Ronaldo's ex-coach backs 'remarkable' forward to win World CupCristiano Ronaldo's former Manchester United coach, Rene Meulensteen, believes the Portuguese GOAT can savour World Cup glory in 2026.C. RonaldoPortugal
England captain Kane told why he is not a ‘great leader’England captain Harry Kane has been told why he is not a “great leader”, despite being a talismanic presence for club and country.H. KaneEngland
Howard calls lack of U.S. national soccer stadium 'baffling'Howard said U.S. Soccer is aware of some attendance challenges, noting the federation is trying various tactics to increase crowd sizes USAT. Howard
GOAL's Hall of Fame: Diego Maradona - the god of footballOther legends may have won more trophies than the Argentine No.10 but nobody carried teams quite like 'El Pibe de Oro'D. MaradonaArgentina
Messi told he's playing 'PlayStation' in MLS & should LEAVEInter Miami star Lionel Messi has been urged to leave MLS before the 2026 World Cup as playing “PlayStation” soccer in America is “not healthy”.L. MessiMajor League Soccer
‘Sole aim is to beat records’ - CR7 backed for WC Golden BootCristiano Ronaldo is being backed to launch a 2026 World Cup Golden Boot bid as his “sole aim is to beat records” at 40 years of age.C. RonaldoPortugal
'After 2026, he’s gone' - Lalas expects Pochettino departureThe ex-USMNT player said Pochettino was hired for World Cup success, and that "he’s just going to be judged on next summer"M. PochettinoUSA
'We were outnumbered' - Dempsey calls on USMNT to bring fansDempsey want USMNT to show their class over the next year to fill stadiums with American fans ahead of the World CupUSACONCACAF Gold Cup
Giménez reveals ideal starting XI for Mexico’s 2026 WC debutThe striker is currently enjoying a break before joining AC Milan for preseason ahead of the new campaignS. GimenezR. Jimenez
CWC set the stage for 2026 World Cup - and the clock's tickingThe World Cup can be spectacular - and CWC was a blueprint for what FIFA, North America must do to ensure that outcomeAnalysisFIFA Club World Cup
VAR may get 'radical' powers to rule on corners & penaltiesFootball lawmakers are reportedly considering increasing VAR's powers to cover corners, penalties, and second yellow cards before the 2026 World Cup.
Cowboys kicker Aubrey expresses optimism for USMNT at World CupThe former MLS star and current NFL kicker has shared his positive outlook for the USMNT’s prospects at the upcoming 2026 FIFA World CupUSAB. Aaronson
Ter Stegen warned he risks missing out on World Cup amid Barca warGermany legend Lothar Matthaus has urged Marc-Andre ter Stegen to accept his fate at Barcelona and leave in search for better opportunities.M. ter StegenBarcelona
American Outlaws, U.S. Soccer partner for cheaper ticketsU.S. Soccer and the chief supporters group came together to lower ticket prices for U.S.-hosted matches over next yearUSAUSA
Bellingham return date revealed after shoulder surgeryA potential Real Madrid return date for Jude Bellingham after he has undergone long-awaited surgery on a painful shoulder injury has been revealed.J. BellinghamReal Madrid
'He's still got it' - Ronaldo debunks Messi walking mythBrazil legend Ronaldo has debunked the myth that Lionel Messi walks too much, with the Argentine GOAT tipped to shine at another World Cup.L. MessiArgentina
Trump jokes he could force U.S. citizens to stop saying 'soccer'President Donald Trump has joked that he could pass a bill forcing U.S. citizens to stop referring to ‘football’ as ‘soccer’.USAFIFA Club World Cup
Trump joins Infantino for Club World Cup final at MetLifeTrump is chairman of the White House Task Force on the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the U.S., Canada and MexicoFIFA Club World CupChelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain
‘Champions League will come’ - Yamal makes bold prediction at 18Lamine Yamal has boldly predicted, after celebrating turning 18, that the “Champions League will come” for him and Barcelona.L. YamalBarcelona
‘Dream came true’ - Pogba gets to play with ZidanePaul Pogba says his “dream came true” after getting to play with Zinedine Zidane and several members of France’s 1998 World Cup-winning squad.P. PogbaFrance
Infantino: 2026 World Cup to combat heat with covered stadiumsSpeaking to reporters in Manhattan, Infantino said FIFA is learning from issues at the CWC this summerFIFA Club World CupChelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain
Gov. Murphy confident in MetLife readiness for '26 World Cup Murphy called the Club World Cup a successful test for 2026 from logistics, security and fan-experience perspectivesFIFA Club World CupChelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain
Way-too-early Mexico WC squad prediction: Jimenez, Alvarez are inWith the World Cup just more than 330 days away, GOAL looks at how the Mexico squad might look next summerMexicoJ. Aguirre
USMNT World Cup Projection: Tillman and Luna in, Reyna outWith the World Cup just more than 330 days away, GOAL looks at how the U.S. squad might look next summerAnalysisUSA
Tuchel told England don’t sit among ‘top six’ of ‘big boys’Thomas Tuchel has been told that England do not sit in the “top five or six” of football’s “big boys” as he plots a bid for 2026 World Cup glory.EnglandT. Tuchel
‘Doesn't run! - Messi's Barca homecoming emphatically ruled outA Barcelona homecoming for Lionel Messi has been ruled out, as the Argentine GOAT “doesn’t run”, while a possible retirement date has been set.L. MessiBarcelona
'Not asking for favors' - Guillermo Ochoa targets sixth World CupThe veteran goalkeeper made it clear - he wants to earn his spot at the 2026 World Cup and won’t accept any handoutsG. OchoaMexico
'Mexico beat U.S. ‘B’ team' - Mexico media analyzes El Tri's winAguirre’s team will return to action during the September FIFA window, facing Japan on Sept. 6 and South Korea on Sept. 9.USA vs MexicoUSA
Management career over? Rooney lands MOTD contractManchester United legend Wayne Rooney has reportedly landed a sizeable Match of the Day contract that includes 2026 World Cup duty.W. RooneyPremier League
NWSL planning month-long break during 2026 FIFA World CupThe league is planning for what it described as “a landmark year in global soccer"NWSLWomen's football
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