Getty ImagesWinners & LosersUSAUSWNT youngsters show up amid Morgan & Rapinoe woesWhile some familiar faces didn't put in vintage performances, Vlatko Andonokski's World Cup debutants stepped up in a lopsided win
Getty ImagesPlayer ratingsUSANow the world knows - Sophia Smith is a superstar!The Portland Thorns star scored two and assisted another in her first appearance on the global stage
GettyAnalysisL. MessiThe GOAT arrives in Miami with a bang!The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner made the perfect start to life in the United States with a stunning stoppage-time strike
GOALOpinionK. MbappePSG are selling Mbappe! And it's definitely the right callThe France international is the best player in the world, but he's become more trouble than he's worth
AnalysisParis Saint-GermainHugo Ekitike shows he wants to replace Kylian Mbappe!The backup striker showed that he could step into the spotlight next year by scoring the opener against Le Havre
GettyAnalysisHaitiWhat the Lionesses should expect from ultra-attacking HaitiThe Caribbean minnows have overcome many obstacles to make it to their first senior global tournament, and they could spring a surprise or two
Getty ImagesAnalysisWorld CupMelchie Dumornay: Haiti teen who can stun the LionessesThe 19-year-old is set to join Lyon this summer once she has shown the world just why she is regarded as one of the game's biggest talents
GettyUSAWorld CupExclusive: USWNT's Huerta on WWC & her world-class skillGOAL sat down with the American fullback to discuss how she redefined her goals to make her World Cup dream a reality
Getty/GOALAnalysisInter Miami CFMessi & the Barca All-Stars won't guarantee wins for Inter MiamiThe club has built quite a foundation with three massive signings, but those signings will need complementary pieces to let them thrive.
Getty ImagesOpinionEnglandRed-hot Rachel Daly deserves to start Lionesses openerAs the reigning European champions prepare to get their tournament underway, who should be in head coach Sarina Wiegman's team?
Getty/GOALAnalysisUSAThe USWNT future is now!The U.S. has several potential breakout stars that look like they could be the next American to make their mark on the biggest stage
Getty ImagesAnalysisWorld CupMaika Hamano: Chelsea teen out to shine for Japan at WWCIn the last year, the forward has played an U20 World Cup final, made her senior international debut and signed for the Women's Super League champions
Getty/GOALOpinionC. RonaldoRonaldo's bitter dig at Messi & MLS really was 'ludicrous'The Al-Nassr superstar made some bold claims about the Saudi Pro League, and it was no coincidence they came after the Argentine's arrival in the U.S.
GOALAnalysisK. WalshKeira Walsh: The key to England winning the World CupA European champion at club and international level and the most-expensive women's player of all time, Walsh is set to be key for the Lionesses again
GOALOpinionTransfersOnana to Man Utd is an outstanding piece of businessThe Cameroon international is in a different category to David de Gea - his dribbling and passing ability can transform the Red Devils' style of play
Getty ImagesAnalysisWorld CupCan minnows Vietnam avoid 'doing a Thailand' vs the USWNT?Vietnam's recent rise has been impressive, but they'll need a miracle to make it through the group stages
Getty/GOALOpinionManchester UnitedMan Utd's greatest-ever captains - rankedAs Bruno Fernandes is named the Red Devils' new skipper after Harry Maguire was stripped of the armband, GOAL ranks United's best captains
Getty ImagesAnalysisL. MessiHow Inter Miami could line up for Messi's debutThe squad is nowhere near as strong as it will be, which gives coach Tata Martino some difficult choices to make
Getty ImagesOpinionUSAUSWNT should let teen Thompson cook in WWC openerVlatko Andonovski has some tough decisions to make with his XI, but it may be worthwhile to let the teenage forward loose early in the tournament
Getty ImagesAnalysisWorld CupTabloid target Huitema out to let her game do the talkingAfter leaving PSG, the young striker has hit form with OL Reign this year and will hope to translate that onto the biggest stage in Australia
Getty/GOALWorld CupUSALindsey Horan exclusive: 'I was born to lead the USWNT'The American star spoke to GOAL about all things soccer, from how Europe shaped her to the dark moments that almost made her quit the sport
Getty/GOALOpinionManchester UnitedTen Hag proving to be as ruthless as Fergie at Man UtdThe Dutchman has made big calls ever since his arrival at Old Trafford, and so far he has been proven right as he chases more trophies in 2023-24
GOALAnalysisS. WiegmanSarina Wiegman: Best coach at the Women's World Cup?The Lionesses have lost just once under the Dutchwoman, who has led teams to three successive finals at major tournaments, winning two of them
Getty ImagesAnalysisArsenalForget previous failures - Havertz is up & running at ArsenalThe Germany star put his Skills Challenge embarrassment behind him as he scored the Gunners' fifth and final goal in a one-sided victory
Getty/GOALAnalysisChelseaNico Jackson looks like Chelsea's signing of the summer so farMauricio Pochettino's side ran out 5-0 winners in their first pre-season friendly of the summer, with their new arrivals making an instant impact
Getty ImagesOpinionJ. Henderson£700k a week for Henderson is bonkers - but Liverpool need himJordan Henderson's move to Saudi Arabia will be a massive blow for the rebuilding Reds ahead of a pivotal 2023-24 season.
AnalysisLiverpoolGakpo steals the limelight from Liverpool's new boys 🌟The Dutchman was instrumental as Liverpool came from behind to win their first friendly of pre-season against the German side
Getty/GOALAnalysisUSAHow to win the World Cup, by the USWNT legends who haveGOAL spoke to five American champions about what it takes to win the tournament and what they learned along the way
Getty ImagesAnalysisManchester UnitedVan de Beek isn't done at Man Utd yet!The fit-again Dutchman scored the only goal of a disappointing game as Erik ten Hag's team made it two wins from two in pre-season
Getty ImagesL. MessiMajor League Soccer'I'll get stuck in!' - What 'god' Messi can expect in MLSGOAL asked several MLS All-Stars about Lionel Messi adjusting to the U.S. and how players will defend him.