Can Panama ghost goal force a replay & save U.S.?Games have been ordered to be restaged following controversial calls, but the U.S. national team expects a ghost goal to cost them qualificationUSACosta Rica
Falcao sparks match-fixing stormThe Monaco striker knew that a stalemate would be enough to please both sides, with players on either team admitting to holding such talksMonacoColombia
NASL chairman calls for Gulati's resignation Rocco B. Commisso claims that the governing body should be held responsible for the failures of the national team to make the World CupUSATrinidad and Tobago
The U.S. fans' guide to rooting for MexicoIt's a bridge some U.S. supporters won't be able to cross, but Goal's Mexico correspondent has a few reasons Americans can support El Tri in RussiaMexicoUSA
Fox releases statement after U.S. eliminationThe company released a statement affirming their commitment to their coverage of the tournament despite the U.S. missing outUSA
FIFA world ranking: How it worksGoal takes a look at the system used by the game's world governing body to chart the progression of the national teams under its umbrella
Messi can still have the finale he deservesThe 30-year-old led the Albiceleste to the World Cup with a superb hat-trick in Ecuador on Tuesday and now has his sights set on the biggest prizeBarcelonaEcuador
UEFA World Cup qualifying as it standsFrance, Spain and Germany are among the teams to have confirmed their place at next summer's finals, with just the play-offs left to be contestedWorld Cup Qualification UEFAHungary
USA's World Cup failure must lead to changesThe U.S. didn't qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1986, and the failure falls on the shoulders of players and managementUSATrinidad and Tobago
Alexis, Robben among stars out of World CupWhile the world's top talents prepare for next year's extravaganza in Russia, spare a though for those who will be watching from afar...ChileBrazil
Mexico can't return favor to USAEl Tri fans may be happy to see their rival miss out on the World Cup, but the team won't be pleased with suffering a defeat to close out the HexMexicoHonduras
U.S. eliminated from World Cup qualificationThe United States dropped to fifth and outside of the qualifying spots for Russia 2018 after losing to the small Caribbean nationUSATrinidad and Tobago
Magical Messi sends Argentina to World CupThe striker's incomparable talents came to the rescue in Quito as a 3-1 victory meant Argentina sealed their place in RussiaArgentinaEcuador
Vertonghen breaks Belgium appearance recordWith his start against Cyprus on Tuesday, the Tottenham defender has become the most capped player in his country’s historyBelgiumTottenham Hotspur
How will El Tri line up against Honduras?Goal takes a look at how El Tri could start against Honduras in their final World Cup qualification match of the cycleMexicoHonduras
Trinidad vs USA: Team news & TVA draw in their final fifth-round qualification match should be enough to ensure that the United States qualifies for the World CupUSATrinidad and Tobago
Messi and Argentina delay U2 concertThe Irish band are due to play in La Plata on Tuesday, but their arrival on stage has been pushed back so that the locals can watch the footballArgentinaEcuador
Mexico goes in search of historyEl Tri has the chance to keep Los Catrachos out of the World Cup, but the motivation to finish the round undefeated is even strongerMexicoHonduras
Who will make England's 2018 WC squad?The Three Lions boss has a number of big decisions to make ahead of the summer tournament as players vie for seats on the planeEnglandWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
Israel deny Isco knife-wielding fan reportsThe governing body says reports that a supporter who invaded the field of play before being apprehended are falseSpainIsrael
'Kane up there with Ronaldo and Messi'The Tottenham striker has been in inspired form for club and country, with his finishing ability considered to be on a par with the world's bestEnglandTottenham Hotspur
'Messi still has to win a World Cup'Argentina are sweating on their place at next summer's showpiece, but the FIFA president believes an iconic figure will get another shot at the crownEcuadorBarcelona
