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After years of waiting, the 2026 World Cup draw is finally here. GOAL takes a look at what are the ideal scenarios, and nightmares, for the tournament's three co-hosts in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

Ruben Amorim has explained why he dropped Leny Yoro from his starting line-up against West Ham United and revealed the reason for Matthijs de Ligt's absence from the squad. The coach hauled Yoro off in the 54th minute at Crystal Palace after he had given away a penalty and the French youngster was visibly distraught as he watched the remainder of the game from the bench.

Yaya Toure has dramatically reignited his long-running feud with Pep Guardiola, accusing the Manchester City boss of treating him “like dirt” and describing him as a “snake” in a fresh outburst that revisits years of tension. The Ivorian icon recalled the pain of being sidelined by Guardiola, while revealing his wife’s scathing verdict on the coach as their bitter dispute once again erupts.

Emma Coates has left her role as England women’s under-23s head coach to become the new manager of National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) side Bay FC. The Football Association (FA) has announced the recruitment process will begin “imminently” as they look to identify a successor to the 34-year-old, who worked closely with Sarina Wiegman while in charge of the young Lionesses.

The Soweto giants square off against Bahlabane ba Ntwa in the Carling Knockout final at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, aiming to end the season on a high after also being guaranteed to end the year as Premier Soccer League leaders. Having already lifted the MTN8 in October, the Buccaneers are chasing a second major trophy this term as they seek to continue as domestic football's Cup Kings.

Thibaut Courtois has acknowledged Real Madrid’s relationship with manager Xabi Alonso has included “better or worse moments” after their vital 3-0 win over Athletic Club. The result snapped a run of three winless away games in La Liga and eased growing scrutiny around the squad. The Belgian goalkeeper also praised Los Blancos' response while urging the squad to maintain intensity.

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has opened up about why he believes England have all of the necessary “ingredients” to win the 2026 World Cup. Joining host Adebayo Akinfenwa for the latest episode of GOAL’s Beast Mode On Podcast, the Selecao manager predicts the Three Lions will go far at next summer’s showpiece in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

South Africa find themselves in seemingly challenging Group B at the continental tournament alongside Egypt, Angola and Zimbabwe. Navigating through this pool will be crucial if they are to reach the knockout rounds. They are determined to improve on their previous campaign, where they secured a bronze medal. However, doubts have surfaced after an experienced coach questioned the squad selected by the Belgian tactician. That scrutiny has added extra pressure on the team to prove their capabilities on the big stage.

The Three Lions will soon know their opponents at next year's World Cup, as well as their route to the final, but who can they get? GOAL takes a look...

Real Madrid have confirmed Trent Alexander-Arnold has suffered a rectus femoris injury in his left thigh, with reports indicating he will miss around two months in another major setback to his debut season in Spain. The England international lasted barely ten minutes of the second half against Athletic Club before limping off, adding to a growing injury crisis.

Premier League leaders Arsenal have reached an agreement to sign twin brothers Edwin and Holger Quintero from Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle, with the youngsters set to officially join the club in 2027. The Gunners have moved quickly to land the highly-rated duo, who are regarded as two of the most exciting young prospects in South America.

Highly rated Anderlecht midfielder Nathan de Cat has been urged to steer clear of a Premier League move despite rising interest from Tottenham, Aston Villa and Brighton. With Europe’s elite monitoring the 17-year-old, analyst Marc Degryse believes the starlet must develop in Germany before taking the leap to England, warning that an early step to the Premier League could stunt his long-term rise.

A leading surgeon who treated Harry Kane following his hamstring injury in 2020 has been awarded £37,000 (€42,386/$49,458) in damages from the UK’s oldest Bentley dealership after his new car was stolen. Professor Fares Haddad tended to the England captain after he underwent surgery to repair a ruptured tendon during the 2019-20 Premier League season.

We’ve got Premier League predictions for Matchday 15 ahead of the quick turnaround in English fixtures.

Sundowns’ shot-stopper has faced heavy criticism after failing to clear a threatening attack that resulted in the Pretoria side settling for a single point in a 1-1 draw against the Bloemfontein outfit. The costly moment saw the Brazilians heading into the Premier Soccer League mid-break in second place on the log table, leaving them in an unfamiliar predicament.

Fans and spectators are already making their AFCON favourite predictions ahead of the tournament, but who does the stats favour?

The 20-year-old centre-back is on his way to North America despite widespread expectations that he would secure a move to Europe. His move has raised questions about how it could influence his international prospects as Bafana Bafana prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Looking at the bigger picture, he will be hoping the move does not jeopardise his chances of making Hugo Broos’ final squad for the global football competition.