How Mendy kept his spirits up through injury tormentAfter being placed in a hospital bed beside a patient diagnosed with cancer, the 23-year-old found he was able to put into context his problemsManchester CityPremier League
'Lewandowski can match my World Cup record'The 48-year-old scored five times against Cameroon in 1994 but feels few players are capable of repeating his featPortugalUruguay
Nigeria vs Czech Republic: TV, stream & previewThe Super Eagles continue their preparations for the 2018 World Cup with an encounter against another European nationNigeriaFriendlies
Israel vs Argentina cancelled after Messi threatsThe Albiceleste will not be playing their final World Cup warm-up game after the controversial match with Israel sparked protestsIsraelFriendlies
Palestine FA thanks Argentina for reported Israel cancellationConcerns over security have been cited as the reason for the late cancellation, which threatens to leave Argentina's World Cup preparations in chaosArgentinaCroatia
The most iconic World Cup celebrations of all-time From rocking the cradle to Maradona's crazy eyes after scoring against Greece, Goal recounts the most memorable World Cup celebrationsArgentinaIreland
The USMNT World Cup squad that could have beenWith the rosters for the showpiece finalized on Monday, here is a look at the U.S. team that could have gone to Russia if it hadn't failed to qualifyUSA
Lahm: Guardiola is an unbelievable coachHaving worked with the Catalan at Bayern Munich, a World Cup winner considers the former Barcelona boss to be one the best coaches in the businessManchester CityBayern Munich
Sane breaks silence over shock Germany World Cup snubThe 22-year-old was sensationally cut from Joachim Low's final squad for Russia, but has wished his international team-mates well for the tournamentGermany
Odegaard will be a class player - LagerbackThe Norway manager hopes the midfielder gets regular playing time next season and is looking forward to watching his old teams at the World CupReal MadridIceland
'No one shouts at Messi for walking' - Pogba hits backArguing he's had success before while maintaining a similar flair, the Manchester United midfielder has dismissed the calls of punditsManchester UnitedPremier League
World Cup Golden Ball: Everything you need to knowGoal takes a look at the Golden Ball award presented to the best player at the World Cup finals, including past recipients and potential winners
Who made Brazil's 2018 World Cup squad?Brazil will again be amongst the favourites to win the World Cup come the summer, but what does Tite's squad look like?BrazilCosta Rica
Jesus relishing Firmino fight for Brazil spotFollowing Sunday’s 2-0 victory over Croatia, the Man City forward revealed the “healthy competition” behind the scenes for the Selecao attackersCosta RicaSerbia
Get to know Mexico's World Cup rosterNot sure which one is Chicharito? Long-time fan but been staying busy? No worries. Goal introduces you to the entire El Tri squadMexico
Who made Mexico's 2018 World Cup squad?After six-straight round of 16 exits, who is on the El Tri squad looking to change the recent history?MexicoFriendlies
Revealed: England's squad numbers for Russia 2018Goal takes a look at each of the goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and attackers named in Gareth Southgate's sideTunisiaEngland
Rashford driven by 'nasty' England failingsThe Manchester United forward was among those to endure a forgettable flop at Euro 2016, but he is determined to put things right at World Cup 2018England
Full list of every World Cup squad revealedSpeculation has been rife as to who should make the cut for their country, but which players exactly will be participating?Premier League
The 10 best young players at Russia 2018Goal takes a look at some of the young players who could be about to light up the tournament in Russia...NXGNEgypt
Robertson: Salah can match Messi & RonaldoThe Egyptian forward netted 44 times in a memorable 2017-18 campaign and is being backed to maintain those standards and join the global eliteLiverpoolEgypt
Walker stunned by Sane World Cup omissionThe Manchester City winger has been left out of Germany's 23-man party heading to Russia, much to the surprise of a colleague at the Etihad StadiumGermanyManchester City
Salah ready to play through pain for Egypt at World CupThe forward's Liverpool team-mate is backing the Reds' 44-goal star to shine in Russia after his recent injury scareEgyptBelgium
FUT World Cup Dream TeamPick your dream FUT World Cup starting line-up to help determine a team chosen by fans that will go head-to-head with a side chosen by Goal
Who made Belgium's 2018 World Cup squad?The Red Devils will be one of the teams to watch in the tournament in Russia, such is their talented squad and deep pool of playersBelgiumPanama
