World Cup news

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that deciding whether to include Neymar in his squad for the 2026 World Cup is weighing heavily on his mind. Despite the Santos forward’s legendary status, the Italian tactician is balancing the player's recent fitness struggles against his undeniable talent as the tournament approaches.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest ever edition of the tournament. GOAL brings you all you need to know about which teams have qualified for the summer showpiece.

Ever wondered how long it takes to play a game of football at the World Cup? Read on as GOAL brings you all you need to know about the beautiful game.

The FIFA World Cup will be held again in 2026 but why does the tournament take place every for years? GOAL brings you all you need to know.

Ever wondered who is the youngest player ever to feature at a World Cup? Find out here as GOAL brings you all you need to know.

Which player has the most assists in World Cup history ahead of the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico, and Canada? The tournament has been graced by some of the most mercurial players to ever play the game, but which of them have laid on the most goals for their team-mates? And could there be a new assists king come the end of the summer?

All the rules and regulations behind the use of extra time at the FIFA World Cup

The biggest countries on the planet who have never qualified for a men's FIFA World Cup

Want to know how the FIFA World Cup works? Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about the famous competition.

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.

Everything you need to know about who designed the FIFA World Cup Trophy and the history behind the gold.

All the rules and stipulations behind red cards at the 2026 World Cup

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.