Goal XI vs Fan XI: FUT World Cup dream team resultsYou have decided on the players you think will get the better of Goal's chosen line-up for the extravaganza in Russia... so, who made the cut?
Lopetegui out as Madrid mess hits Spain hopesThe Basque coach was removed on Wednesday against the players' wishes and leaves La Roja in turmoil ahead of their opener against Portugal on FridaySpainReal Madrid
No Messi in Pirlo’s greatest World Cup teamThe Italian legend picked his greatest ever World Cup six-a-side team but there was no place for the Argentine iconArgentina
Kylian Mbappe - NxGn Star of RussiaThe PSG forward has risen to become on the superstars of the modern game and is already targeting immortality with his national team in RussiaFrance
USA's World Cup 2026 bid: All you need to knowWith FIFA having announced the winners of the bid to host the finals in eight years, Goal takes a look at which cities will be participating
Hierro to replace sacked Lopetegui as Spain bossThe former Real Madrid defender steps in from his role as sporting director of the national team to manage his country at the World CupSpainPortugal
U.S. Soccer gets a win in Russia with 2026 decisionAfter failing to qualify for 2018, the U.S. federation got exactly the win it needed with the United Bid winning the hosting rights for 2026USAMexico
U.S., Canada & Mexico to host 2026 World CupThe three nations will share hosting duties, and secure qualification for each nation, meaning Canada will compete in their second ever tournamentMexicoCanada
Spain sack Lopetegui on eve of World CupThe move threatens to destabilise one of the most highly-rated teams in the tournament, with La Roja set to play Portugal on FridaySpainPortugal
'Germany should have banished Ozil & Gundogan'Stefan Effenberg, who was excluded from the 1994 World Cup squad, believes that both the Arsenal and Manchester City stars should have been droppedGermany
Pogba struggling to be France's Zidane or PlatiniFrance has been blessed with some of the greatest midfielders of the modern era, but the Manchester United man is yet to live up to the hypeAustraliaFrance
'Messi v Ronaldo'- Kewell hoping for epic World Cup finalCould the world's two biggest stars be set to collide in Russia?
Injury forces El Tri's Reyes out of World Cup The Porto defender was unable to get back to his top level and is replaced on the squad by Pachuca midfielder Erick GutierrezMexicoGermany
Play the FIFA 18 World Cup on a free trialGoal gives you the opportunity to play FIFA 18's World Cup mode for free but for a limited time onlyEsportsPremier League
No Silva or De Bruyne in Toure's World Cup XIThe Ivory Coast midfielder has picked a squad he feels would light up football's biggest party in Russia
'It's just a knock' - Mbappe eases World Cup fears Concerns over the 19-year-old forward were raised just days before France's first World Cup game after he was injured in trainingPremier LeagueAustralia
Lopetegui appointment risky for Madrid and SpainThe national coach will take over at the Santiago Bernabeu after the World Cup, Los Blancos revealed on Tuesday in a surprise announcementLaLigaPortugal
'Ronaldo is irreplaceable' - SilvaThe Portugal superstar is 33 and this summer may well be his last chance to win the World Cup with his countryPortugalSpain
The best players at the World CupThese are the best players for each team at the World Cup, according to the latest app from the team behind Football ManagerEsportsRussia
Why World Cup hooliganism and racism fears are falseAhead of the World Cup, there have been big concerns outside Russia regarding security and racism. An expert from Goal Russia gives us the local viewRussia
Gabriel Jesus - NxGn Star of RussiaThe Manchester City man is likely to become the five-time world champions' youngest ever starting striker at a World Cup and has a huge role to playBrazil
'Germany could be affected by Ozil & Gundogan backlash'Oliver Bierhoff believes that the decision of the two midfielders to take a picture with Turkey's president could affect the side in RussiaGermanyRepublic of Korea
VIDEO: Evolution of World Cup BallsAs the game has evolved, the ball has evolved with it, each development leaving a significant mark on football's showpieceVideo
Vote: Who will win World Cup 2018?With Russia 2018 kicking off in just over a week, teams and fans are waiting in anticipation. But who do you think will triumph at the tournament?PortugalSpain
Iniesta warns Spain of Ronaldo dangerThe ex-Barcelona midfielder is wary of facing the Real Madrid forward when La Roja begin their tournament against Portugal on June 15PortugalSpain
Chicharito denies World Cup escort claimsThe West Ham striker has reacted to stories in Mexico that their pre-tournament party was a 24-hour event attended by over 30 VIP escortsMexico
'World Cup a stepping stone for PL target Smolov'The Russian striker has impressed domestically and now has the opportunity to showcase his ability to a wider audienceTransfersWest Ham United
Thiago Silva: Brazil have learned from 2014 failureThe defender was suspended for his side's 7-1 defeat on home soil four years ago, but believes that harsh lesson has made them strongerBrazil
