Croatia confident despite lack of stars vs. MexicoWith six top players not traveling for Tuesday's friendly, the Europeans' depth will be tested and they feel they are up to the challengeMexicoFriendlies
World Cup records - Trophies, scorers & amazing statsGoal has your one-stop shop for all the main milestones and records for football's biggest tournamentWorld CupEgypt
Complete World Cup 2018 Panini sticker checklistGot, got, need! If you're collecting stickers for this year's World Cup in Russia, here is the full collection checklistWorld CupEgypt
Croatia stars to skip match vs El Tri, Rakitic staysThe Barcelona midfielder is one of few players for The Blazers traveling to Texas for Tuesday's friendly against El TriMexicoFriendlies
Brazil to meet Croatia and AustriaThe Selecao have confirmed their final two World Cup warm-ups matches, with the Brasil Global Tour set to head back to Europe in JuneBrazilAustria
Damm frustrated by El Tri absenceThe winger is injured but says he hoped he'd be allowed to recover with El Tri rather than with TigresMexicoTigres
El Tri's Govea pushing for World Cup roster spotThe 22-year-old is having a breakout year in Belgium and, despite playing just 16 national team minutes in his career, hopes he can head to RussiaMexicoIceland
Mexico trio out of friendlies with injuresThree players will be unable to face Iceland and are doubts for Croatia, while a Chivas center back has been added to the teamMexicoWorld Cup
Every World Cup winner from 1930 to 2014The 2018 World Cup in Russia kicks off in just three months time, but who else has claimed the most famous trophy in world football?World CupEgypt
Chicharito, Lozano headline Mexico roster Coach Juan Carlos Osorio will be able to choose from a full compliment of players for the games against Iceland and CroatiaMexicoIceland
Who will El Tri call for March's friendlies? With the March friendly window providing one of the last chances for Juan Carlos Osorio to see his players in person, it will be a crucial call-upMexicoWorld Cup
World Cup training camps: Where will the teams set base?With the Russia World Cup now just three months away, Goal takes a look at where each nation will be based throughout the group stagesWorld CupEngland
Osorio explains influence of Bulls who had 'Messi of basketball'The Mexico manager says his influences extended far beyond simply other football managers, with the legendary NBA squad holding a special placeMexicoFriendlies
Mexico announces Croatia friendlyEl Tri will take on a second European side in March, with the contest taking place at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas CowboysMexicoFriendlies
World Cup 2018 Trophy Tour: Everything you need to knowGoal brings you everything you need to know about the promotional tour, which will traverse the globe before the summerWorld CupEgypt
Betting: England 12/1 to win Nations League after tough drawThe Three Lions have been drawn alongside the 2010 World Cup winners in the new competition, which also forms part of Euro 2020 qualifyingUEFA Nations League ASpain
Betting: England 13/10 to top World Cup GroupThe Three Lions will be desperate to make the knockout stages after a poor showing in 2014, although the Red Devils will provide stiff competitionEnglandPanama
World Cup 2018 draw: Teams discover fate in RussiaThe finalists have learned their fate ahead of next year's tournament and there are some interesting games to look forward toWorld CupEgypt
Modric: From rejected kid to world's best midfielderA three-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid, the Croatia captain was voted third in this year's Goal 50. Here's a look at his early years...GOAL50Real Madrid
UEFA World Cup play-offs: Full detailsThe likes of the Republic of Ireland, Sweden and Italy are looking to qualify for next summer's finals in Russia through a one-off, do-or-die tieWorld CupWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
Betting Preview: Greece vs CroatiaHaving struggled for form in recent games, Al Hain-Cole cannot see Skibbe's men competing with a Vatreni team that beat them easily in the first legGreeceWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
Croatia not taking anything for granted Despite dominating the first leg in Zagreb, Zlatko Dalic's side know the job of reaching the World Cup isn't done yetGreeceWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
Betting Preview: Croatia vs GreeceThe visitors will be set up to keep things extremely tight and we think that will lead to a goalless first half of this play-off first legWorld Cup Qualification UEFAGreece
Betting: World Cup play-offsOur tipster takes a look at the six play-off ties taking place around the globe as 12 teams do battle in a bid to reach Russia for the 2018 tournamentWorld Cup Qualification UEFADenmark
Betting: Rep of Ireland Evens for a World Cup spotMartin O'Neill's men will face Denmark for place in Russia in 2018, whilst Michael O'Neill's side were handed a tough draw against SwitzerlandDenmarkSweden
Italy-Sweden & Rep. Ireland-Denmark in WC play-offsThe fixtures for the final phase of European qualifying has been decided, with Northern Ireland taking on Switzerland and Ireland playing DenmarkWorld Cup Qualification UEFAWorld Cup