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The World Cup has been the home of some of the very best players in football's history so it is little surprise that the subject of the best goal at the tournament is so hotly debated. Diego Maradona, Pele, and even Benjamin Pavard would put forward their own arguments for the prize, but which of them come out on top, if any?! GOAL guides you through the 15 best goals in the World Cup finals.

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Sebastian Soria is on the verge of making World Cup history as the Qatar veteran has been named in Julen Lopetegui's preliminary squad for the 2026 tournament. At 42 years old, the forward is poised to eclipse the long-standing record held by Cameroon icon Roger Milla as the oldest outfield player to ever grace the competition, opening the door for Cristiano Ronaldo.

The midfielder remains at the center of one of American soccer’s fiercest debates, and he has now had his say before that debate gets something of an answer soon.

Playing for the biggest club in the world and captaining his country naturally brings a level of scrutiny that few humans will ever experience. Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has opened up about the surreal reality of living as a global icon, acknowledging that while fame has stripped away his privacy, he refuses to wallow in the negatives.

Gio Reyna has admitted to a sense of relief after finally finding the back of the net for Borussia Moenchengladbach, ending a frustrating 16-month wait for a goal. The American midfielder struck in a Bundesliga clash against Augsburg, providing a timely reminder of his quality just weeks before Mauricio Pochettino names his squad for the 2026 World Cup.

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez has opened up on the relentless drive of Cristiano Ronaldo. Approaching the twilight of his career, the legendary forward remains fiercely dedicated. Martinez insists the veteran is no longer motivated by financial rewards or adding to his vast trophy cabinet, but rather by an insatiable, unique hunger for continuous personal improvement.

The FOX analyst is about to cover his ninth World Cup, and remains the leading voice in American soccer - despite being admittedly controversial along the way

Thomas Tuchel has officially submitted his provisional 55-man England squad to FIFA ahead of the 2026 World Cup, offering several exiled stars a final chance to board the plane to North America. Despite missing out on recent friendly selections, big names are back in the frame as the Three Lions prepare for the biggest stage of all.

Get a first look at Japan’s 2026 kits ahead of the FIFA World Cup

The finality of the international stage has struck a cruel blow for Dejan Kulusevski, as the Tottenham midfielder is officially set to miss the upcoming World Cup. Despite a year-long battle with a devastating knee injury, the Sweden international was unable to prove his fitness in time to make Graham Potter’s final selection.

Arsenal have been dealt a devastating injury blow as Ben White has reportedly been ruled out of the upcoming Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. The defender is also facing a race against time to be fit for England’s World Cup campaign this summer after suffering a serious knee injury during Sunday's victory over West Ham.

Tears flooded the dressing room.