Uruguay news

Ahead of the World Cup in Russia, Goal looks at the most controversial dives, handballs, fouls and referee decisions in the tournament's history

The Wigan captain helped his team earn promotion to the Championship this year and his remarkable journey now takes in a World Cup with Egypt

Doubts over the striker's fitness following a shoulder injury sustained in the Champions League final mean punters should play the waiting game

The 48-year-old scored five times against Cameroon in 1994 but feels few players are capable of repeating his feat

The bookmakers don't expect Pizzi's side to make much of an impact in Russia despite their draw alongside the hosts in an open looking Group A

One of the most controversial figures in football, the Barcelona striker has a terrific record in this tournament and could add to his tally in Russia

Goal takes a look at some of the young players who could be about to light up the tournament in Russia...

This year's hosts have not made it past the group stage since 1986 but have a chance of arresting that streak after being handed a favourable draw

The African country are playing just their third ever finals tournament and will be hoping Liverpool's Mohamed Salah can keep up his outstanding form

Oscar Tabarez's men relied heavily on home advantage during qualifying but will expect to progress from an open looking Group A that includes Russia

Goal rounds up some of the most exciting World Cup 2018 group stage fixtures – including Spain vs Portugal and England vs Belgium

Our Fantasy writer pours over the stats from qualifiers and picks out the best La Liga performers from Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, and Barcelona

As we near ever closer to the finals in Russia, Goal takes a look at the youngest players to have represented their countries at the tournament