World Cup news

Get three Colombia vs Portugal predictions from our soccer expert, before Saturday’s 7:30pm ET World Cup clash (6/28).

GOAL breaks down the lessons learned from the first three games of the World Cup

Check out our soccer expert’s Croatia vs Ghana predictions, prior to Saturday’s 5:00pm ET World Cup clash (6/27).

Explore our soccer expert’s Panama vs England predictions, pre Saturday’s 5:00pm ET World Cup clash (6/27).

Speaking with GOAL, USWNT forward Mallory Swanson opened up on supporting the USMNT in person and the growing bond between the U.S. national teams.

How to watch the World Cup match between Croatia and Ghana, as well as kick-off time and team news

Nathan Saliba and Luc De Fougerolles boosted their stock, while Jesse Marsch and Tajon Buchanan face questions as Canada prepare for the World Cup knockout rounds.

Argentina take on Cabo Verde next in the World Cup. Here’s how you can secure your tickets

Lionel Scaloni has confirmed Lionel Messi will start on the bench for Argentina's final group-stage match after qualification was already secured. The head coach wants to manage his captain's workload while giving other members of the squad an opportunity to impress before the knockout stages.

Erling Haaland has defended Stale Solbakken's controversial decision to rest several key players in Norway's heavy defeat to France, insisting the result would not have changed. The striker believes the rotation policy leaves Norway in a stronger position for the knockout stages despite widespread criticism.

Sweden manager Graham Potter has revealed his excitement ahead of a dream World Cup round-of-32 encounter against heavyweights France in New Jersey. The former Chelsea coach acknowledged the immense challenge of facing a star-studded Bleus squad but insists his side are looking forward to orchestrating a massive tournament shock.

Ivory Coast take on Norway next in the World Cup. Here’s how you can secure your tickets

Luis de la Fuente criticised Uruguay's physical approach and questioned the use of VAR after Spain secured top spot in their World Cup group. The La Roja boss hopes for better officiating in the knockout rounds after a bruising contest left his side with fresh injury concerns.

The father of Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot has revealed the close bond and mutual respect shared between his son and Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo. Speaking from the World Cup, Jacinto Teixeira highlighted how a childhood admiration evolved into a genuine friendship during their time together at Old Trafford.

Cape Verde have made football history by becoming the smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup knockout stages. Following a gritty group campaign, the Atlantic islanders have set up a dream round-of-32 showdown against Lionel Messi and defending champions Argentina.

Germany legend Toni Kroos has pulled no punches in his assessment of the national team following their underwhelming group-stage conclusion. The 2014 World Cup winner warned that Julian Nagelsmann's side face an immediate exit in the knockout rounds unless they urgently address glaring defensive vulnerabilities and recover the form of their talismanic players.

Rudi Garcia launched a strong defence of Belgium's experienced stars after their emphatic victory secured top spot in their World Cup group. The boss said criticism of Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Leandro Trossard before the tournament was unfair, insisting the trio proved their quality on the pitch.