Stadium 974: 5 facts you should knowFormerly known as the Ras Abu Aboud stadium, this is the seventh venue to be completed for the World Cup...
‘Thomas After Partey!’ - Arsenal star meets lookalikeThe Ghanaian midfielder is currently away on international duty and has run into his doppelganger while pursuing a place at the 2022 World CupArsenalT. Partey
Explained: How the World Cup draw worksWondering what the procedure is for the group stage draw? GOAL has all the detailsWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOLWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
USMNT star Pulisic told how he can go from good to greatThe talented forward is a Champions League winner at club level and leading man for his country, but where can he improve in order to join the elite?ChelseaC. Pulisic
Sadio Mane's history at the World CupThe Liverpool forward has limited experience of life at football’s showpiece event and will hope to collect more before hanging up his bootsS. ManeSenegal
Mohamed Salah’s history at the World CupThe Liverpool superstar has only graced one global showpiece in his career to date, and even that outing was impacted by fitness problemsM. SalahEgypt
World Cup qualifying: Every African team’s MVPGOAL’s Ed Dove picks out each side’s star man ahead of Friday’s playoffsAfrican All StarsGhana
World Cup 2022 draw: How to watch, time & seedingGOAL brings you all the details about the tournament draw, including when it takes place and moreWorld Cup Qualification UEFAWorld Cup Qualification CONMEBOL
Egypt vs Senegal: World Cup play-off live stream & TV channelThe Pharaohs and Lions of Teranga last met in the Africa Cup of Nations final, with a spot at a major showpiece in Qatar now up for grabsEgyptSenegal
Ghana vs Nigeria: World Cup play-off live stream & TV channelTwo heavyweight nations are set to lock horns in pursuit of a place at a major showpiece in Qatar, but only one can prevailNigeriaGhana
Which are Africa’s greatest World Cup teams?These continental sides left an indelible mark in the world’s biggest tournamentOriginalsNigeria
Mane-Salah showdown shows why World Cup must expandBy the end of this international break, we will know most of the teams playing at Qatar 2022 and some of the game's biggest stars are set to miss outWorld Cup Qualification CAFEgypt
Why is Marcus Rashford not in the England squad?The Red Devils forward has 46 international caps to his name, but he has been overlooked in Gareth Southgate’s latest selectionM. RashfordEngland
'I want to play at the 2022 World Cup' - Arsenal's NXGN star FloresThe 18-year-old forward is already a full international having impressed at youth level in north London, leading to him training with the first teamNXGNArsenal
Ronaldo ready to 'fight' for what could be his last World CupThe Manchester United superstar is away on international duty as his country prepares to take part in the play-offs for Qatar 2022C. RonaldoPortugal
Emmanuel Amuneke & Africa’s true big game playersWhich of the continent’s stars did some of their best work on the biggest occasions?African All StarsOriginals
Gazza: Release date & how to watch documentaryAn enigmatic character illuminated English football during his playing days and remains a popular subject matter long after hanging up his bootsEnglandTottenham Hotspur
Which clubs have provided the most England players?Only the best of the best get to represent their country at senior level, but which domestic teams have delivered the deepest talent pools?EnglandManchester United
Blatter slams 'rude and disrespectful' FIFA president InfantinoThe former chief has criticised his successor and insists the governing body is not rife with corruption
When will Russian teams return to FIFA & UEFA competitions?Sanctions have been imposed by the governing bodies of world and European football which prevent participation in major tournamentsRussiaWomen's EURO
World Cup 2022 play-offs: Fixtures, dates & TVThe race to Qatar is well and truly on, with a number of leading sides looking to fill the final three spots available to European nationsPortugalItaly
Will FIFA ban Russia from World Cup 2022?Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, international pressure has mounted on sporting bodies to actRussiaBelarus
Poland and Sweden refuse to play Russia in World Cup qualifyingThe two nations are set to meet in March with a place in Qatar at stake, however the Poles say they will not take partWorld Cup Qualification UEFARussia
How Russian-Ukraine conflict has impacted European footballGOAL looks at how the sport has been impacted by the ripples of conflict emanating from eastern EuropeChampions LeagueUkraine
Swedish FA: World Cup play-off vs Russia ‘almost unthinkable’The race to secure spots at a major finals in Qatar is well and truly on, but certain fixtures are presenting UEFA with a challengeSwedenRussia
'No war!' - Players make powerful statements amid Ukraine conflictThe likes of Andriy Shevchenko, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Fyodor Smolov have all reacted to the chaos that's being witnessed in Eastern EuropeUkraineRussia
Do World Cup hosts automatically qualify for the tournament? Euros & multiple host countries explainedGOAL has what you need to know about the rules for automatically qualifying for a tournament – and what happens in the event of multiple hostsEuropean ChampionshipEngland
USMNT World Cup qualification & tournament recordThe United States have enjoyed some memorable successes on a global stage, but they have also been forced to watch several tournaments from afarUSA
Which footballers are sponsored by Adidas?The German sportswear company has been associated with some superstar names and elite teams down the yearsPremier LeagueBundesliga
World Cup & UCL vs Super Bowl: Viewing figures comparedWhatever form of football you are into, the biggest of occasions across both sports continue to pull in massive global audiencesChampions League
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