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Belgium v Kazakhstan - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Lukaku withdraws from Belgium squad

Romelu Lukaku has officially withdrawn from the upcoming Belgium squad for their international friendlies against the United States and Mexico. The experienced Napoli striker is recovering from a long-term hamstring injury and has chosen to stay in Italy to focus on regaining his full fitness ahead of this summer's highly anticipated World Cup tournament.

Can Reyna start at the WC? USMNT position battles to watch

From Folarin Balogun’s push to lead the line to Tyler Adams’ potential midfield partner, GOAL breaks down the USMNT battles that could shape this summer.

Naples, good news: Lukaku pulls out of the national team

The Belgian striker has pulled out of the friendly matches and is back in training to make a full recovery and get back to full fitness as soon as possible.

Reyna, Cardoso among five USMNT players under pressure to perform

GOAL breaks down which players need strong performances during the March camp for the U.S.

Belgium’s squad for the matches against the USA and Mexico: Openda is included, with De Bruyne, Lukaku and De Winter also on the list

The manager's selections for the upcoming matches.

USMNT injury report: What March absences mean for World Cup

GOAL breaks down the status of the USMNT stars that were left off the March roster due to injury

Pulisic, McKennie, Reyna in; Musah, Banks out of USMNT squad

Mauricio Pochettino has named a 27-player U.S. men's national team roster ahead of upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Portugal. The Argentine manager's selections offer insight into what a World Cup squad could look like, as these two matches will be the final games before he selects his final team for this summer's tournament.

Why Bayern & more are tracking Anderlecht's towering teen

Nathan De Cat is the next big thing to come out of Belgium - both figuratively and literally. At just 17 years old, the midfielder already stands at a towering six feet and three inches tall - and he still has plenty of growing to do. The latest gem to emerge from Anderlecht's famed youth system, his height isn't the only reason he's caught the attention of some of Europe's elite.

Projecting USMNT March squad: Final audition for Cardoso, Musah?

GOAL takes a look at which players could feature in March, and which will need to cross their fingers for one more chance at a World Cup spot

How to buy Belgium World Cup 2026 tickets

All you need to know about seeing the Red Devils in action in North America this summer

Mexico v Paraguay - International Friendly

Mexico confirm friendlies vs. Australia, Ghana and Serbia

Mexico have announced three additional friendlies against Australia, Ghana, and Serbia as part of their final preparations for the 2026 World Cup. El Tri will open the tournament on June 11 against South Africa at the Estadio Azteca. The matches are designed to limit travel and fine-tune the squad before the global showcase on home soil.

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Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026 kits revealed

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2026 World Cup group stage draw: Fixtures and broadcasters

Find out the group stage draw for the 2026 World Cup and the match schedule...

2026 World Cup fixtures… and broadcasters

Find out the dates for the 2026 World Cup, the match schedule, group standings, results and all the channels broadcasting the tournament...

Are Brazil in trouble? World Cup teams to worry about, ranked

Brazil are short in key areas, while Belgium's golden generation has been and gone - but they're not the only ones who might struggle

Biggest winners & losers of the World Cup draw

The draw for the 2026 World Cup is finally over! After what seemed like an eternity, the real business finally got underway in Friday's ceremony in Washington DC, with Rio Ferdinand leading the way and sporting icons such as Tom Brady, Shaquille O'Neal and Wayne Gretzky teaming up to throw up some intriguing groups for next summer's tournament in North America.

IN FULL: World Cup 2026 group-stage draw

The World Cup 2026 draw has been made, with England set to face Croatia in the group stages, and the USMNT to take on Australia. Brazil have been drawn with Morocco, while France will play Senegal and Argentina must face Austria.

Mexico confirm friendlies against Portugal and Belgium

Mexico have officially confirmed upcoming friendlies against Portugal and Belgium as part of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The match against the Portuguese side is set for March 28 at the newly renovated Estadio Banorte (Azteca), while the clash with Belgium will take place on March 31 at Soldier Field in Chicago.

USMNT to face Belgium, Portugal, Germany on road to World Cup

U.S. Soccer have confirmed the U.S. men's national team's final four opponents ahead of next summer's World Cup. The road to the tournament will continue in March as the U.S. host Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal and Belgium before clashes with Germany and another yet-to-be-named opponent in two pre-tournament friendlies next summer.

Ex-Inter defender and Belgium international retires aged 26

Former Inter and Belgium defender Zinho Vanheusden has announced his retirement from professional football aged just 26, with the centre-back releasing a heartbreaking statement confirming his surprise decision. Vanheusden plied his trade in Italy, Belgium and Netherlands before heading to Spain this summer as he signed for third-tier club Marbella, but has now called time on his career.

Lammens keeps clean sheet on Belgium debut to book WC spot

Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens enjoyed a dream international debut as Belgium stormed into the 2026 World Cup with a ruthless 7-0 demolition of Liechtenstein. It was a landmark evening for the 23-year-old, who not only kept a flawless clean sheet but also watched his team-mates tear their visitors apart with a clinical, seven-goal masterclass.

SOCCER WC26 QUALIF KAZAKHSTAN VS BELGIUM

Doku launches scathing attack on Belgium team-mates

Manchester City's star winger Jeremy Doku launched a scathing attack on his Belgium team-mates after the Red Devils threw away a chance to secure an automatic World Cup qualification during the weekend. The European giants failed to register a win against a 10-man Kazakhstan side as they came back from behind to play out a 1-1 draw in Astana on Saturday.

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adidas reveals 2026 FIFA World Cup home kits

adidas drops their largest ever collection of home kits ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026

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CR7 working for 'terrible coach'! Martinez ripped apart by former player

Radja Nainggolan has launched a scathing attack on Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez, accusing the former Belgium manager of wasting the country's golden generation and branding him a "terrible coach" with "bullsh*t" methods. Martinez managed Belgium between 2016 and 2022, resigning after their disappointing group stage exit at the Qatar World Cup.

Euro XI: Haaland smashes records, Saka on fire for England

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As well as being the home of Germany’s Bundesliga giants, Bayern Munich, the Munich venue hosted a number of games during the 2006 FIFA World Cup and last year’s Euro 2024 Finals. The one and only previous UEFA Champions League Final to be played at the Allianz Arena was the 2012 Final between Chelsea and Bayern Munich. Despite having a strong home backing, Bayern failed to land the prize as Chelsea led by Roberto Di Matteo would come out on top after a nailbiting penalty shootout.

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