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Mika Godts: 'He’s such a class act. You don’t often see players like that!'

Ibrahim Hassan: Egypt’s national team is head and shoulders above the rest of the Arab world… and the behaviour of the Spanish fans is disheartening

Strong comments from an Egyptian football legend

Ready to help... El-Shawali offers advice to the Pharaohs’ star ahead of the World Cup

Mignolet (38) is retiring at the end of this season and has already announced his plans for the future

Ranocchia addresses 'strange' Lukaku-Napoli feud

Former Inter defender Andrea Ranocchia has spoken out on the escalating tension between Romelu Lukaku and Napoli, describing the striker's refusal to return to Italy as a "truly strange" situation. As the Partenopei hierarchy weighs up serious disciplinary measures, his former team-mate has called for a deeper look into the Belgian's mental state following a difficult run of injuries.

WC26 Power Rankings: France flex as England & U.S. falter

There really is nothing like the World Cup. Even just qualifying generates a level of nationwide excitement that the club game simply cannot match, which is why we witnessed truly joyous scenes all across the globe during the March international break, as the final six qualifiers were confirmed for this summer's festival of football in North America.

Scandal ahead of the 2030 World Cup: Shame hangs over Spain and global condemnation following the disaster of the Egypt match

Mashin's defiance threatens to bring about severe penalties

Checkmate... Game over: Salah falls into the trap of the grand deception

Concrete evidence and accusations from the Reds star paint a picture of a forced exit

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World Cup 2026: Full list of qualified teams

GOAL breaks down all the confirmed qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, plus the teams who could soon be on their way.

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List of World Cup Golden Glove winners

Which goalkeepers have won the FIFA World Cup Golden Glove award across the history of the competition? The award was introduced for the 1994 tournament, meaning plenty of iconic goalkeepers, including the likes of Gordon Banks and the initially eponymous Lev Yashin, missed out on the individual award. GOAL has everything you need to know about the award handed to the standout stopper at any single tournament.

Napoli issue alarming statement as Lukaku continues to ignore return calls

Napoli have released a scathing official statement after Romelu Lukaku failed to report back to training following the international break. The Belgian striker remains in his homeland despite club orders, leaving the Partenopei hierarchy considering drastic disciplinary measures.

Talking Tactics: USMNT face big questions after Belgium loss

The U.S. broke out a curious system against an elite opponent and were rightfully punished. What is more concerning, though, is how little Mauricio Pochettino learned about his team as a whole.

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Pulisic: "It’s been a tough spell. Sooner or later the ball will bounce off my knee and I’ll score."

The American striker is struggling, and his poor form has continued with the national team as well.

'Can't happen' - USMNT star Pulisic shocked by 'strange' events

Christian Pulisic has reacted to “strange” goings on in the United States’ international friendly date with Belgium, admitting that scenes that left the USMNT camp shocked “can’t happen”. Mauricio Pochettino’s side suffered a 5-2 defeat at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with a surprising kit clash that was signed off by the match officials making life difficult for everyone.

McKennie shines, Pulisic struggles as Doku tears apart USMNT

Defensive errors and an unplayable Jeremy Doku exposed the USMNT in a heavy loss to Belgium, raising fresh concerns ahead of the World Cup.

USMNT collapse as Belgium run riot in ugly second half

The U.S. created some real positives through the opening 45 minutes, but the second half highlighted plenty of concerns for Mauricio Pochettino's side

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United States v Belgium - International Friendly

Belgium 2-5, show of De Ketelaere and Saelemaekers

A fine performance by Belgium against the future hosts of the World Cup.

Belgium v North Macedonia - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

De Bruyne expects 'aggressive' USMNT test

As the international calendar shifts toward the final stretch before World Cup rosters are finalised, Belgium find themselves in the United States for a crucial double-header against the USMNT and Mexico. For Kevin De Bruyne, the match offers a chance to reunite with a manager he knows well from internal Premier League battles during Mauricio Pochettino's time at Tottenham and Chelsea.

Lukaku agent seeks Napoli peace

Romelu Lukaku’s relationship with Napoli has reached a critical juncture following his decision to remain in Belgium during the international break. While the club and manager Antonio Conte were left frustrated by his absence from the training ground, new reports suggest a diplomatic effort is underway to repair the damage.

USA vs Belgium: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Friendlies match between USA and Belgium, as well as kick-off time and team news

Unlocking Pulisic and Cardoso among five keys for USMNT vs. Belgium

GOAL breaks down the big storylines to watch on Saturday

'That's what's on my mind' - Weah eyes next World Cup moment

GOAL sat down with the American star to discuss career-defining moments, how he's grown as a person, and why his USMNT teammates matter so much to him

Yamal & the NXGN wonderkids to watch at the World Cup

The World Cup is now just two-and-a-half months away, with teams currently making their final preparations for the finals, while others look to book the final few spots in North America during the March international break. Once the tournament does eventually get under way, the stage will be set for a whole host of players to make themselves national heroes, including some of the most exciting youngsters in the game today.

‘Most important camp’ - USMNT players know nothing is guaranteed

Just two friendlies stand between the U.S. and a World Cup roster, which means that the pressure is on in those friendlies

Napoli 'furious' as Lukaku refuses to return to training base

Romelu Lukaku has sparked a major rift at Napoli after reportedly refusing to return to the club's Castel Volturno training base. The veteran striker had recently withdrawn from international duty to focus on regaining full fitness, but has opted to stay in Belgium against the wishes of club officials and manager Antonio Conte.

Pulisic is in, who joins him? - Predicting USMNT's XI vs. Belgium

With World Cup spots up for grabs, GOAL predicts Pochettino’s XI against Belgium.

Frequently asked questions

: The US Women's team play across the year, with various breaks in the domestic soccer calendar. This combines friendlies, qualification games and major tournaments, which are held every two and four years.
: The two biggest tournaments the USWNT plays in are the FIFA Women's World Cup and the Olympic Games. Both are held in real prestige in the women's game, while the CONCACAF Women's Championship is the main continental tournament the side plays in.
: The USWNT has long been one of the best teams in the world and often goes into competitions as the favorites. They've won the World Cup a total of four times, as well as picking up five Olympic Gold Medals. The team has also won the CONCACAF Women's Championship a staggering nine times.
: There's an actual hall of fame regarding the USWNT, with many players having represented their country hundreds of times. Kristine Lilly is the most capped player, with a staggering 354 appearances to her name. Christine Sinclair is at second with 311. Two other players have picked up over 300 caps, Carli Lloyd (316) and Christie Pearce (311).
: The fanbase for the USWNT are known as the American Outlaws (AO for short). They are the unofficial supporters group for both the women's and men's national teams.

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