Landon Donovan joins Ocho and Raheem on The Late Run to revisit a career built far from the spotlight. He reflects on leaving home for Bayer Leverkusen at 16, grinding to sell MLS tickets, his 2012 mental-health sabbatical, the Klinsmann World Cup snub, facing Messi and Ronaldo, Beckham’s impact on MLS, the pay-to-play problem threatening U.S. soccer and why a home World Cup could change everything.

MUNDIAL release No Era Penal, a film celebrating the magic and passion of Mexican football fandom. Taking the infamous 'No Era Penal' (It wasn't a penalty) saying from the 2014 World Cup as a starting point, the film delves deep into Mexico's love for the game, the World Cup, and its elusive mission to reach La Quinto Partido, the fifth game of the World Cup. Featuring Raúl Jiménez, Miguel Herrera, Rey Mysterio and more, it's a wild, wild ride!

CM Punk joins The Late Run with the belt and proves he’s a serious football head, talking Celtic loyalty, the Rangers rivalry, why Americans tune in for World Cups and a wild Brazil flag story involving armed men. Plus: Messi over Ronaldo, WWE vs soccer trash talk, Ocho’s WrestleMania entrance and footballers who could make it in WWE.

New Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho joins Adebayo Akinfenwa on the Beast Mode On Podcast as he exclusively discusses his sensational return to the Liga giants, the World Cup and whether England can finally end 60 years of hurt, and some of the joyous, and panful, experiences he's had in management to date. Mourinho also chats openly about his time at Tottenham, and the controversial nature of his sacking just days before the League Cup final, among many other intriguing topics in a must-see episode of the award-winning podcast.

Mason Greenwood appears to be entering the final hours of his stay at Marseille as a high-stakes transfer battle reaches its conclusion. While the forward reported for pre-season training this week, negotiations have intensified with two major European heavyweights personalising the race for his signature.

Atletico Madrid have moved a significant step closer to bolstering their midfield options after reaching a full agreement to sign Sporting CP captain Morten Hjulmand. The Danish international is expected to become a cornerstone of Diego Simeone's new-look side at the Metropolitano.

Barcelona have formalised their interest in Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi by submitting an official bid for the Germany international. The 24-year-old has reportedly informed the Bundesliga side of his desire to leave after failing to reach an agreement on a contract extension at Signal Iduna Park.

Manchester United are working frantically to finalise the permanent departure of Marcus Rashford as the club prepares for their upcoming pre-season schedule. The Red Devils are eager to resolve the forward's future before the first-team squad departs for their training camp in Dublin early next month.

For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.

Manchester United transfer target Aurelien Tchouameni has reportedly made a definitive decision regarding his future at Real Madrid by agreeing a massive contract extension. The French international midfielder will commit his long-term future to the Spanish giants despite concrete interest from the Premier League heavyweights.

Manchester City have confirmed the coaching staff that will support new manager Enzo Maresca at the Etihad Stadium. Former goalkeeper and League Cup hero Willy Caballero is returning to the club as part of the new-look backroom team.

Inter have temporarily paused their pursuit of Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah to focus on other priorities, as the Premier League side await his departure before making a formal approach for Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix. The Italian champions are carefully plotting their next moves in the transfer market while maintaining strong diplomatic relations with Como.

GOAL breaks down where each player of the 2026 USMNT World Cup squad stands as a new cycle begins.

With the transfer window having opened for many of Europe's top leagues, GOAL, in association with eToro, is your go-to resource for all the biggest done deals. Who will win the race for Ayyoub Bouaddi? Could Michael Olise end up at Real Madrid? Track all the biggest trades right here throughout the summer!

The team's World Cup exit wasn't defined by a singular moment, but by a series of factors that doomed them on the day

Lionel Messi made amends for missing a second penalty at the 2026 World Cup by inspiring the most dramatic of comebacks, as Argentina came from 2-0 down with just over 10 minutes remaining to beat a heroic Egypt side 3-2 in a last-16 clash for the ages in Atlanta. Lionel Scaloni's side started as sluggishly as they had performed in their lucky win over Cape Verde by the same scoreline, and Egypt took advantage, with an unmarked Yasser Ibrahim burying a cross from Marwan Attia past Emiliano Martinez with just 15 minutes gone.

Lamine Yamal leads the race for the World Cup 2026 Young Player award, but Doue, Bouaddi, Cubarsi, and Manzambi are all close behind.

With the quarter-final stage approaching, we assess the nations that could offer value in the Outright Winner market.

While goals get the headlines, they wouldn’t happen without the assists. Who will be the 2026 World Cup’s top creator at this summer’s finals?

We have three Norway vs England predictions as they face off in a World Cup semi-final in Miami.