Analysis

With the 2026 World Cup less than a year away, GOAL looks at the state of the outside backs in the U.S. pool

GOAL Convo: The goalkeeper discussed his Gold Cup run with the national team, finding form in MLS, and growing as leader

The forward scored more Premier League goals last season than any United player since Robin van Persie 12 years ago - but he has not come cheap

GOAL takes a look at some of the major MLS storylines emerging ahead of Matchday 26

The winger who once beat Lamine Yamal to a best player award is knocking on the door of the first team after 14 years at the academy

The gifted teenager has completed a £12.5m move to the Etihad Stadium after making a record-breaking start to his career in Norway

The Cityzens have outspent every Premier League team in 2025 so far but there is still plenty of work to do before the season starts

The World Cup can be spectacular - and CWC was a blueprint for what FIFA, North America must do to ensure that outcome

After two sensational first seasons in Europe, the Canada international has now become the first million pound player in the women's game

The striker has long desired a move to Camp Nou and the Blaugrana's transfer travails actually make it more likely than it first seemed

After stealing the show during England's Euros win three years ago, the Lionesses winger is important in a different way in Switzerland

GOAL takes a look at three managers whose seats are heating up in the second half of the MLS campaign

Yes, sporting performance matters, but for PSG, it’s also about looking good, pushing boundaries and brand building off the pitch

With the 2026 World Cup less than a year away, GOAL looks at the state of the shot-stoppers vying for a spot next summer

Less than a year out from the World Cup, there's no permanent captain for the USMNT - which players are in the running?

The AC Milan attacking midfielder thrust himself into the spotlight, and has only himself to blame for a suddenly stained reputation

The Arsenal star believes Thursday's opposition should be talked about more - and they certainly will be if they beat the holders to reach the semis

Having already signed Florian Wirtz for a nine-figure fee, the English champions are now willing to pay even more money for the Swede

The next month is a huge chance for the squad to get to grips with the coach's system as they look to make amends for an abysmal campaign

Messi has been in fine form in MLS of late, and owes the Miami manager some of the credit for a series of clever tweaks

The 2025 version of Club World Cup was immensely flawed, but showed enough upside as a competitive entity to survive

In GOAL's new series, we focus on the players who, despite their unbelievable talent, choose to swim against the tide of popular opinion

The market opened earlier than usual but not every member of England's elite has taken advantage of it as the 2025-26 campaign fast approaches...

GOAL US looks at the key takeaways from both Chelsea's win over PSG in the final, as well as the Club World Cup overall

GOAL US writers discuss the at-times controversial month-long tournament, which concluded in chaotic fashion with Chelsea pounding PSG

Enzo Maresca's men pulled off a sensational upset by routing heavy favourites Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday's final in New Jersey

The Spain Under-21 international is closing in on a summer switch to the Emirates Stadium after a meteoric rise at the Mestalla

The Blues lifted the Club World Cup trophy by defeating PSG 3-0 at MetLife Stadium - and here's how social media reacted

The final of FIFA's expanded tournament - beyond the actual result - was high on ambition but confusing in execution