Gundogan 'still grateful' to play for GermanyA meeting with Turkish president Erdogan has caused some Germany fans to turn on the midfielder, but he is determined to play through the boosGermanyRepublic of Korea
'Argentina must live up to Messi's standards'The Albiceleste's most-capped player hopes his former Barcelona team-mate can take the World Cup by stormArgentinaCroatia
Deschamps: Umtiti's bank manager is happy with new contract!While the likes of Fekir, Griezmann and Pogba remain the targets of transfer speculation, the defender has decided to stay put at Camp NouTransfersFrance
Germany exclusion won't throw Sane off track - DraxlerJoachim Low's decision to leave the 22-year-old out of the squad came as a shock to many, but Draxler is sure the winger will recoverGermanyManchester City
Alexander-Arnold - NxGn Star of RussiaThe Liverpool full-back enjoyed a breakthrough season at Anfield and arrives in Russia ready to begin a long and successful international careerEngland
'Rashford harshly treated by Man Utd' The ex-Red Devils winger feels an exciting talent should be given more chances at club level but is backing him to shine for England at the World CupManchester UnitedPremier League
'Messi is 50 per cent of the Argentina team'A former Blaugrana striker has admitted that a current Camp Nou star is vital to his nation's chances of securing World Cup glory this summerArgentinaBarcelona
Salah declares himself fit and 'ready'The Liverpool star has been nursing a shoulder problem picked up in the Champions League final, but he is seemingly back in international contentionEgyptLiverpool
Guedes - NxGn Star of RussiaThings may not have gone the the 21-year-old's way in the French capital, but his star is shining as bright as ever following a loan move to ValenciaPortugal
Welbeck targeting Beckham's England recordThe Arsenal forward has taken his international goal tally to 16, leaving him just one effort short of the Manchester United and Real Madrid legendEnglandArsenal
Tunisia vs Spain: TV, stream & previewJulen Lopetegui's side continue their preparations for the tournament in Russia, where they are set to face Portugal, Iran and MoroccoSpainFriendlies
All you need to now ahead of VAR at the World CupThis summer marks the first instance in which video assistant refereeing will be used at a World Cup, and Goal rounds up all you need to know about it
The 10 most iconic misses in World Cup historyThe World Cup is loved for the glorious goals on show but it has witnessed its fair share of incredible misses. Goal runs down the best of the latterEnglandBrazil
Sterling can deal with tattoo media storm - InceThe ex-England midfielder is confident recent events off the pitch will not hold back the Manchester City attacker in RussiaEnglandPremier League
How all the top teams will line up at World Cup 2018Goal takes a look at how some of the tournament's expected challengers are likely to line up in RussiaSpainGermany
England pressure is part of the job - KaneThe striker will lead out the Three Lions at the World Cup in Russia after committing his long-term future to TottenhamEngland
'Neymar can lead Brazil to World Cup glory'The talismanic forward has just recovered from his injury in time for Russia 2018 and his country's legend is very happy to see him backBrazilParis Saint-Germain
Gudmundsson - NxGn Star of RussiaThe 20-year-old ignored the bright lights of the Premier League in favour of furthering his development in the Eredivisie ahead of a World Cup debutIcelandArgentina
Russia Women vs England Women: TV, stream & previewWith just three games left in their qualifying campaign, Phil Neville's side need to secure three points against Russia to reclaim top spotEnglandRussia
World Cup breakthrough tournament for Rashford - RioThe former England defender has backed the promising youngster to shine in Russia, while also having words of encouragement for John StonesEnglandManchester City
'Ramos won't be affected by stupid Salah criticism'The former Los Blancos right-back defended his former team-mate, who he believes will easily ignore his recent criticism in RussiaReal MadridLiverpool
Knee ligament injury rules Lanzini out of WCThe West Ham winger looked set to play a key role for Jorge Sampaoli's team at the tournament, but now faces a spell on the sidelinesArgentinaWest Ham United
Fantasy: World Cup sleeper XIOur Fantasy writer bypasses the superstars heading to Russia and looks at eleven of the best values in the Goal game including Cavani, Son, and moreGamingPanama
The World Cup's biggest surprise packagesThe World Cup is the perfect stage for an underdog to steal the spotlight, as the following unforgettable campaigns prove...RussiaSaudi Arabia
