World Cup news

Speaking with GOAL courtesy of Carl's Jr., Diego Luna opens up on his Mexican-American upbringing, the USMNT-Mexico rivalry and the setbacks that shaped him, explaining how a relentless 'dog mentality' - plus hard work and creativity - have fueled his rise on the pitch.

Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer has insisted he is "not crying" over his shock omission from Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad following a challenging, injury-hit campaign. The 24-year-old is instead shifting his focus entirely toward a rare, head-clearing summer break in Ibiza to fully recharge ahead of the new season.

New Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho joins Adebayo Akinfenwa on the Beast Mode On Podcast as he exclusively discusses his sensational return to the Liga giants, the World Cup and whether England can finally end 60 years of hurt, and some of the joyous, and panful, experiences he's had in management to date. Mourinho also chats openly about his time at Tottenham, and the controversial nature of his sacking just days before the League Cup final, among many other intriguing topics in a must-see episode of the award-winning podcast.

A spot in the knockout round is already secure, but, first, the U.S. must navigate a clash with a down-on-their-luck but motivated team.

Dayot Upamecano has detailed his tactical blueprint to nullify the immense threat of Erling Haaland ahead of a highly anticipated World Cup showdown. The French defender faces his ultimate test of the international tournament in Boston as Les Bleus square off against an in-form Norway side.

Steve Clarke has conceded that Scotland are "probably going home" following a demoralising 3-0 defeat to Brazil in their final World Cup group stage match. The Tartan Army were outclassed by Carlo Ancelotti’s side in Miami, leaving their hopes of reaching the knockout rounds for the first time in their history hanging by the thinnest of threads.

Italy have turned back to a familiar face to rescue the national team from its deepest crisis in decades. Antonio Conte is set to return to the Azzurri dugout with a mandate to restore pride and ensure the four-time world champions finally return to the global stage.

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about Paraguay vs Australia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

June 25, 1982 was, according to The Times, "the day that sportsmanship died". What was expected to be a fiercely competitive fixture between West Germany and Austria became a 'non-aggression pact' between two teams who effectively stopped playing during the second half of their World Cup group game in Gijon to ensure that both progressed to the second round.

Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has admitted that captain Alphonso Davies was never truly ready to play in the crucial 2-1 World Cup defeat to Switzerland, revealing he used the superstar as a "decoy" to disrupt the opposition's preparations. Despite the pre-match comments, the Bayern Munich man remained an unused substitute as the Canucks fell to second place in Group B.

Neymar admitted that nervousness took over during his long-awaited return to the Brazilian national team after a hiatus of almost a thousand days away from international football. The Santos star entered the second half of the 3-0 victory over Scotland, sealing the end of a long recovery that began with a serious knee injury in 2023.

Morocco has officially made it to the World Cup knockouts. Here’s how you can secure your tickets

Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann has expressed his frustration with the current World Cup scheduling format, claiming his side are being unfairly penalised for securing top spot in Group E. The tactical mastermind revealed that a highly compressed turnaround time forces his analytical backroom staff into a frantic race against the clock.

Vinicius Jr has revealed he is expecting a special reward from Carlo Ancelotti after performing the "impossible" during Brazil's dominant victory over Scotland. The Real Madrid superstar was the standout performer as the Selecao secured top spot in Group C to march into the World Cup knockout rounds.

Former England defender Rio Ferdinand has launched a passionate defence of the national team following their frustrating 0-0 draw against Ghana at the 2026 World Cup. The Manchester United legend hit back at what he perceives as a knee-jerk media reaction to Thomas Tuchel's side after they failed to follow up their opening-day victory with another win.

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