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World Championship dress rehearsal turns into a nightmare for Nicolas Jackson

Nicolas Jackson of Bayern Munich suffered a costly dress rehearsal ahead of the World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

France vs Senegal FIFA World Cup 2026 preview

Comprehensive match preview of France vs Senegal at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more.

GOAL writers predict the World Cup dark horses

It's so close we can almost taste it. The 2026 World Cup is now just days away, with the best players from around the globe descending on the United States, Mexico and Canada for what promises to be a superb summer of football. While some teams will solely harbour dreams of getting out of the groups, others know that anything other than a trophy parade in late-July will go down as failure. We're set, then, for five-and-a-half weeks of drama, filled with joy and heartbreak in equal measure.

Explained: Why ALL squad players must join World Cup pre-match anthems

FIFA has announced a significant protocol modification that will see every squad member take part in the pre-match national anthems at the upcoming World Cup. Moving away from traditional sporting custom, football's global governing body has mandated that both starting line-ups and substitutes congregate together on the pitch ahead of kick-off.

RANKED: Top 20 kits at the 2026 World Cup

There's just one week to go until the biggest show on earth gets underway, with the 2026 World Cup kicking off on June 11. If you haven't already caught a serious case of World Cup fever, what better way to get in the mood than by checking out the very best kits that will be on show in North America this summer.

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Saliba's World Cup hopes alive as France boss issues update

France head coach Didier Deschamps has provided a major boost regarding the fitness of Arsenal defender William Saliba ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Despite suffering a back issue following a gruelling Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, the centre-back has avoided serious injury, though he faces a mental challenge to recover from the heart-breaking loss.

USMNT Rondo: Did Pulisic show he's World Cup ready?

A big 3-2 win over Senegal showed that the USMNT might just be ready for bigger games - and are prepared for the World Cup.

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: Top 10 World Cup Golden Boot contenders

After years of build-up, the 2026 World Cup is almost upon us. The best players in the world are beginning to descend on the United States, Mexico and Canada with dreams of lifting the most prestigious trophy in global football ahead of the action getting under way on June 11.

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.

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USMNT vs Senegal Predictions: Lions of Teranga for the win

Get three USMNT vs Senegal predictions from our soccer expert, before Sunday’s 3:30pm ET friendly clash (5/31).

USA vs Senegal: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Friendlies match between USA and Senegal, as well as kick-off time and team news

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.

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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.

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.