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NXGN 2026: Top 25 teenage talents in women's football

The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal, Lena Oberdorf and Linda Caicedo in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.

10 years of NXGN: Where are 2024's best women's wonderkids now?

GOAL selected the 25 best talents in women’s football born on or after January 1, 2005 – but where are they now?

Top 25 women's players of the 21st century - ranked

Including world champions, Olympic gold medallists and Champions League winners, GOAL counts down the best players in the women's game since 2000...

Top 25 women's managers of the 21st century - ranked

Including world champions, Olympic gold medallists and Champions League winners, GOAL runs through the best coaches in the women's game since 2000...

Russo & Fox set for Arsenal's controversial Australia trip

Lionesses forward Alessia Russo and USWNT defender Emily Fox are among those in Arsenal's squad for their controversial post-season Australia trip.

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'Hard to take' - Wiegman 'surprised' at Arsenal's Australia trip

England boss Sarina Wiegman is "surprised" by Arsenal's May Australia trip as it won't be "good" for players amid an "already complicated" calendar.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Melbourne City FC	20	12	4	4	36	20	16	40	W W D W W
2	Wellington Phoenix	20	10	4	6	38	17	21	34	W L L W W
3	Canberra United FC	20	9	4	7	30	24	6	31	L D W L W
4	Brisbane Roar FC	20	9	4	7	37	39	-2	31	W W W L L
5	Adelaide United	20	9	3	8	24	26	-2	30	L L L D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Melbourne City FC

W
W
D
W
W

Wellington Phoenix

W
L
L
W
W

Canberra United FC

L
D
W
L
W

Brisbane Roar FC

-2

W
W
W
L
L

Adelaide United

-2

L
L
L
D
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most FA Cup titles?

Arsenal have won the FA Cup 14 times, more than any other club. Their most recent victory came in 2020, but there is a club from Manchester hot on their heels...

How many teams are in the FA Cup?

A total of 745 clubs will be participating in the 2024-25 FA Cup, spanning from the Premier League down to Level 9 of the English football league system, with teams from the Level 10 acting as stand-ins in case a team from the aforementioned levels drops out from the competition. The inaugural FA Cup in 1871-82 had just 15 teams participating in it.

Who has made the most FA Cup appearances ever?

Former Liverpool defender Ian Callaghan, with 88 appearances, is FA Cup's record-appearance maker in history.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the FA Cup?

The all-time top scorer in the FA Cup is Ian Rush, with 41 goals in 62 games, primarily scored during his time as a centre forward for Liverpool.

Who is the youngest player ever in the FA Cup and how old was he?

Paris Hamilton-Downes became the youngest player to ever feature in the FA Cup, debuting at 13 years, 11 months, and one day.for Carshalton Athletic in 2019.

Which famous players have played in the FA Cup?

The FA Cup has featured many football legends, including Steven Gerrard, Ryan Giggs, Thierry Henry, Eric Cantona, and Frank Lampard. Modern-day superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, and Sergio Aguero have also made their mark on the competition.

Which famous managers have managed in the FA Cup?

Legendary managers such as Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho, and Pep Guardiola have guided their teams to success in the FA Cup. Notably, Wenger holds the record for most FA Cup victories as a manager, with seven titles to his name.