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England Training And Press Conference - FIFA World Cup 2026

England warned they can't win the World Cup

Former Sweden international Tomas Brolin has brutally dismissed England's hopes of winning the World Cup this summer. The football legend insists Thomas Tuchel's men, who are chasing their first title since 1966, are severely overrated. Brolin also shared his thoughts on Cristiano Ronaldo's future and backed Michael Olise to shine on the biggest stage.

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Argentina v Algeria: Group J - FIFA World Cup 2026

Rodrigo De Paul hails selfless Lionel Messi after World Cup hat-trick

Rodrigo De Paul has praised the incredible team mentality of Argentina captain Lionel Messi after his record-equalling hat-trick at the World Cup. Despite tying Miroslav Klose’s all-time tournament goalscoring record, the veteran forward remains entirely focused on collective success rather than individual glory, proving his irreplaceable value to the South American champions.

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Modric will 'definitely' return to Madrid, claims Croatia icon

Croatia legend Davor Suker claims that AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric is destined to return to Real Madrid after he leaves the Italian side. The former striker insists that the iconic playmaker will definitely reunite with the Spanish giants after the World Cup, adding another chapter to his legendary 597-game legacy in the capital.

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France v Senegal: Group I - FIFA World Cup 2026

Henry snubs Mbappe for 'most important' star

Thierry Henry has claimed that Michael Olise has overtaken Kylian Mbappe as France's "most important player" following their impressive World Cup victory over Senegal. While Mbappe made history by becoming the nation's all-time leading goalscorer during the 3-1 win, it was the Bayern Munich star who caught the eye of the legendary striker.

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Pulisic receives World Cup ‘shop window’ transfer advice

Christian Pulisic has been given “shop window” transfer advice, with ex-USMNT star Kasey Keller reacting to the talented forward’s ongoing contract saga at AC Milan during an interview with GOAL. For now, a man that has often taken on the ‘Captain America’ moniker at international level is enjoying the “relief factor” of representing his country at a home World Cup - with a dream start being made to that tournament.

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France v Senegal: Group I - FIFA World Cup 2026

'Felt artificial' - Rabiot slams 'hard & rigid' pitch after France win

France may have secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Senegal to kickstart their World Cup campaign, but Adrien Rabiot was left far from impressed with the playing conditions in North America. The experienced midfielder has hit out at the state of the pitch at the New York New Jersey Stadium, claiming the surface made for a difficult and laboured opening fixture.

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Portugal v Nigeria - International Friendly

Ronaldo tipped to play into his FIFTIES by ex-Man Utd star

Cristiano Ronaldo has long defied the traditional aging process of elite athletes, and fellow former Manchester United forward Teddy Sheringham believes the Portuguese icon is nowhere near finished. Despite currently competing in Saudi Arabia and preparing for another major international tournament, the 41-year-old is being tipped to extend his professional career for another decade.

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Harry Kane England Tottenham 2013

Revealed: When Kane was told he’ll ‘never be good enough’

Harry Redknapp has revealed to GOAL when a “never be good enough” assessment of Harry Kane was delivered, with the record-breaking England captain going on to make a mockery of that verdict. During his early years at Tottenham, doubts were raised as to whether the ambitious striker would ever make the grade. He is now the all-time leading scorer for Spurs and the Three Lions, while also becoming a Ballon d’Or contender.

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Jude Bellingham England 2026 unhappy

Why Bellingham ending arm-waving would be ‘more of a problem’

Outbursts of emotion from Jude Bellingham are no bad thing, ex-England star David James has told GOAL, with it considered to be “more of a problem” if the Real Madrid midfielder reined in his on-field behaviour. Team-mates, with club and country, are considered to have accepted that the passionate 22-year-old will always be a fiery character.

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Thomas Tuchel England 2026 World Cup

Tuchel given ‘disastrous’ WC warning after ‘strange decision’

Thomas Tuchel has taken on one of the most arduous tasks in world football - the England manager’s job - and Harry Redknapp has told GOAL that a “disastrous” World Cup could lead to the German tactician quitting despite a “strange” contract extension being signed. Everybody connected with the Three Lions is hoping that scenario can be avoided as another quest for elusive major honours is opened.

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Gio Reyna USMNT World Cup 2026 Paraguay

‘Sky’s the limit’ for Reyna as USMNT star gets familiar advice

Gio Reyna has been told that the “sky’s the limit” when it comes to his potential, but the USMNT star faces familiar words of advice while trying to fully unlock that ability. Ex-United States international Kasey Keller - who is a close friend of the Reyna family - has told GOAL of the need to find greater consistency after netting a wondergoal against Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup.

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Harry Kane England 2026

Heir to Kane? Concerning reason why England lack new No.9

England have no obvious heir to Harry Kane’s throne emerging through their domestic system, with ex-Premier League and Three Lions striker Stan Collymore explaining to GOAL the concerning reason for that. The most prolific of No.9s continues to lead the line at present, rewriting the history books as he goes, but what happens when he is no longer around?

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Portugal Training And Press Conference - FIFA World Cup 2026

Ex-PL boss explains how long CR7 can play in each Portugal game

Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for what is widely expected to be his final appearance on the world stage as Portugal look to conquer the 2026 World Cup. However, former Premier League manager and Ronaldo’s compatriot Carlos Carvalhal believes careful management of the 41-year-old’s minutes will be the deciding factor in their pursuit of glory.

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Elliot Anderson England 2026

How Anderson becomes an ‘absolute bargain’ at £125m-plus

Manchester City remain in the hunt for Elliot Anderson, with Nottingham Forest reportedly demanding a British record transfer package of £125 million-plus ($168m) for the England international midfielder. Reds legend Stan Collymore has told GOAL how the classy 23-year-old would represent “value for money” and become an “absolute bargain”, with those concepts becoming increasingly difficult to judge in modern sport.

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Neymar trains alone in Brazil World Cup camp for first time

Brazil superstar Neymar has finally returned to the training pitch as he accelerates his recovery from a calf injury that has threatened his World Cup participation. The forward was seen conducting individual drills for the first time since arriving in the United States, providing a massive lift to the Selecao camp ahead of their upcoming fixtures.

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How England SHOULD line up for World Cup opener

Thomas Tuchel has spent more than a year trying to figure out his best England starting XI, but with the Three Lions about to kick-off their 2026 World Cup campaign, things have remained up in the air until the last few days before England clash with Croatia in Dallas.

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