Getty Player ratingsEnglandGrealish & Rice return to haunt Ireland in dream Carsley debutThe midfielders appeared extra motivated by the hostile atmosphere and were the two standout players in a Nations League stroll for the Three Lions.
GOALAnalysisNewcastle United WomenInside Newcastle's ambitious push for WSL promotionA Euro 2022 winner and a member of Emma Hayes' dominant Chelsea side will feature when the Magpies make their second-tier debut on Sunday
GOALAnalysisEnglandEngland newbie Gomes can show Man Utd what they're missingThe midfielder has taken the scenic route to international recognition after being given scant opportunities by his boyhood club
GOALAnalysisIrelandCan Ireland get back on track after a dismal decade?Having not qualified for a tournament since 2016 and after years of mismanagement, the Republic enter a new era with hope rather than expectation
AFPPlayer ratingsBrazilRodrygo strike earns victory for otherwise bleak BrazilThe Real Madrid forward's stunning long-range strike was the difference as the Selecao earned a crucial three points on the road to 2026
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsFranceMbappe drops another stinker as France slump to Italy defeatA mix of star power and youth were not enough for Didier Deschamps's side to trouble a resilient Italy side on home soil.
Getty ImagesMexicoJ. AguirreWhat defines success for Aguirre’s third stint with Mexico?Nations League or Gold Cup trophy would be a win for Mexico's demanding fan base
AnalysisUSA'Show who we are' - USMNT has point to prove vs. CanadaDespite the 'friendly' designation for the USMNT-Canada match, there is much at stake for both sides
GettyAnalysisUSATillman? Aaronson? How USMNT should line up against CanadaSeveral pillars of the USMNT were left home, meaning multiple new faces could get their chances against Canada
AnalysisUSAWho is Mikey Varas? What to know about U.S. interim coachWith Mauricio Pochettino's reported hire still not official, Varas will lead U.S. squad during upcoming friendlies
USA TodayAnalysis'Elite football for the blind' - Competition is enthrallingBlind football at the 2024 Paris Paralympics is compelling, competitive, and going viral and for all of the right reasons
GOALAnalysisTransfersJulien Faubert: Real Madrid's most baffling signing ever?The Frenchman's shock loan to the Spanish giants promised so little, and still managed to deliver even less
GOALOpinionEnglandRice deserves Dublin backlash after England defectionThe midfielder played three times at senior level for the Republic before deciding his career would be better served by switching allegiances
Getty Images SportPlayer ratingsArgentinaAlvarez shines in Messi's absence as Argentina enjoy Chile cruiseThe world champions dominated Thursday's game, with the Atletico Madrid new boy showing just why the Rojiblancos paid so much for him
AnalysisUSAU.S. legend's Top 10: Morgan’s most memorable momentsOne of the greatest women’s soccer players ever, Alex Morgan delivered many memorable moments
AnalysisUSAFive things Pochettino will watch during USMNT friendliesHe may not officially be the USMNT's new coach, but Pochettino will have a close eye on matches against Canada and New Zealand
Getty ImagesPlayer ratingsPortugalRonaldo's not done yet! CR7 fires Portugal to victoryThe Portuguese legend showed he still has plenty more to give for his country as he netted his 900th career goal on Thursday
AnalysisG. BerhalterTBT: Remember when Berhalter played Pochettino 25 years ago?The two future managers met in an exhibition match in Washington, D.C. in the sweltering summer of 1999
Getty/GOALOpinionBallon d'OrMessi a clear victim of Ballon d'Or's European biasFather Time may be catching up with the Barcelona legend, but his omission from the 2024 nominees list just doesn't sit right
GettyAnalysisJ. MarschEXCLUSIVE: Marsch on USMNT, 'strange' Pochettino processWith upcoming friendlies against the U.S. and Mexico, the 50-year-old Canada coach is aiming to build on recent success
GOALAnalysisTransfersSol Campbell's bizarre - & disastrous - Notts County move The defender still had a lot to offer in the top-flight, but he snubbed it for League Two, though the bubble burst immediately
GOALOpinionC. RonaldoRonaldo threatens to hold Portugal hostage until 2026The five-time Ballon d'Or winner clearly cannot accept the fact that his national team would be better off without him
Getty/GOALOpinionBallon d'OrMessi, Girma & the biggest 2024 Ballon d'Or snubsWhile all the players who were named as Golden Ball nominees were deserving of their place, there were others who had decent claims to a spot, too
Getty OpinionEngland'Elite level' Carsley is a serious contender for England jobThe former journeyman midfielder has already taken the Under-21s to glory while playing the type of exciting football the country craves
AnalysisM. PochettinoUSMNT players with the most to gain from a Pochettino hireThe post-Behalter era means new opportunities, so which U.S. players would benefit most from a Pochettino hire?
Getty ImagesPlayer ratingsArsenal WomenFour-goal Foord fires Arsenal to UWCL qualifying winJonas Eidevall's side were without Beth Mead for this crucial game but her replacement down the right stole the show in a stunning display
USAToulouseEXCLUSIVE: McKenzie looks to move to front from 'fringe'GOAL caught up with the USMNT defender to discuss his ambitions, and what it will take to get there
GOALOpinionTransfersGOAL grades all the biggest summer transfersAll summer long, GOAL has been handing out grades for the biggest transfers from around the world
New England RevolutionNew England RevolutionMajor League SoccerWednesday Convo: Revs' Onalfo on Langoni, playoffs pushGOAL caught up with the newly-minted permanent sporting director to talk transfer moves, playoff hopes, and recovering from a slow start
GettyAnalysisVinicius JuniorThe Rondo: USMNT roster drama, Ballon d'Or predictionsGOAL U.S. writers discuss and debate the drama around the USMNT roster, and Ballon d'Or picks