World Cup news

Lionel Messi's extra-time goal in the World Cup final has drummed up some controversy in France, with many claiming it should have been disallowed.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez won the World Cup and the Golden Glove in Qatar, and his agent is not ruling out a move.

Les Bleus may have come up agonisingly short in their bid to defend their crown in Qatar, but their window to challenge is far from being shut

Argentina's thrilling win over France in the final of World Cup 2022 was watched by almost 20 million Brits on Sunday.

Wales hero Gareth Bale was listed as one of the worst players at the World Cup by French sports newspaper L'Equipe.

The World Cup trophy is on its way to Argentina after La Albiceleste won a thrilling final against France on penalties on Sunday in Qatar.

Alexis Mac Allister was attracting interest “before the World Cup”, says Brighton CEO Paul Barber, with more admiring glances expected in January

Neymar's Brazil colleagues have pleaded with him not to retire from international football following a disappointing World Cup, GOAL understands.

Carlo Ancelotti has played down any suggestion that he may be tempted to leave Real Madrid in order to become the next manager of Brazil.

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe has spoken on rumours linking Argentina breakout star Enzo Fernandes with the Magpies following a stellar World Cup.

France boss Didier Deschamps has explained why he substituted Olivier Giroud and Ousmane Dembele before half-time in the 2022 World Cup final.

A cyclist passing through Buenos Aires, Argentina captured the scenes that immediately followed Gonzalo Montiel winning his country the World Cup.

Roy Keane aimed a dig towards Brazil as Argentina beat France to win the 2022 World Cup, when discussing the celebrations after the game.

Kylian Mbappe has broken his silence following France’s World Cup final defeat to Argentina and sent a defiant message looking ahead to 2026.

Emi Martinez has explained his lewd Golden Glove trophy celebration, with the Argentina star claiming the top goalkeeping prize at the 2022 World Cup.

GOAL looks back on a tournament staged in the tiny but wealthy Gulf state of Qatar that provided quality and controversy in equal measure.