Exiled! Benzema's sex scandal & Di Canio's bubonic plagueThe Madrid striker has not played international football for more than two years - but he is not the only star to have had troubles in this regardFranceReal Madrid
Gundogan confident of World Cup place The Man City midfielder is aiming to repay the faith shown in him by the national team as he prepares to face England at WembleyManchester CityGermany
Mexico vs. Belgium the test El Tri needs El Tri will be on the road against a top side Friday, something that will go a long way toward helping the team ahead of an enormous 2018MexicoBelgium
Tecatito Corona out of El Tri squad for personal reasons The winger is leaving national team camp to return to Porto to be with his wifeMexicoBelgium
Martinez hails 'born goal-scorer' HernandezThe former Everton boss admitted he was interested in signing the Mexico international during his time managing the ToffeesMexicoBelgium
Is Lozano a must-start for Mexico?El Chucky is off to a red-hot start in Europe, but will he start for the national team in friendly matches against Belgium and Poland?MexicoBelgium
When Neymar scored four!The PSG star stole the show in Singapore when Brazil last met the Samurai Blue, becoming the youngest ever Selecao star to his four in a single gameJapanBrazil
Zico: Godfather of Japanese footballPerhaps nobody has done as much for the Samurai Blue than the legendary former Selecao star, who will be watching Friday's clash with great interestJapanBrazil
England vs Germany: Team news & TV The two old rivals of European football will clash at Wembley on Friday but the Three Lions are missing a host of key playersEnglandWorld Cup
Scotland vs Netherlands: Team news & TV guideInterim boss Malky Mackay leads an experimental squad into the friendly clash against a demoralised Oranje in AberdeenScotlandNetherlands
Sergio: Brazil now WC favouritesEXCLUSIVE: The former World Cup-winner says A Selecao have been transformed by the new boss, but has urged them to keep their feet on the groundJapanBrazil
The Opposition Files: JapanWith Brazil set to take on Vahid Halilhodzic's side in Lille on Friday, Brasil Global Tour takes a closer look at Samurai BlueJapanBrazil
Young: Rashford is a special talentThe Red Devils forward continues to work hard on his game, with those around him at Old Trafford convinced that he is going to get even betterManchester UnitedPremier League
Young Mexico duo can inspire future prospectsWhile some have seen their inclusion as a slight against Elias Hernandez or others not in the squad, the Europe-based duo's call-ups make senseMexicoBelgium
10 young stars who can rescue Holland As the Dutch look to recover from a torrid World Cup qualifying campaign, Goal looks at the players who could play a big part in their futureNetherlandsAjax
Six changes for Brazil against JapanThe Chelsea man will become the 14th player to wear the armband under the current coach, leading a side with six changes for the clash in LilleJapanBrazil
Dier confident Tottenham will be in title raceThe midfielder is looking for his club to keep pushing the boundaries following the sustained progress made under Mauricio PochettinoTottenham HotspurPremier League
CBGT Venues: Stade Pierre-MauroyWith Brazil set to meet Japan in Lille, Chevrolet Brasil Global Tour takes a closer look at the setting of Friday's clashJapanBrazil
'Lukaku will relish Man Utd challenge'The striker has struggled in recent weeks, but has been backed to overcome the doubters and prove his worth at Old TraffordManchester UnitedPremier League
Marquinhos defends NeymarThe defender dismissed concerns over the temperament of his PSG and Brazil colleague, insisting the greats will always divide opinionJapanBrazil
Firmino to start for Brazil?Though Fernandinho, Coutinho and Diego were all absent, on Tuesday coach Tite provided the first hints at his starting line-up to face Japan on FridayJapanBrazil
Five thoughts on U.S. squad to face PortugalSeveral promising youngsters will have their chance to make a strong first impression as the U.S. national team looks to a new generation of talentUSAPortugal
McKennie, Sargent headline young USMNT rosterTeenage standouts Weston McKennie and Josh Sargent were among the new faces called in, while Christian Pulisic was left off the U.S. roster.USAPortugal
Gio must dazzle for El Tri in November's friendliesIt's been too long since the LA Galaxy attacker has impressed for El Tri, and the 28-year-old's spot on the World Cup roster may be in doubtMexicoLA Galaxy
What has happened to Madrid boo boy Benzema?The 29-year-old has been disappointing for Los Blancos in 2017-18 and, on current form, he doesn't warrant an international recall with Les BleusLaLigaWorld Cup
Fernandinho can offer Brazil midfield alternativeThe Manchester City midfielder is set to start against Japan on Friday and says the World Cup can't come quick enough for the SelecaoJapanManchester City
Germany 1-5 England: Ten great memoriesThree Lions fans have not had much to cheer about against their rivals since that famous night in Munich, so we took one more trip down memory laneEnglandPremier League
Giuliano: I’ll do anything to make the World CupThe Fenerbahce midfielder knows competition for the reserve roles in Tite's Brazil squad is fierce ahead of friendlies with Japan and EnglandJapanBrazil
Coutinho set to miss Brazil matchCoach Tite is unlikely to make wholesale changes to his side for Friday's BGT clash with Japan, but could test some alternatives in his preferred XIJapanBrazil
The Brazil hopefuls this monthNovember's Brasil Global Tour double-header is Tite's penultimate squad before Russia, leaving time running out for some to book their ticketJapanBrazil
