World Cup news

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Emile Smith Rowe has added his voice to the international allegiance debate raging around Arsenal team-mate Folarin Balogun.

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Christian Pulisic continues to present quite the selection poser at Chelsea, but the American forward has sought to explain what his best position is.

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema reportedly snubbed the opportunity to attend a special tribute ceremony for France’s retiring stars by email.

Lionel Messi and Argentina continue to revel in their 2022 World Cup win, with a “France are dead” song belted out upon their return to action.

Christian Pulisic has told Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun that the USMNT would “love” him on board as an international allegiance battle rages on.

Emi Martinez has recreated his lewd Golden Glove celebration after returning to action with Argentina – with the World Cup trophy figuring this time.

Emiliano Martinez has told GOAL he has the utmost respect for “world class” Kylian Mbappe and has played down the infamous doll row that he sparked.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has been overlooked in the latest Brazil squad, with Manchester City rival Ederson left “surprised” by that decision.

Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he considered international retirement after being benched by Portugal at the 2022 World Cup.

In an exclusive interview with GOAL, the Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper discusses his shootout antics and his work with a sports psychologist

Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish has revealed how he took a trip to New York to get over England's exit from World Cup 2022.

France striker Randal Kolo Muani admits he still has regrets about his late miss in the World Cup final defeat to Argentina.

The World Cup's most successful nation has not won the competition for over 20 years - but a group is emerging who have the talent to end that drought

Antoine Griezmann is reportedly mulling over his international future with France after seeing captaincy duty passed to Kylian Mbappe.

Gabriel Jesus has explained why he played for 15 minutes with Brazil at the World Cup finals with an injury that would sideline him for three months.