argentina.

A year on from a shock win in Lusail, Saudi Arabia has now established itself as one of the game's most influential power-brokers

Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will only “finish” his remarkable career when his body begins to give up, says Portugal manager Roberto Martinez.

The five-time champions have won just two of their opening five qualifiers ahead of Tuesday's clash with the defending champions at the Maracana

New research suggests that staging the 2022 Word Cup midway through the European club season led to an increase in injury recovery time and cost.

GOAL sat down with the longtime coach to find out what it's like seeing his story adapted for a film directed by Taika Waititi

Lionel Messi and Argentina lined up against Uruguay in 2026 World Cup qualifying action at La Bombonera due to the global influence of Taylor Swift.

The Selecao would be foolish to pin their hopes on the former Paris Saint-Germain attacker, who has been reduced to a physical wreck

GOAL takes a look back at one of the darkest days in American soccer history and what became of those that were there for it.

Neymar is having to find ways to fill his time as he remains stuck on the sidelines through injury, with the Brazilian star sporting a bold new look.

GOAL takes a look at some of the best magazines to read if you're a football fan

Paulo Dybala has revealed that he had "five missed calls" from Roma manager Jose Mourinho after Argentina's 2022 World Cup final victory.