Can VAR end Ramos' reign of terror?The Spaniard is as clever as they come but the use of technology should cast an even more unfavourable light on a true master of the game's dark artsReal MadridOpinion
Ramos breaks silence amid Spain's World Cup turmoilThe Real Madrid defender insists the national team is together, despite the sacking of Julen Lopetegui two days before their opener against PortugalSpainPortugal
Goal XI vs Fan XI: FUT World Cup dream team resultsYou have decided on the players you think will get the better of Goal's chosen line-up for the extravaganza in Russia... so, who made the cut?
World Cup Betting Preview: PortugalAfter defying the odds to win Euro 2016, the Selecao will again look to Cristiano Ronaldo to lead them to glory in what could be his last tournamentPortugalSpain
World Cup Betting Preview: AustraliaThe Socceroos failed to win a match at the 2014 edition in Brazil and a tough group stage means a repeat could be on the cards at Russia 2018AustraliaDenmark
Lopetegui out as Madrid mess hits Spain hopesThe Basque coach was removed on Wednesday against the players' wishes and leaves La Roja in turmoil ahead of their opener against Portugal on FridaySpainReal Madrid
No Messi in Pirlo’s greatest World Cup teamThe Italian legend picked his greatest ever World Cup six-a-side team but there was no place for the Argentine iconArgentina
USA's World Cup 2026 bid: All you need to knowWith FIFA having announced the winners of the bid to host the finals in eight years, Goal takes a look at which cities will be participating
Kylian Mbappe - NxGn Star of RussiaThe PSG forward has risen to become on the superstars of the modern game and is already targeting immortality with his national team in RussiaFrance
Hierro to replace sacked Lopetegui as Spain bossThe former Real Madrid defender steps in from his role as sporting director of the national team to manage his country at the World CupSpainPortugal
Betting: Quarter-finals beckon for EnglandWhile a kind draw should see them end their long wait for a knockout stage win, Al Hain-Cole expects the Three Lions to fall to strong oppositionEngland
Betting: Spain drift to 13/2 to win World CupThe Real Madrid manager-to-be was fired by his country after taking the position at the Champions League holders, causing La Roja's price to driftSpain
Betting: World Cup glory for Ronaldo?He finished as the Champions League's top scorer for the sixth season in a row, but can the Portuguese shine at in Russia with his national team?PortugalSpain
U.S. Soccer gets a win in Russia with 2026 decisionAfter failing to qualify for 2018, the U.S. federation got exactly the win it needed with the United Bid winning the hosting rights for 2026USAMexico
U.S., Canada & Mexico to host 2026 World CupThe three nations will share hosting duties, and secure qualification for each nation, meaning Canada will compete in their second ever tournamentMexicoCanada
World Cup Betting Tips: Group HHaving changed their manager since securing a spot at Russia 2018, our tipster believes a tough tournament is in prospect for the Asian sideJapanSenegal
Spain sack Lopetegui on eve of World CupThe move threatens to destabilise one of the most highly-rated teams in the tournament, with La Roja set to play Portugal on FridaySpainPortugal
'Germany should have banished Ozil & Gundogan'Stefan Effenberg, who was excluded from the 1994 World Cup squad, believes that both the Arsenal and Manchester City stars should have been droppedGermany
World Cup Betting Tips: Group GWith a wealth of attacking talent to pick from, Roberto Martinez looks good value to guide the Red Devils to top spot over the Three Lions in RussiaPanamaTunisia
Pogba struggling to be France's Zidane or PlatiniFrance has been blessed with some of the greatest midfielders of the modern era, but the Manchester United man is yet to live up to the hypeAustraliaFrance
'Messi v Ronaldo'- Kewell hoping for epic World Cup finalCould the world's two biggest stars be set to collide in Russia?
Injury forces El Tri's Reyes out of World Cup The Porto defender was unable to get back to his top level and is replaced on the squad by Pachuca midfielder Erick GutierrezMexicoGermany
Play the FIFA 18 World Cup on a free trialGoal gives you the opportunity to play FIFA 18's World Cup mode for free but for a limited time onlyEsportsPremier League
No Silva or De Bruyne in Toure's World Cup XIThe Ivory Coast midfielder has picked a squad he feels would light up football's biggest party in Russia
'It's just a knock' - Mbappe eases World Cup fears Concerns over the 19-year-old forward were raised just days before France's first World Cup game after he was injured in trainingPremier LeagueAustralia
Lopetegui appointment risky for Madrid and SpainThe national coach will take over at the Santiago Bernabeu after the World Cup, Los Blancos revealed on Tuesday in a surprise announcementLaLigaPortugal
'Ronaldo is irreplaceable' - SilvaThe Portugal superstar is 33 and this summer may well be his last chance to win the World Cup with his countryPortugalSpain
The best players at the World CupThese are the best players for each team at the World Cup, according to the latest app from the team behind Football ManagerEsportsRussia
Why World Cup hooliganism and racism fears are falseAhead of the World Cup, there have been big concerns outside Russia regarding security and racism. An expert from Goal Russia gives us the local viewRussia
World Cup Betting Preview: FranceDidier Deschamps' men made a reasonable account of themselves four years ago in Brazil but will be hoping to go better than the quarter-finals hereDenmarkAustralia
