Getty ImagesWorld CupIcelandTevez: This is Messi's World CupA man who missed out on a place in the Albiceleste squad believes global glory can be secured in Russia, with only Germany and Brazil posing a threat
GettyWorld CupIranMorocco vs Iran: TV, stream & previewMorocco and Iran open their World Cup campaign at the Krestovsky Stadium in the first game of Group B
Getty ImagesWorld CupEgyptEgypt vs Uruguay: TV, stream & previewEgypt and Uruguay open their World Cup campaign on Friday at the Central Stadium in the second game of Group A
MexicoWorld CupMexico has a Rafa Marquez problemThere is no doubt the 39-year-old is a legend, but he's also a liability on the field for El Tri in what could be a hard-fought group
Alfredo EstrellaTransfersSantos LagunaEl Tri defender Araujo moves to Celta VigaThe Mexico national team defender is off to Spain after a decorated career with Los Guerreros
Frederic J. BrownWorld CupCosta RicaCosta Rica defender Matarrita out for the World Cup The New York City FC left-back will play no part in Russia after suffering an injury during training
Getty ImagesWorld CupPortugalRonaldo the only winner in Spanish football's civil warThe Portugal superstar looks perfectly poised to take advantage of the chaos caused by Julen Lopetegui's dismissal on the eve of the World Cup
Harry HowUSANew York Red BullsMLS and USMNT players excited for lead-up to 2026Wednesday's announcement awarding the rights to host the 2026 World Cup to the united bid has MLS players counting the days to the big event
GettyReal MadridLaLigaLopetegui swaps Spain 'sadness' for 'happiest day' at MadridFlanked by president Florentino Perez at the Santiago Bernabeu, the 51-year-old was unveiled as the new Blancos boss and gave his version of events
GettyTransfersAtletico MadridGriezmann announces decision to stay at AtleticoThe France striker has finally buried speculation over his future with the news that he will remain at the Wanda Metropolitano
GettyWorld CupPortugalRonaldo vs Ramos: Can CR7 break his duck?A five-time Ballon d’Or winner has rarely struggled for goals, but he is yet to find the target when facing a familiar face on the international stage
Getty ImagesReal MadridLaLigaLopetegui mourns 'saddest day of my life' after Spain sackingWhile the former Castilla boss is delighted to be heading back to the Bernabeu, although the manner of his Spain exit hurt him deeply
Getty ImagesWorld CupRussiaGolovin genius caps dream start for 'worst Russia' everIt was said Russia would struggle to make an impact at their own World Cup but thanks in part to the CSKA midfielder, the hosts are off to a flyer
Getty ImagesSpainWorld CupHierro is the perfect man for Spain, says RamosThe ex-defender received a vote of confidence from his captain, who dubbed him the 'perfect candidate' after Lopetegui's departure
Getty ImagesWorld CupRussiaRussia lose Dzagoev to injury in WC openerThe midfielder was forced off just 24 minutes into his side's opening clash against Saudi Arabia in Moscow
GettyCrouch: Hopefully Mourinho hasn't ruined RashfordEngland are looking to the Red Devils forward to star for them at World Cup 2018 and put the frustration of a lack of domestic starts behind him
Getty ImagesWorld CupEnglandInce: Gerrard & Lampard weren't golden generationThe ex-Manchester United and Liverpool midfielder considers his era to have been better than that widely acknowledged to have boasted the best talent
GettyTransfersLaLigaGriezmann to announce future decision on Thurs eveFans of the Frenchman will not have to wait much longer to find out where the attacker will spend the 2018-19 season
Getty compositeWorld CupPortugalPortugal’s Euro 2016 heroes are €120m worth of flopsThe Selecao surprisingly lifted the continental crown in France two years ago, but many of their star names have struggled since after big-money moves
GettyTransfersReal Madrid'Man Utd should ignore World Cup and sign Bale'The former Red Devils striker considers the Wales international to be the perfect addition for a team still in need of a lot of work over the summer
Getty ImagesEnglandSpainPickford: I'm better than De Gea was at this stageThe England goalkeeper believes he is further along in his development than a man who has gone on to star for Manchester United was at the career mark
Getty ImagesWorld CupRussiaRussia vs Saudi Arabia: Live blog, text commentary, line-ups, stream & TV channelGoal brings you all the details and information you need to know ahead of the opening World Cup game between Russia and Saudi Arabia.
GoalVideoMeet China’s most special football playerHis limits on the pitch know no bounds despite the limits to which he can push himself physically - the Chinese footballer is adored worldwide
GettyWorld CupWorld Cup 2018 opening ceremony detailsAhead of the opening ceremony to kick off this summer's tournament in Russia, Goal takes a look at who will perform and where it will be held
GettyWorld CupTransfersWhich World Cup squad has the highest value?Brazil boast the likes of Neymar, Coutinho and Ederson, but are they the most valued team that will appear in Russia this summer?
World CupEgyptSalah '100 per cent' ready for World Cup startThe Reds forward has been nursing a shoulder problem since the Champions League final, but he is in contention to feature against Uruguay on Friday