World Cup news

Legendary France international Emmanuel Petit has said he fears England the most, days before the Three Lions and the World Cup holders meet.

Casemiro may be one of the finest holding midfielders on the planet, but he grew up idolising playmakers such as Zinedine Zidane and Paul Scholes.

Matty Cash has described what it is like to face Kylian Mbappe, with the Polish defender saying the Frenchman is “the quickest thing I’ve ever seen”.

Portugal boss Fernando Santos claimed to be in the dark over Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly agreeing a move to Saudi Arabia.

The ex-Liverpool and Bayern Munich star continues to be his country's main man at his fourth World Cup

The World Cup's surprise darkhorses Japan will strive to create further history, but Croatia’s golden generation stand in their way.

Lisandro Martinez admits that the opportunity to play alongside Lionel Messi gives him “goosebumps”, with Argentina chasing down World Cup glory.

Gareth Southgate has confirmed that Raheem Sterling has left England's World Cup squad after a reported armed break-in at the forward's family home.

GOAL breaks down how each member of the USMNT fared throughout their four-game run in Qatar

Olivier Giroud admits that he is unlikely to be France’s all-time top goalscorer for long, with Kylian Mbappe expected to pass him “soon”.

Sadio Mane has released a message of support for his Senegal teammates on Twitter following their World Cup defeat to England.

Cody Gakpo continues to be heavily linked with Manchester United, and Tyrell Malacia says his fellow Dutchman is “good enough” for such a move.

The No.10 upset some of his compatriots by backing Jair Bolsonaro in the presidential election, but his value to the Selecao has become clear in Qatar

South American goal machines Ronaldo Nazario and Gabriel Batistuta will both be vying for GOAL50 glory, but who will get your vote?

Declan Rice believes the exploits of a “great” England team at the 2022 World Cup should be striking fear into the hearts of international rivals.

Where to watch Japan vs Croatia on TV and online in the United Kingdom, United States, Africa and India

The daughters of Brazilian icon Pele have confirmed he had Covid-19 recently with the virus causing a lung infection that hospitalised him.