Friendlies news

Jordan Henderson etched his name into English football history on Friday night. By taking the field for the Three Lions' clash against Uruguay, the Brentford midfielder has officially joined a legendary group of players whose international careers have spanned more than 15 years. It is a testament to his remarkable longevity and enduring value to the national setup.

Barcelona have received some bad news at a critical juncture of the season following confirmation that Raphinha has withdrawn from the Brazil squad. The Blaugrana winger was forced to pull out of the international camp due to a muscular issue sustained during the 2-1 friendly defeat against France.

Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham has opened up about the agonising pain he endured after dislocating his shoulder, admitting that delaying corrective surgery was a significant mistake. The England international revealed that the persistent fear of re-injury severely hindered his ability to perform at his world class best.

Reports have surfaced regarding the relationship between Thomas Tuchel and Trent Alexander-Arnold following a cryptic social media post by the Real Madrid defender. This latest snub for the friendlies against Uruguay and Japan means the former Liverpool man has only played one game for his country since Tuchel took charge in March 2025.

The penultimate friendly before the final World Cup squad announcement: Germany face Switzerland on Friday. We reveal the line-up that national coach Julian Nagelsmann is relying on – he has already revealed most of the positions himself.

Wherever Marcelo Bielsa has gone in his managerial career, he has left a trail of wonder. It's not always wonder in a positive sense, but it's whimsical and mystifying all the same. From revolutionising Newell's Old Boys to the Argentine national team, from Athletic Club and the Basque Country to Leeds United in West Yorkshire, you will find people deeply touched by the impact of 'El Loco' to differing, extreme degrees.

GOAL breaks down the big storylines to watch on Saturday

Our soccer expert offers his Switzerland vs Germany predictions, ahead of Friday’s friendly clash, at 4:45pm ET (3/27).

Slovenia head coach Bostjan Cesar has sent a clear message to Manchester United, insisting he will not be "pushed around" regarding Benjamin Sesko’s international availability. The highly-rated striker has withdrawn from the current squad to manage a fitness issue, but his national team boss is demanding more respect from the Old Trafford giants.

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Explore our soccer expert’s England vs Uruguay predictions, pre Friday’s 3:45pm ET warm-up friendly clash (3/27).

Wayne Rooney has expressed grave concerns over Trent Alexander-Arnold's international future following his omission from Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad. The former Manchester United captain believes the Real Madrid defender might have already been permanently discarded from the German manager's plans ahead of the World Cup.

GOAL sat down with the American star to discuss career-defining moments, how he's grown as a person, and why his USMNT teammates matter so much to him

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Raphinha was withdrawn at half-time during Thursday’s 2-1 defeat to France due to a muscle issue. The Barcelona winger, a vital component of the Selecao’s attacking trident, was replaced by Luiz Henrique after a promising opening 45 minutes in the United States. With the 2026 World Cup fast approaching, his fitness remains a primary concern for the technical staff.

Luka Vuskovic has now captivated his home country of Croatia too. The local press is full of praise for the Bundesliga rising star.

France manager Didier Deschamps has issued a stern warning to FIFA regarding the use of mandatory cooling breaks following his side's hard-fought victory over Brazil in the United States. Despite the positive result on the pitch in Massachusetts, the World Cup-winning coach was left frustrated by the constant interruptions to the game's rhythm and flow.