‘Dream came true’ - Pogba gets to play with ZidanePaul Pogba says his “dream came true” after getting to play with Zinedine Zidane and several members of France’s 1998 World Cup-winning squad.P. PogbaFrance
Infantino: 2026 World Cup to combat heat with covered stadiumsSpeaking to reporters in Manhattan, Infantino said FIFA is learning from issues at the CWC this summerFIFA Club World CupChelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain
Gov. Murphy confident in MetLife readiness for '26 World Cup Murphy called the Club World Cup a successful test for 2026 from logistics, security and fan-experience perspectivesFIFA Club World CupChelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain
Way-too-early Mexico WC squad prediction: Jimenez, Alvarez are inWith the World Cup just more than 330 days away, GOAL looks at how the Mexico squad might look next summerMexicoJ. Aguirre
USMNT World Cup Projection: Tillman and Luna in, Reyna outWith the World Cup just more than 330 days away, GOAL looks at how the U.S. squad might look next summerAnalysisUSA
Tuchel told England don’t sit among ‘top six’ of ‘big boys’Thomas Tuchel has been told that England do not sit in the “top five or six” of football’s “big boys” as he plots a bid for 2026 World Cup glory.EnglandT. Tuchel
‘Doesn't run! - Messi's Barca homecoming emphatically ruled outA Barcelona homecoming for Lionel Messi has been ruled out, as the Argentine GOAT “doesn’t run”, while a possible retirement date has been set.L. MessiBarcelona
'Not asking for favors' - Guillermo Ochoa targets sixth World CupThe veteran goalkeeper made it clear - he wants to earn his spot at the 2026 World Cup and won’t accept any handoutsG. OchoaMexico
'Mexico beat U.S. ‘B’ team' - Mexico media analyzes El Tri's winAguirre’s team will return to action during the September FIFA window, facing Japan on Sept. 6 and South Korea on Sept. 9.USA vs MexicoUSA
Management career over? Rooney lands MOTD contractManchester United legend Wayne Rooney has reportedly landed a sizeable Match of the Day contract that includes 2026 World Cup duty.W. RooneyPremier League
NWSL planning month-long break during 2026 FIFA World CupThe league is planning for what it described as “a landmark year in global soccer"NWSLWomen's football
Barca return ahead of World Cup makes perfect sense for MessiThe eight-time Ballon d'Or winner won't be much use to his country next year if he continues to play at a lower levelOpinionL. Messi
75 years after the U.S. upset England, St. Louis pays tributeThe St. Louis soccer scene produced five of the starting XI that upset England - and their legacy has not been forgottenAnalysisUSA
Monaco star Pogba reveals what Deschamps told him about France returnPaul Pogba reveals a hilarious conversation between him and France boss Didier Deschamps following his return to football with Ligue 1 side Monaco.P. PogbaD. Deschamps
Wales national anthem: Land of My Fathers lyricsNational anthems are a feature of international football and GOAL takes a look at the one the Dragons seek to take inspiration fromWalesWales
Messi erased Veron 'doubts' with Club World Cup displaysEx-Argentina star Juan Sebastian Veron has praised Lionel Messi for his impact at the Club World Cup despite Inter Miami's thrashing by PSG.L. MessiFIFA Club World Cup
FIFA urged to consider major changes for 2026 World CupFIFA is being urged to make big changes to the 2026 World Cup amid concerns around extreme heat in the United States.USA
Will Ronaldo play beyond 2027? ‘Logic different with this guy’Cristiano Ronaldo could, after signing a new contract at Al-Nassr, play beyond 2027 as Louis Saha admits “logic is different with this guy”.C. RonaldoSaudi Pro League
Neymar not done! Brazil icon reveals how long he’ll play forNeymar insists he is far from finished, with the Brazil icon - fresh from signing a new contract at Santos - intending to play on for some time yet.NeymarSantos FC
Ronaldo warned 2026 World Cup dream 'will end in tears'Portuguese GOAT Cristiano Ronaldo has been warned that, one way or another, his 2026 World Cup dream “will end in tears”.C. RonaldoPortugal
‘Nobody knows’ - Messi yet to make 2026 World Cup decisionLionel Messi is yet to make a decision on his 2026 World Cup involvement and “nobody knows” whether the Argentine GOAT will grace that event.L. MessiArgentina
Ronaldo reveals why he snubbed CWC offers for Al-Nassr stayCristiano Ronaldo has explained why he turned down “some offers” from teams at the FIFA Club World Cup in order to sign a new contract with Al-Nassr.C. RonaldoFIFA Club World Cup
Wright pens heartfelt letter to Los Angeles ahead of 2026 World CupThe USMNT forward has written an emotional letter to his hometown of LA, expressing confidence in the city's support for the 2026 World CupCONCACAF Gold CupH. Wright
Hurst and Beckham lead campaign to award knighthood to Bobby MooreSir Geoff Hurst and David Beckham are leading the campaign to award 1966 World Cup-winning captain Bobby Moore a knighthood. D. BeckhamEngland
Ronaldo bizarrely criticised over 'knuckleball free-kicks' failureCristiano Ronaldo has been bizarrely criticised by former Manchester United star Demetri Mitchell over his failure to score "knuckleball" free-kicks.C. RonaldoSaudi Pro League
Messi's Argentina team-mate makes hopeful 2026 World Cup claimLionel Messi's international team-mate insists competing is in the star's DNA and hopes he will play at the 2026 World Cup.L. MessiArgentina
‘Shirt's a bit small!’ - Giannis shows off gift from ViniciusGiannis Antetokounmpo has been gifted a signed Brazil jersey by Vinicius Junior, with the NBA superstar admitting the “shirt is a little bit small”.Vinicius JuniorReal Madrid
'Arrogant' England brutally told they 'don't have world's best'Danny Mills has warned “arrogant” England that they “don’t have the world’s best players” and winning a global crown in 2026 would be a “miracle”.EnglandT. Tuchel
GOAL Convo: Nash on Showdown's return, Canada, Whitecaps saleGOAL spoke with the founder of Showdown to talk about the competition's return, the state of Canada Soccer and his Whitecaps' ownershipAnalysisFEATURES
Tuchel's 'boot camp'! England set for pre-World Cup trip to MiamiThomas Tuchel reportedly wants an England 'boot camp' in Miami ahead of the 2026 World Cup with the Three Lions looking to adapt to high American temperatures.EnglandT. Tuchel
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