World Cup news

U.S. Men's National Team defender Chris Richards is facing a race against time to be ready for the upcoming Conference League final, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner revealed on Thursday. The American defender suffered an ankle injury in a recent match against Brentford, and that injury could impact World Cup preparation for the U.S. men's national team star.

GOAL sat down with the 22-year-old shotstopper to discuss his rise, what he's learned with the USMNT, and what comes next.

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has confirmed that he has been left out of Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the 2026 World Cup. The 33-year-old, who has been a mainstay for the Three Lions over the last decade, has admitted he is "gutted" not to be part of the final 26-man group that will travel to North America this summer.

In an exclusive interview with GOAL, the South Korea forward insisted he will shake off his goalscoring struggles ahead of the World Cup

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

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

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has officially confirmed that Manuel Neuer will be the nation's starting goalkeeper for the 2026 World Cup. The Bayern Munich veteran has sensationally decided to reverse his international retirement to lead Die Mannschaft in North America.

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

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Douglas Costa has explained the biggest difference between Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti after working under both managers at Bayern Munich. The former Brazil international also suggested a surprise international role for the Manchester City boss.

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Harry Kane is in no immediate hurry to put pen to paper on a new deal at Bayern Munich despite the Bavarian's eagerness to secure his long-term future, according to the club's president Herbert Hainer. The England captain is enjoying life in Bavaria but is content to wait until after the World Cup to formalise any extension at the Allianz Arena.

Dan Ndoye continues to star for Switzerland, in World Cup year, but Nottingham Forest are yet to see the best of a winger that they invested £34 million ($46m) worth of faith in during the summer of 2025. A hasty departure from the Premier League has been mooted, but Philippe Senderos has explained to GOAL why his fellow countryman can still be a success in England.

Football’s biggest stage could be set for its most radical transformation yet, as fresh proposals to expand the 2030 World Cup have returned to the FIFA boardroom. Despite the upcoming 2026 tournament already jumping to 48 nations, governing bodies are now discussing a move to a massive 66-team format.

Erling Haaland and Harry Kane are undoubtedly two of the finest and most prolific strikers in world football, but which of the Manchester City and Bayern Munich superstars can be considered the best No.9? Former Premier League star John Arne Riise has answered that question during an exclusive interview with GOAL and explained the thinking behind his decision.

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