Colombia head coach Nestor Lorenzo has confirmed the national team will not retire the iconic number 10 shirt following James Rodriguez's retirement from international football. Speaking ahead of upcoming friendly matches, the Argentine tactician insisted a new player will soon step forward to shoulder the heavy historical responsibility.
Valencia are accelerating discussions to appoint Mexican veteran Javier Aguirre as their next head coach following the abrupt exit of Carlos Corberan. The experienced tactician has moved to the top of the shortlist at the Mestalla, with the club hierarchy keen to secure an agreement that brings the seasoned figure back to Spanish football.
Javier Aguirre has emerged as a leading contender for the vacant Valencia job after exploratory talks opened between the two parties. Club chiefs acted swiftly to target the former Mexico boss following Carlos Corberan's dismissal, believing the veteran coach has the character and track record needed to drag the club out of early trouble.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed an extraordinary post-match regret following his side's famous 10-man World Cup triumph over tournament co-hosts Mexico in last summer's knockout stage. The German tactician admitted he wished he had eaten some of the sacred Estadio Azteca turf to permanently preserve the memory of an iconic 3-2 victory.
Mexican football icon Rafael Marquez has officially been presented as the new head coach of El Tri with a clear mandate to lead the nation into the 2030 World Cup. The 47-year-old former Barcelona defender, who previously served as assistant coach, is determined to surpass the quarter-final ceiling that eluded him during his storied playing career.
U.S. Soccer has announced the U.S. Men's National Team's upcoming fall friendlies, which will be the team's first matches of the 2030 World Cup cycle. To start that cycle, the U.S. will start with matches against Peru and Chile before facing local rivals Mexico and Canada in the final two games of the new four-game window.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hit back at his detractors in extraordinary fashion, claiming that those who criticised the 2026 World Cup were "consumed by hate." In a lengthy and defiant statement, the head of world football’s governing body defended the tournament’s legacy and urged his opponents to "meditate or pray" instead of spreading negativity.
The 2026 World Cup had plenty of flaws, but its lasting legacy may be found in the streets, bars and stadiums where cultures converged and unexpected connections were formed.
Mexico icon Guillermo Ochoa has officially announced his retirement from active competition, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable 22-year career that saw him become a global cult hero. The 41-year-old shot-stopper featured across six different World Cup tournaments, a feat matched only by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The 2026 World Cup is over, and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. With the expanded 48-nation tournament coming to a close, following a month of thrilling action in North America, which star has taken home the illustrious award? Here, GOAL lists the tournament's most prolific performers.
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