World Cup news

Michael Owen, who remains the last Englishman to win the Ballon d’Or, has told GOAL what Harry Kane needs to do in order to land a prestigious Golden Ball in 2026. The prolific Bayern Munich striker is considered to have a "big chance" of claiming that prize as he chases down Champions League glory at club level and a World Cup crown with England.

All you need to know about securing tickets to the World Cup 2026 opener

A new film documenting one of Roy Keane's most infamous moments is out in 2025

Lionel Messi has “made MLS his playground”, according to Dwight Yorke, with the Argentine superstar proving that he still boasts “special X-factor”. The South American icon helped to deliver a historic MLS Cup triumph for Inter Miami in 2025, while helping himself to Golden Boot and MVP awards, and the expectation is that he will illuminate the 2026 World Cup.

You could be in the States this summer to see if Paraguay can pack a punch on the global scene

All you need to know about booking tickets to see the Black Stars in action

The Kiwis are back and here’s how you can book to see them in World Cup action

GOAL begins its Meet the USMNT series by examining the rise, pressure, and expectations surrounding Christian Pulisic as the U.S. prepare for a home World Cup.

Want to go see the green machine in action this summer? Here’s all the info you’ll need

Don’t miss out on seeing the Persian nation on the global stage in the summer

Here’s how you can secure seats to see one of the South American giants in action

The green and golds are back at the biggest tournament on the planet and you could join them there

Neymar has signed a longer contract extension than expected with Santos ahead of this year's World Cup. The 33-year-old has been the subject of intense transfer speculation, linked to Brazilian Serie A winners Flamengo and a host of other clubs. But the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star has put pen to paper on a new deal with his boyhood club, while stating he wants to "conquer the dreams that are missing".

GOAL takes a look at the U.S. team and where everything stands heading into a monumental 2026 World Cup.

A stained-glass masterpiece for 2026 - discover Belgium’s stunning new kit lineup.

This is Legacy, GOAL’s feature and podcast series following the road to the 2026 World Cup. Every week, we dive into the stories and legacies that shaped football’s greatest nations. This time we turn to Brazil, who are facing an identity crisis as they look to avoid the longest gap between global titles in the country's history. From the magic of 2002 to the heartbreaks that followed, it’s the story of a footballing superpower still searching for itself - and for its next star to lift the weight of a nation.

Check out how you can watch Senegal in World Cup action this summer