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From Gyan to Rodriguez - Remembering World Cup one-hit wonders

The World Cup has given many players the platform to shine brightly - and then fizzle out. GOAL looks at some of the best.

RANKED: 100 most iconic moments in World Cup history

The World Cup has had no shortage of iconic moments across nearly 100 years of history. Every four years, billions of fans congregate to watch a tournament that has provided more drama, heartbreak and joy than any other event in sporting history. Football's grandest stage, the World Cup has always offered a platform for legends to be born, but it has also seen reputations destroyed and the downfall of so many famous faces.

'About seeing the reality' - Pepi, Pulisic's brilliance lift USMNT

GOAL breaks down who stood out and who has work to do after the U.S. win

Pulisic is back as American dominates Senegal in WC tune up

Christian Pulisic looked back to his best, Ricardo Pepi and Folarin Balogun impressed, and the USMNT offered real reason for World Cup optimism against Senegal.

USMNT notebook: Here's why Pochettino chose Ream as captain

GOAL takes a look at the big storylines and takeaways from the team's pre-Senegal preparation in the latest installment of the USMNT notebook.

Can Pulisic get back to form? Five keys for USMNT vs. Senegal

The USMNT's World Cup squad takes the field together for the first time as players battle for roles and momentum ahead of a friendly against Senegal.

When are the final World Cup 2026 squads announced?

FIFA has confirmed the key dates and squad regulations for the 2026 World Cup. Nations must submit their final player lists by June 1, with strict rules in place regarding injuries, replacements and goalkeeper selections.

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Senegal's squad for the 2026 World Cup

All you need to know about Senegal's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Leeds United v Southampton - Capital One Cup Fourth Round

Liverpool flop handed suspended jail sentence

Former Liverpool and Senegal striker El Hadji Diouf has been handed a one-year suspended prison sentence following a legal dispute over unpaid child support. The 45-year-old was found guilty of failing to meet financial obligations to his ex-wife, Valerie Bishop, dating back to March 2024.

LEGACY: Senegal's resurgent World Cup journey

This is Legacy, GOAL’s feature and podcast series that counts down to the 2026 World Cup. Each week, we explore the stories and the spirit behind the nations that define the world’s game. This week, we follow Senegal's Lions of Teranga across two decades of triumph, turbulence and transformation - from the thunderbolt of 2002, to the cruel fair-play exit of 2018, to the continental rise that brought them back stronger in Qatar.

Patrick Kluivert [Exclusive interview] - حوار خاص مع باتريك كلويفرت

Kluivert tells Koora the Morocco-Senegal final was "bizarre", praises Marmoush as a brilliant signing for Barcelona, and asks why Salah shouldn't join

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Kluivert tells Koora: "The Netherlands will reach the World Cup quarter-finals," and he believes this side is the strongest contender for the title

The 'Legend of the Windmills' reveals his predictions for the 2026 World Cup

Gueye refuses to return Senegal's AFCON medals

Pape Gueye has hit back at Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the governing body's decision to strip Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations title. The midfielder insists the squad have no intention of returning their winners' medals while the case is appealed.

A new clash: Senegal opens a legal battle against Morocco

The trial of Senegalese fans has opened a new chapter in an ongoing dispute.

Mendy: Morocco’s title felt like a total surprise, and at first we thought the decision was an ‘April Fool’s joke’

Sensational comments from the Saudi Al-Ahli goalkeeper

Spanish backing for Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations crisis sends a clear message: whoever walks out loses

Senegalese and Sudanese complaints... CAF chaos threatens the integrity of African tournaments

African Union committees spark controversy over legal violations

Morocco v Ecuador - International Friendly

Senegal thrashed Morocco 4–0 to claim the African School Championship title

Motsepe on the AFCON crisis: The World Cup will settle the dispute, and we are preparing stricter sanctions

CAF President praises Morocco’s organisation of CAN 2025

For the first time, FIFA has hinted at its position on the Africa Cup of Nations final crisis

A shocking punishment for one of the key figures in the crisis

"Unrealistic"... How do Senegalese newspapers view Motsepe’s remarks about the African champion?

The CAF president’s response regarding the case did not please the Senegalese.

Kaf’s official after his resignation: I am not a “scapegoat”.. and whoever accuses us of bias should provide evidence

The former Secretary-General responds to the accusations and explains why he left his post.

“The most beautiful gift”.. Motsepe responds to the Senegalese government’s demands to investigate corruption in CAF

The president of the continental federation welcomes the conducting of investigations and affirms his complete neutrality between Morocco and Senegal.

Hakimi: I’m not proud of the towel incident… and I’m frustrated despite the win over Liverpool

The Moroccan star talks about the Africa final and the victory over the Reds

Motsepe on the true African champion: I handed the trophy to Koulibaly In a brief yet meaningful ceremony that encapsulated the spirit of continental supremacy, Confederation of Af

CAF President raises the issue of Senegalese detainees in Morocco The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has formally opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the detention of several Senegalese citizens in Morocco. This rare diplomatic intervention underscores the continent’s leading football body’s growing concern about the well-being of citizens from one member nation while they are present in another. Details remain scarce, but sources close to the CAF say the decision to act followed repeated appeals from Senegalese football officials who believe the situation could affect bilateral sporting relations. The move is being closely watched by both governments, as well as by fans across West Africa who see football as a unifying force capable of transcending political boundaries. In a brief statement released late yesterday, the CAF confirmed that its leader had “initiated a process” to gather accurate information about the number, conditions, an

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